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‘The rules will be made in Malaysia’: Anwar warns against AI becoming tool for Western influence

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and major technology firms risk being used as instruments of Western geopolitical dominance, rather than…

N. Korea's executions over S. Korean cultural content surge after COVID-19 border closure: report

Executions rose sharply in North Korea for offenses including watching South Korean cultural content during the COVID-19 pandemic, a report showed Tuesday. The report, released by the Transitional Justice Working Group,…

Dr Akmal: No backdoor deals — Umno must choose dignity or polls as N. Sembilan crisis deepens

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has doubled down on his opposition to any “backdoor government”, saying his stance has remained unchanged since the Sheraton Move, while taking aim…

U.S. and Iran clash at U.N. after Tehran gets nuclear nonproliferation role

The nuclear issue has been at the heart of the war between Iran and the U.S. and Israel, with U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating that Tehran can never have a nuclear weapon.

Tas teachers say yes to latest pay offer

Teachers in Tasmania have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the latest pay and conditions offer from the government. According to the Australian Education Union Tasmania (AEU), 72 per cent of the votes cast supported…

Vic appoints first minister for boys

Victoria has its first minister for men and boys. Part of a cabinet reshuffle , the role was given to Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke. It comes with an explicit dual focus: on one hand, boys’ and men’s own wellbeing, and on…

Can the multi-school, top down approach work?

Pupil outcomes in Tasmania are the worst of any Australian state bar the Northern Territory. To counter this, Tasmania has launched a trial of multi-school organisations (MSOs ) across three primary schools in Hobart.…

Beijing blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI start-up Manus, amid US-China rivalry

Macronix eyes more price hikes in coming quarters

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Hong Kong’s CLP Power increases fuel surcharge for 2 consecutive months

Hong Kong’s CLP Power will increase its electricity fuel surcharge for the second consecutive month amid rising oil prices , bringing the total electricity tariff to 141.6 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). CLP Power.…

Urban revitalization in Bangkok: Where green spaces, culture, and smart living converge

In recent years, Bangkok has undergone a profound urban transformation that goes far beyond infrastructure upgrades or isolated development projects.

Hong Kong to block off parts of Sharp Island shoreline to protect corals for ‘golden week’

Hong Kong authorities will cordon off parts of the shoreline of Sharp Island in Sai Kung to protect corals, with 1,000 visitors expected in the area each day during the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The…

‘We paid a very high price’: Iranian women fear rollback after softer dress code policing

PARIS, April 28 — Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic’s strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran — but for Elnaz, 32, it is no…

When the customers stay home: WFH policy leaves eateries near government offices facing quieter days

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The clatter of plates is softer, queues have disappeared, and rows of tables sit empty as stall owners wait behind counters, food laid out but with few customers in sight. Usually, stall owners…

Polyclinic identifies oral frailty as early warning sign of physical decline, aims to prevent falls

Oral frailty screening has been part of enhanced frailty care at Serangoon Polyclinic since it opened in November.

Australia news live: RSL to review welcome to country policy; Angus Taylor vows to double fuel reserve

Club chief says ‘anodyne acknowledgements’ can be ‘overworked’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer…

Punjab Assembly passes bill setting minimum marriage age at 18 for both males and females

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly passed on Monday the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026, which sets 18 years as the minimum legal age for marriage for both boys and girls and declares underage marriage a non-bailable…

Parent prosecuted over child's school absence as part of government's truancy crackdown

Associate Education Minister David Seymour last year promised the government would be tougher on chronic absences from school.

Two killed after two trains collide near Jakarta

Two killed after two trains collide near Jakarta