CANBERRA, Australia: Almost half of Australian internet users were the victim of a cybercrime in the last 12 months, a government report published yesterday said, according to Xinhua. The report, which was compiled by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) based on surveys of over 10,000 internet users, found that
KOTA KINABALU: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will address the case regarding the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Parliament on Monday. He said it was essential to clarify the issue as members of the lower house of Parliament had widely raised the matter. “I
IPOH: A policeman was killed after the motorcycle he was riding grazed against a lorry, causing him to fall onto the road at Kilometre 94 of Jalan Ipoh-Butterworth in Taman Selinsing Indah near Bagan Serai yesterday. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said that they received a report regarding the incident
BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombia buried murdered presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe, on Wednesday, with his widow tearfully warning that the country must shake its dark and long history of political violence. The 39-year-old conservative senator was shot in June while campaigning in the capital, Bogota, and died this week of his injuries.
KUALA LUMPUR: Careless scanning of Quick Response (QR) codes or clicking on suspicious links can expose users to personal data leaks, as cybercriminals increasingly use fake QR codes with shortened URLs to deceive victims. This tactic, known as QR phishing or ‘quishing’, directs users to fraudulent websites or malicious applications designed
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: The United States (US) Treasury Department temporarily lifted certain financial sanctions against Russia on Wednesday until August 20. This is to allow preparations ahead of a summit on Friday between the US and Russian leaders in Alaska, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened further against the US dollar yesterday, tracking a weaker greenback after US inflation data came in below expectations. At 8am, the local note rose to 4.2115/2285 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.2290/2320. The gains followed a 0.43 per cent drop in the US
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged ASEAN and China to maintain stability and foster constructive cooperation in the South China Sea to ensure continued peace and prosperity in the region. Speaking at a gala dinner held in conjunction with the 24th ASEAN-China Senior
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) is urging the government to impose a nationwide ban on the import, manufacture, production, distribution, sale, advertising and use of vape and e-cigarettes. PEMADAM also calls for specific legislation to be drafted and enacted to prohibit all forms of vaping devices, with or without nicotine,
By Jailani Hasan Labuan Batik is set to step onto Malaysia’s fashion stage before making its mark internationally, celebrated for its vibrant colours, floral and marine-inspired motifs and deep connection to the island’s cultural heritage. With distinctive artistry and innovative techniques, the craft is gaining momentum as one of Labuan’s
