Cops nab man in Johor for alleged kindergarten robbery
KULAI: A 31-year-old man was arrested to assist investigation into a break-in at a kindergarten on Jalan Kenari, Bandar Putra here. Read full story
Unity government’s economic narrative to be launched in August
PETALING JAYA: The Madani economic narrative will be announced in August by Putrajaya as a guide for what the nation can expect from the unity government’s ultimate goals for the economy. Read full story
Dropout rate higher at secondary school level, says Deputy Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The dropout rate is higher at the secondary school level compared to primary school level as many secondary school students prefer to start working due to poverty, Parliament heard. Read full story
Touch ‘n Go is offering free Apple services (iCloud, Arcade, Apple TV+, and Music) via its ewallet
Touch ‘n Go (TNG) ewallet is now offering free subscriptions to a number of Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+ to users on iPhone. Read full story
Johor Zoo to reopen by year’s end, says MB
JOHOR BARU: The temporarily closed 95-year-old Johor Zoo is set to reopen by the end of this year, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Read full story
Group calls for approval for road cutting through tiger reserve to be revoked
ENVIRONMENTAL group RimbaWatch has called on the Environment Department to revoke the environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval for the development of a road cutting through the Rizab Harimau Diraja Al-Sultan Abdullah in Pahang. It said the tiger reserve is a highly protected and ecologically sensitive area and that development would expose endangered species to human […]
Docs were de-classified or ‘mementos’, says Trump lawyer
DONALD Trump’s indictment on federal charges of mishandling secret documents is a politically motivated prosecution based on de-classified files and personal “mementos,” one of the ex-president’s lawyers argued yesterday, days before his scheduled arraignment in a Florida court. Trump is facing 37 charges, including violations of the Espionage Act, making false statements and conspiracy regarding […]
Bursting the algorithmic filter bubble of TikTok
SOCIAL media plays a crucial role in today’s digital age, and TikTok, as one such popular app, has raised concerns about its algorithmic content filtering and the phenomenon of filter bubbles. TikTok’s content filtering algorithm is based on machine learning and user behaviour data. It collects information such as user interaction, video preferences, and browsing […]
Transport Ministry mulls re-timing morning flights to allow Muslims to pray
THE Transport Ministry will consider rescheduling early morning flights so that they do not interfere with the praying times of Muslims.
GEG Bill referred to PSSC once again, says Health Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 has been referred to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) for Health for further fine tuning. Read full story