Author - James Lim

Tech site 404 Media says Signal-like app used by Trump adviser was hacked

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The unofficial version of Signal used by Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has been hacked, tech site 404 Media said Sunday, raising further concern over the security of the communications exchanged at the highest levels of the U.S. government. 404 Media said the hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, a Signal-like...

Bursa Malaysia forges ahead on improving global trade outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: The upward momentum on Bursa Malaysia continued on Monday as there has been a swell of optimism that trade negotiations between the US and China are likely to kick off in the near term. At 9.05am, the benchmark FBM KLCI was up 2.84 points to 1,545.33, with the buying interest picking up where it...

Ringgit rises against weaker US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged up slightly against the US dollar on Monday, as a weaker greenback, weighed down by dovish sentiment from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) on interest rates and new trade developments related to China, supported the local currency, said an analyst At 8 am, the local currency inched up to...

Singapore GE2025: Workers Party did well despite vote swing to PAP, says Pritam

SINGAPORE: In an initial assessment of his party’s electoral performance, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh (pic) attributed the swing against the opposition to people giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a strong mandate amid a difficult international environment. In this context, the WP had done “very commendably”, consolidating its hold over Aljunied GRC, Sengkang GRC and Hougang...

All eyes on US tariff response

PETALING JAYA: Business groups and industry players will be closely monitoring the Parliament’s special sitting today, which is set to discuss the impact of US tariffs. The special session will see about 20 lawmakers debating the implications of the United States’ decision on the country’s economy as well as the Malaysian government’s long-term planning and responses...

APU produces highest paid fresh graduates

IN today’s fast-evolving digital economy where artificial intelligence, big data and cyber threats continue to redefine how people live and work, the demand for future-ready tech professionals is at an all-time high. Employers are no longer simply seeking graduates; they’re searching for agile thinkers, problem solvers and true professionals with the right attitudes who can lead...

Stars continue to glitter for Malaysian super duo Hael Husaini-Nadeera Zaini as their blockbuster Raya song goes above 1.87 billion in social media & streaming platforms

It seems nothing seem to stop the magic combination Hael Husaini and Nadeera Zaini. They have had hits after hits and success after success over the last 15 months and it just does not seems to stop. Their Hari Raya hit 'Meriah Lain Macam' is by far the easy champion for this festival season. This tune...

AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warns

NEW YORK: AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published April 30. The explosion in generative AI since the advent of ChatGPT has seen several startups launch apps focused on exchange and contact, sometimes described as virtual friends or...

KL Illustration Fair 2025 goes big this year, expanding its scale and ambition

The Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair (KLIF) 2025 returns this week, bigger and bolder than ever, taking over three floors of the GMBB creative mall in Kuala Lumpur with a mix of artist booths, gallery showcases, art rooms, and interactive installations. This year’s fair, from May 1-4, features 180 artists, illustrators, toy makers and designers from Malaysia, South-East Asia...