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 […]
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 […]
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.
Health Ministry targets 25% reduction in hypertension prevalence by 2025, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is targeting to reduce the prevalence of high blood pressure among Malaysians by 25% come 2025, says the Health Ministry. Read full story
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
Devices for hire: M’sian concertgoers are renting smartphones with ultra zoom
Enterprising Malaysians are renting out smartphones with ultra-zoom capabilities to capitalise on the recent concert frenzy. Read full story
Major US highway collapses after tanker truck fire
AN overpass on one of America’s busiest highways collapsed early yesterday after a tanker crossing underneath burst into flames, Pennsylvania’s governor said, predicting it will take months to fully restore the “critical artery”. Governor Josh Shapiro said at an afternoon press briefing that surprisingly no one travelling along Interstate 95 above the blaze had been […]
Ramasamy urges Anwar to look into Tamil school system
THE government must establish a high-level committee to look into ways of reinforcing the Tamil school system, DAP leader P. Ramasamy said. The former educator who is now the second Penang deputy chief minister said the committee can be chaired by a senior civil servant or the education minister.
Diabetes, obesity on the rise in Malaysia
OBESITY and diabetes continue to rise in Malaysia, despite the government’s efforts to educate the public on the two diseases, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa told parliament today,
Anwar: Minor JKR projects to go to other depts, district offices
PUTRAJAYA: Minor infrastructure projects currently under Public Works Department (JKR) supervision such as the repair of dilapidated schools will be transferred to other departments or the district office, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story