AWANI Tonight: Incoming PM visits steel plant as country imposes counter-tariffs against the US
Canada will impose $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods starting Thursday in response to President Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs, according to Canada's Finance Minister.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction
The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Meta dilapor sedang uji cip latih AI pertama
Cip dalam siri Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) dijangka digunakan untuk melatih model AI seawal 2026.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Consider This: Congestion Pricing (Part 2) — What Will Make Traffic Finally Move?
Kuala Lumpur’s worsening traffic congestion is costing Malaysia RM20 billion annually, according to a 2020 Prasarana study. Now, the government is considering a congestion charge—a fee imposed on vehicles using certain roads at peak hours—it’s expected to reduce traffic by an estimated 20%. But will it work? How will it be implemented? And will it place an unfair burden on road users? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Law Teik Hua, Head of the Road Safety Research Centre under Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims
According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Building resilience and success in women entrepreneurship
Many women entrepreneurs in Malaysia face deep-rooted challenges, from funding limitations to knowledge gaps in branding and financial management. This discussion with Founder, Yellow Tree Malaysia, Alleena Abdullah explores key strategies to accelerate their success while ensuring long-term business sustainability.
Mon Mar 10 2025

IBM Study: More companies turning to open-source AI tools to unlock ROI
Businesses have accelerated AI adoption in pursuit of faster returns and a competitive edge.
Sat Mar 08 2025
How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Merdeka 118, the world’s second-tallest tower, is now more accessible than ever with the opening of the Belfield Tunnel. Here’s a video of everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Fri Mar 07 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin
While 5G provides necessary bandwidth, reliability and scale, AI adds predictive intelligence, learning and automation.
Thu Mar 06 2025