Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 2) — Should Trackless Trams Be On the Table?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Zairil Khir Johari, Penang State Government Exco Member for Infrastructure, Transport & Digital.
Thu May 30 2024
Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 1) - Autonomous Rapid Transit a Better Option?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rosli Khan, Partner and Managing Director of the consultancy firm, MDS Traffic Planners & Consultants.
Thu May 30 2024
What is Tesla's Full Self-Driving and why its China rollout matters
Tesla calls its driver assistant features Autopilot or Full Self-Driving but says they do not make its vehicles autonomous.
Sun May 05 2024
5G key to assisting manufacturers unlock world of possibilities with AI
By integrating AI, manufacturers can unlock a world of possibilities, such as predictive maintenance and autonomous production lines.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Turkey's Erdogan to meet Azeri's Aliyev as thousands flee Karabakh
Erdogan will pay a one-day visit to Azerbaijan's autonomous Nakhchivan exclave to discuss with Aliyev the situation in the Karabakh region.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Harga tambang ART berpatutan - Abang Johari
Harga tambang atau tiket untuk Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) di Sarawak akan ditetapkan pada kadar mampu milik untuk orang ramai, kata Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Meet Auto-GPT, the autonomous AI agent that takes ChatGPT to another level
From writing and coding to summarizing and organizing, Auto-GPT can do all kinds of tasks, all by itself.
Sat Apr 29 2023
Road to reality? What to expect from a future $25,000 Tesla
Is Elon Musk's promise to launch an autonomous vehicle for under $25,000 finally about to come true?
Thu Mar 02 2023
The 'sci-food' bistro serving dishes made by robots
Bots & Pots is billed as the first restaurant in the world where all the dishes are prepared by robots, autonomously, or almost.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Death toll from Tibet avalanche reaches 28
The SAR operation following an avalanche in the Tibet Autonomous Region in western China has ended and finalised the death toll at 28.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Children's Commissioner appointed to Suhakam
PM Anwar said this appointment was made under an "autonomous" branch of Suhakam.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Storm Nalgae kills 80 in the Philippines, with 31 missing
Half of the death toll was recorded in the southern autonomous region of Bangsamoro, where 10 were recorded missing, the agency said.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Dewan Rakyat passes two bills to give electricity autonomy to Sabah
The Dewan Rakyat today passed two bills in preparation for the reassignment of autonomous power in the supply of electricity to Sabah.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Autonomous shuttles for working, gaming, exercising or even sleeping on the move
Robobus is now ready to be produced, and more than 1,000 of them are expected by the end of this year.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Uzbekistan declares state of emergency in protest-hit Karakalpakstan region
Uzbekistan on Saturday announced a month-long state of emergency in the protest-hit autonomous region of Karakalpakstan.
Sun Jul 03 2022