SHAH ALAM: More than 70 speakers and experts from around the world will take part in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Digital Broadcasting Symposium (ABU DBS) 2025, set to be held from Feb 24 to 27. According to ABU, the event, which will be officiated by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching on
LANGKAWI: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered two online shopping platforms to remove advertisements promoting eyeball gummy candies following the death of a boy in Penang who allegedly choked on the sweets. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that based on profiling, the ministry identified 86 advertisement links
XI’AN: A new air route connecting Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, with Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia officially opened on Sunday, reported Xinhua. At about 8.40 am, an Airbus A320 aircraft departed from the Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. China Eastern Airlines operates the daily round-trip flight. During its
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia has barred the live broadcast of prayers, including Tarawih, on all media platforms during Ramadan. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced the directive on X, outlining regulations for mosques ahead of the holy month in March. It also instructed mosques to regulate camera use, prohibiting the
KUNMING: The Dounan Flower Market, Asia’s largest freshcut flower trading hub, saw transactions rise 5 per cent to 14.18 billion stems in 2024, with a total value of 11.57 billion yuan (US$1.61 billion). Leading China’s flower trade for 25 consecutive years, Dounan— located in Kunming’s Chenggong district—is the world’s secondlargest
LONDON: A viral TikTok trend has users dropping heavy objects — including toasters, air fryers, and even tables—on their feet to rank the pain, sparking warnings from experts. Podiatrist Dr. Benjamin Bullen from the University of Galway cautioned that the challenge could lead to permanent nerve, bone, and joint damage.
JAKARTA: To boost the global competitiveness of its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has launched the Gemini Academy, an initiative aimed at helping SMEs leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations. The programme, developed in partnership with Google Indonesia, focuses on supporting both export and
KUALA LUMPUR: Vonage’s 2025 Global Customer Engagement Report reveals the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping customer service, offering deeper insights into consumer preferences. Reggie Scales, Vonage’s Global Head of Applications, highlighted how AI is enhancing traditional communication methods—voice, video, and messaging—making interactions more personalised, automated, and meaningful.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reaffirmed that its financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 figures are accurate and comply fully with strict financial reporting standards. In a statement, the EPF said all investment decisions undergo rigorous due diligence, aligned with EPF’s mandate, and prioritise long-term value preservation. “As retirement
PUTRAJAYA: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) encouraging performance for the third quarter of 2024 is expected to yield good returns for contributors. Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said based on this strong performance, EPF contributors can expect better dividend distribution for 2024 against 2023. “If we look
