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Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security

TAIPING: The Digital Ministry has provided assurances that amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) will not affect the government's efforts to create a new law to combat online fraud.   Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said this was because the two acts are entirely different from both technical and legal implementation perspectives.   "The amendments...

HSO will no longer be issued to Covid-19 patients, says Health Minister

PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 positive individuals will no longer be under Home Surveillance Order (HSO), says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a parliamentary written reply dated July 4, Dzulkefly said the ministry had reviewed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidelines on living with Covid-19. ALSO READ: Covid-19: Keep SOP revision to the minimum, govt urged “Covid-19...

Romanian court lifts influencer Andrew Tate’s travel restrictions within EU

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - A Romanian court ruled on Friday that controversial internet personality Andrew Tate can travel within the European Union without restrictions while awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, his communications team said. Tate was indicted in mid-2023 along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian female suspects for human trafficking, rape and forming...

Development cost of Padu hub reaches RM85.27mil

PETALING JAYA: The total development cost of the Central Database Hub (Padu) for the implementation period between 2023 and 2025 is RM85.27mil. "This cost includes equipment and ICT software, checking and verification services, publicity services and strategic communications," said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) in a parliamentary written reply dated Thursday (June 27). He said this cost...

Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly Celebrate 4th of July Together Amid Split Rumors

Fireworks were not the only sparks on 4th of July, despite confirming the end of their engagement in March “Twin Souls” Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly were spotted together again on the national Holiday. The two attended Michael Rubin’s white party that took place at the Hamptons on July 4. In snaps seen in Daily Mail, the 38-year-old actress went for a...

Vanessa Hudgens Confirms the Birth of Her Baby & Says Her ‘Family’s Privacy Was Disrespected’

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker have broken their silence about the birth of their first child. One day after multiple outlets reported that the 35-year-old actress welcomed her baby, she and the baseball player, 28, released a statement that Vanessa shared via her Instagram Stories. “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time...

Exes Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke Will Both Return For Summer House Season 9

Season 9 of Summer House will include almost all of the Season 8 cast members, including the former couple Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke. The Summer House will heat up once again as former flames will be rejoining after their failed engagement. In fact, all Season 8 cast members except Danielle Olivera are set to return for Season 9,...

Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Have Reportedly Been Apart for ‘Months’

A new report claims that Bennifer's marriage has been "over for months" amid all the rumors about the pair facing troubles in their relationship. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been on the outs for months according to a new report from Page Six. A source close to the pair claimed that the pair quietly split about four months ago in...

Netizens Shocked That TVB Actor Benjamin Yuen, 43, Has “Aged Rapidly”, Here’s His Response

Netizens were comparing his looks to when he starred in the second season of Line Walker seven years ago. TVB drama No Room For Crime has been quite the topic of discussion since its premiere on Monday (Jun 24). The show, which stars Hong Kong actors including Joel Chan, Owen Cheung, and Benjamin Yuen, has been praised for its plot and well-paced storyline. Apart from the drama,...

Student Punches Professor During University Graduation Ceremony, Speculated To Have Hit Wrong Teacher

Graduation is a time for students to celebrate their accomplishments and thank those who played a role in their achievements. However, one person had other agenda. In a video captured last Wednesday (June 19), students at a Chinese university are seen taking turns to their degrees on stage. A male student suddenly punches a professor in the face, before fleeing...