Factory worker loses RM330,000 to investment scam

BATU PAHAT: A factory worker here claims he lost RM330,400 in a non-existent investment scheme after receiving a WhatsApp message in January. Batu Pahat OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the victim was attracted to the high returns in the supposed "Hong Kong Share Investment" opportunity. “The suspect then briefed the 57-year-old victim on the...

What you need to know about the Singapore polls

PETALING JAYA: Some 2.75 million Singaporeans are going to the polls this Saturday. Recently, two PAS leaders have landed in hot water with Singaporean authorities for allegedly trying to sway the city state's general election. However, they have denied the accusation, pointing out that they have also spoken out on politics in other countries before. Foreign interference aside,...

Anwar launches Madani workers’ card, one million workers to enjoy discounts

KUALA LUMPUR: One million union members will receive discounts of up to 30% from over 100 companies offering essential goods and services through the Madani Workers' Card initiative.   Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative when delivering a message in conjunction with the 2025 National Labour Day celebration at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil here...

Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work

ilanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work Log In Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttontelegram sharing buttonlinkedin sharing button By RSN MURALI Nation Thursday, 01 May 2025   5:36 PM MYT Related News Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Metro News 06 Nov 2024 Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Nation 19 Jul 2024 Committed to...

US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is a full economic partnership that will allow President Donald Trump to negotiate with Russia on a stronger basis, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday.   The deal, signed on Wednesday, will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.   The...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning issued for 10 states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in several parts of Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 6pm on Wednesday (April 30), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department in a post on its Facebook page. In Perak, the affected districts include Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim. Kelantan's Kuala...

Man dies during hiking expedition at Bukit Larut

IPOH: A 50-year-old man died after experiencing breathing difficulties during a hiking expedition at Bukit Larut in Taiping. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the victim, Ahmad Saharim Saudi, had complained about breathing difficulties before collapsing at about 10.30am on Wednesday (April 30). "The victim had hiked near Checkpoint 4, located...

Drug price display order gazetted, to come into effect May 1

PETALING JAYA: The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drugs) order, which mandates that private healthcare providers display medicine prices, has been gazetted and will come into effect on May 1. The order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act was signed by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali. Individual healthcare providers...

Pulai MP Suhaizan in ICU with an infection

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Pulai MP Suhaizan Kayat is being treated for an infection at the intensive care unit of a private hospital here. His personal assistant Mohamad Nizam Junait said Suhaizan was admitted at around 11pm on Tuesday (April 29). “He had a fever and experienced a drop in oxygen levels and was admitted to the ICU. “Let us...

Generative AI for a promising future

IN 2022, the world changed with the rise of the artificial intelligence (AI) tool, ChatGPT. Later, other AI tools like Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and DeepSeek followed suit. These powerful tools are now being used everywhere, from classrooms and offices to startups and global corporations. For students fresh out of SPM, ChatGPT is more than just a chatbot —...