SINGAPORE— Being “woke” can be a good thing, if it means making people more socially aware of issues. But when it comes to changing social norms, it is better for the country to “make haste
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Singapore Temasek Holdings cautious over investing in ‘nascent’ generative AI tech, reports 5.2pc fall in net value of portfolio
SINGAPORE, — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been the “biggest surprise” in a recent market upswing but Temasek Holdings said today that it’s more interested in firms reaping the benefits of AI than investing directly in the
Read moreJohor police seize RM4.3m worth of narcotics, four arrested
JOHOR BARU, — The Johor police crippled a drug trafficking syndicate that has been active in the state’s central zone since April, following the seizure of drugs worth RM4.3 million and the arrest of four
Read moreHigher costs, low customer spending threaten mamak restaurants’ future
PETALING JAYA: Mamak restaurants have been struggling to break even as patrons choose to spend less to cope with the increasing cost of living. MD Golam Hossain, the manager of Restoran Sultan at Taman Ehsan,
Read moreNow’s the time to raise sugar tax, MP tells govt
PETALING JAYA: An MP from PKR has urged the government to raise the sugar tax, particularly for pre-packaged beverages, in order to deter the public from excessively consuming these sugary drinks. Citing a 2020 report
Read more50% discount for KTMB electric train service passengers
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering a 50% discount for its Electric Train Service (ETS) for the entire month of July as a token of appreciation to all its passengers. KTMB said
Read more‘Inspector Sheila’ is back… from policewoman to beauty entrepreneur? [Watch]
KUALA LUMPUR: A police inspector who was recently suspended pending an ongoing court case, seems to be trying out a new career path. The 35-year-old, Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar never failed to amuse netizens after
Read moreSME Malaysia gets complaints from foreign companies against Immigration authorities at KLIA
(FILE) SME Malaysia president Ding Hong Sing said many investors and entrepreneurs abroad claimed that the Immigration authorities arbitrarily detained them and their employees. -NSTP/MOHAMAD SHAHRIL BADRI SAALI KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises
Read moreLRT3 to open in March 2025, says Loke
KLANG: The LRT3 is expected to begin taking on passengers from a catchment area of two million residents from March 1, 2025, said transport minister Loke Siew Fook. He said construction on the LRT3 project
Read moreAiling taxi driver’s dedication to duty leaves netizens concerned
KUALA LUMPUR: A TikTok user has netizens concerned after sharing a video of himself driving a taxi despite a deteriorating health condition. The video uploaded by senior citizen @pakli67 shows him after driving his wife to
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