Sunday, 3 August 2025

Author: Bernama

Production at German Tesla factory still on hold after arson attack

BERLIN: Production at the German Gigafactory Tesla will be interrupted until the end of next week, a longer delay than previously expected, according to the US electric car manufacturer, said Xinhua. On Tuesday, unknown perpetrators set fire to a high-voltage pylon in a field close to the Tesla factory, cutting

Indian govt approves US$1.25 bln investment in AI projects

NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Thursday approved a US$1.25 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) projects, officials said, reported Xinhua. “In furtherance to the vision of Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India, the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level

Bone marrow boosts production of immune cells in response to infection: Study

JERUSALEM: Israeli researchers discovered that the bone marrow not only produces blood cells and platelets but also responds to inflammation and infection by accelerating the production of immune cells, the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) said in a statement on Thursday. The findings, published in the journal ACS Nano, may

Ministry to introduce new public housing model

HONG KONG: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is coming up with a new model of public housing named the Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR), said its minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the PRR would be well-integrated, sustainable and liveable, accommodating quality commercial viability, green spaces, community centre

China appreciates Anwar’s stance on ‘China-phobia’

KUALA LUMPUR: China appreciates Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s stance on ‘China-phobia’ among the US and its allies, said Minister at the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, Zheng Xuefang. He said Anwar’s remarks reflected the wish of developing countries in pursuing independence and development. “We note with appreciation the remarks

160 MPs participate in debate on Motion of Thanks for Royal Address

KUALA LUMPUR: The debate on the Motion of Thanks for the Royal Address, which started on Feb 27,  ended yesterday with the participation of 160 Members of Parliament (MPs). The government and opposition MPs raised various issues, including education, economy, cost of living, tourism, and the development of Sabah and

NGOs, corporate bodies asked to help underprivileged ahead of Ramadan, Raya

SEREMBAN: The Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Ministry is calling on more parties including non-governmental organisations (NGO), and the corporate and private sectors to take the opportunity to help the underprivileged group ahead of this Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Its deputy minister, Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said

Restructuring of Goodyear operations affects many countries, not just Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR:  The closure of the global tyre manufacturer company, Goodyear’s factory as part of the company’s restructuring has affected 1,200 employees in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, said Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Gombak, revealed

Police detain 5,041 individuals, seize drugs worth RM324,000 nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained 5,041 individuals for various drug related offences and seized drugs worth more than RM 324,000 under Op Tapis Khas 2 throughout the country from Monday (Mar 4) till Wednesday (Mar 6). Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said the arrests were