Some adrenaline-thirsty travellers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 10m-wide kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little air. “When I’m out on the water, I feel like a kid again,” said Jennine Cohen, 43, the founder of Wild Blue Retreats,...
PARIS (Reuters) -Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron, making the first official confirmation of Durov's arrest since he was detained at...
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent sinkhole incident that swallowed Indian national Vijayalaksmi has increased the concerns of residents here, especially those living in areas prone to developing sinkholes. On Aug 23, Vijayalaksmi fell into a sinkhole that appeared beneath her feet while she was walking with her family near the Malayan Mansion in Jalan Masjid India. As authorities...
PETALING JAYA: Within six hours of discovering a cybersecurity incident, or even a potential threat, an authorised person under a newly-enforced law will have to make an initial report to the National Cyber Coordination and Command Centre System (NC4). The six-hour rule applies to attacks on information in sectors deemed critical to the nation, including defence,...
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo’s efforts to establish a political dynasty have suffered a blow after his younger son was disqualified from the November regional elections due to his age. At 29, Kaesang Pangarep falls short of the minimum age of 30 required at the time of candidate registration, which takes place between Aug 27 and 29....
PETALING JAYA: MCA will work tirelessly to ensure the Barisan Nasional candidate gets an absolute victory in the Mahkota state by-election, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said a coordinated campaign was being planned to ensure an effective election machinery throughout the campaign period. "This was discussed during a meeting with Deputy Prime...
KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for Indian national Vijayalaksmi, 48, who fell into an eight-meter-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India, here, entered its fifth day on Tuesday (Aug 27). A Bernama survey at the site found authorities had gathered as early as 8am and were seen holding discussions and assigning tasks to carry...
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister and Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with sedition at the Gua Musang Sessions Court in Kelantan on Tuesday (Aug 27). The Bersatu president claimed trial after the charges were read out to him before Judge Nik Mohd Tarmizie Nik Mohd Shukri. ALSO READ: Umno delegate wants stern action...
KOTA TINGGI: Umno will work hard to ensure that the Mahkota state seat will continue to be under the party in the coming by-election. Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has refused to make any predictions and said that what needs to be done is to continue serving the people. “Of course, when we are contesting...
PARIS/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram who was arrested in Paris, has nothing to hide and it is absurd to hold an owner responsible for abuse of the messaging and social media platform, Telegram said in a statement. Durov, a 39-year-old billionaire, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after...
