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AI summary Asian shares fell as AI-related debt concerns and rising oil prices pressured markets.
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AI summary Asian shares fell as AI-related debt concerns and rising oil prices pressured markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The total outstanding government-guaranteed loans for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) stood at RM5.88 billion as of September 30, 2026, after…
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia’s independent men’s singles player, Lee Zii Jia, advanced to the second round of the Arctic Open Badminton Championships after defeating Chinese…
GAZA CITY, Oct 8 — Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on Wednesday as it marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, with Palestinian officials reporting…
ISTANBUL, Oct 8 — The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Wednesday that it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets across four provinces, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Coalition…
LONDON, Oct 8 — Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to “accept whatever punishment” they are given for the good of the game after the club were found guilty of more than…
PARIS, Oct 8 — Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has become the first person to announce he intends to run against incumbent Gianni Infantino in the Fifa presidential election…
NEW YORK, Oct 8 — Stock markets slid on Wednesday after a volatile day of trading for oil that saw the commodity rise sharply before closing lower after International Energy…
SEOUL, Oct 8 — Samsung Electronics forecast Thursday a more than 780 per cent leap in third-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by high memory chip prices as AI…
AI summary A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, with shaking felt in Chiba Prefecture. A smaller quake followed in Ibaraki Prefecture.
AI summary The creative economy contributes 6.8% to GDP and has potential to drive growth through global content exports, supported by digital platforms.
AI summary KPWKM highlights four approaches to tackle domestic violence: prevention, protection, intervention, and rehabilitation.
AI summary Medical officers' absence in Sabah and Sarawak and the new AUKU replacement bill are key issues in today's Dewan Rakyat session.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Lumut Naval Shipyard (Lunas), the company building Malaysia’s first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 1), has set April 2027 as the new delivery date for the vessel…
AI summary Discussions about the pardon of Najib Abdul Razak and the rules of house arrest raise questions about legal authority and restrictions.
AI summary Proton X50 Sport Edition is now available for booking, featuring a black bodykit, red accents, and based on the Flagship variant.
AI summary Experts say PAS needs the PN brand to broaden its appeal and reach new areas, while maintaining its core support.
AI summary Several films were banned in Malaysia, including an A24 film and others for reasons like religion and politics.
VATICAN CITY, Oct 8 — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on the Roman Catholic Church to revise the way it helps families and handles failed marriages as he opened a major weeklong…
AI summary Ringgit opens slightly higher against the US dollar as markets await Budget 2027 details.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 8 — Microsoft is pushing a “hybrid intelligence” future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips and will cost…
AI summary An LLM successfully ported the TypeScript compiler to Rust, costing $24,047 in API fees. It offers 100% compatibility with real-world projects.
AI summary ZXMoto unveils a 1,000 cc boxer engine, possibly targeting BMW's adventure motorcycle market.
AI summary Development expenditure is expected to rise 3.8% to RM83 billion in 2027, according to CIMB Securities.
AI summary A Myanmar man was arrested within 12 hours after a fellow countryman was fatally stabbed in Cheras.
AI summary Sarawak Secretariat and AKPS discuss improving border security and immigration management.
AI summary Four Sundar villages will expand in phases to provide more residential and business space.
AI summary Sarawak is building a 704-metre elevated arch to become Southeast Asia's longest, overcoming swampy terrain challenges.
AI summary New York accuses TikTok of conducting secret safety tests on teens, impacting 15 million users, including a teen who died by suicide.
AI summary Domestic violence victims in Malaysia can now get an Emergency Protection Order without a police report, according to a minister.