Labuan Financial Services Authority acting on cybersecurity incident
LABUAN: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulating the International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) here is acting on a cybersecurity incident which has been affecting its online systems. Read full story
Fahmi: MCMC to act on Coldplay ticket resale ads on social media
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been instructed to take action on advertisements for the re-sale of tickets for Coldplay’s upcoming concert, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
Prince Harry, Meghan in ‘near catastrophic’ New York car chase
PRINCE Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” with paparazzi in New York, a spokesman for the couple said yesterday. But police and even the mayor of New York City, as well as a taxi driver who briefly transported the couple, played down the danger and duration of […]
Ringgit rebounds against dollar
THE ringgit was slightly stronger against the US dollar this morning as concerns over the United States’ debt ceiling took a toll on the greenback, an analyst said. At 9am, the local note inched up to 4.5230/5280 versus the greenback from yesterday’s closing rate of 4.5250/5275.
Storm wrecks more than 10 houses in Marang
MORE than 10 houses were damaged by a storm in Kampung Padang Mengkuang, Berangan, near Marang at 3.30pm yesterday. A victim, Ambak Mohd, 79, said he and three other family members were resting at home after lunch when a strong wind suddenly swept through his house, causing a large part of the roof to be […]
Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok
MONTANA yesterday became the first US state to ban TikTok, with the law set to take effect next year as debate escalates over the impact and security of the popular video app. The prohibition signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte will serve as a legal test for a national ban of the Chinese-owned platform, […]
Storm in Marang damages over 10 houses, tents
MARANG: More than 10 houses were severely damaged due to a storm in Kampung Padang Mengkuang, Berangan near here at 3.30pm on Wednesday (May 17). Read full story
Man loses RM58,800 to investment scam on chat app
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was duped of RM58,800 in an investment scam via a chat application. Read full story
Mad Zaidi appointed as Plantation and Commodities Ministry sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli@Sukari has been appointed as secretary-general of the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities effective Thursday (May 18), says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Read full story
Theranos founder Holmes ordered to prison on May 30
FALLEN US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes must begin serving prison time on May 30 after a court denied her latest request to remain free while appealing her fraud conviction. Holmes was sentenced to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her Silicon Valley start-up Theranos.