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OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

June 8 (Reuters) - ChatGPT maker OpenAI confidentially filed for ⁠a U.S. initial public offering recently, the company said on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the artificial intelligence boom.

STARPICKS

A world-class education right at home

AT THE University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, students are empowered to chase global ambitions, create lasting friendships and build the future they envision.

Technology

Bolt, Stellantis, Pony.ai to launch autonomous vehicle test program in Luxembourg

June 8 (Reuters) - Estonian ⁠vehicle sharing platform Bolt will ⁠launch its first autonomous mobility test ‌program in Luxembourg in collaboration with carmaker Stellantis and Chinese robotaxi operator Pony.ai, the companies said ​on Monday. 

Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as tech, chipmakers rebound

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, led by gains in the Nasdaq and chipmakers as investors sought bargains after Friday's sharp selloff and were relieved after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other.

Technology

Apple rolls out new, AI-powered Siri at annual WWDC

CUPERTINO, California, June 8 (Reuters) - Apple on ⁠Monday unveiled a new, AI-powered version of Siri that is capable of analyzing what is on the device screen and reaching out to the web for more information, ⁠rolling out a long-awaited overhaul of its popular voice assistant.

South Korea

Lee: We won’t give up on North’s denuclearisation

THE country should not give up on North Korea's denuclearisation. President Lee Jae-myung said, as China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day visit.

Nation

Clamping down on illegal gambling

KUALA LUMPUR: Firm action will be taken against any parties promoting or conducting illegal online gambling content and betting websites in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Metro News

RM1mil upgrades for facilities at four public housing schemes in Kesidang

Four public flats in Melaka's Kesidang state constituency now have new pump systems, drainage and roofing, thanks to a RM1mil allocation.

Nation

Vandals damage tombstones at Klang cemetery

A CEMETERY in Klang, Selangor, was hit by a series of vandalism with at least eight tombstones damaged, China Press reported.

Nation

Elderly home fire caused by gas leak

A LEAK from the cooking gas cylinder while evening meal was being prepared caused an explosion which led to a fire that killed at least 13 elderly people in Sri Lanka.

Nation

June 9 bus tragedy still haunts UPSI survivors

A YEAR has passed since the fatal accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik, yet the scars remain for those who survived the crash. 

Nation

PM: No party should be excluded from governance

PETALING JAYA: Respect for the people's mandate is central to Malaysia's democracy and it would be arrogant to exclude any party from the country's administration, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

PAS calls it quits with Bersatu

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS has deci­ded to terminate its political coope­ration with Bersatu, says party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. 

Nation

Knowing the chaff from the grain

PETALING JAYA: With technology growing and Malaysia having almost 99% internet reach, political parties have to adapt to a new ball game, say analysts.

Japan

Mass school closures in city as bear roams streets

A BEAR roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days forced the closure of nearly 100 schools, as dozens of hunters and officials searched for the animal.

India

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

The country has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist party swept to power in West Bengal last month, according to official statistics.

Nation

From ceramah to chatbots

PETALING JAYA: The banners and bunting are not up, nomination day is yet unknown and campaigning has not officially started – but political parties are already laying the groundwork. And a lot of it involves artificial intelligence (AI).

Letters

Make government processes easier and clearer for senior citizens

From DR PETER JOSEPH PEREIRA of Petaling Jaya.

North Korea

Xi pledges closer cooperation during rare Pyongyang visit

China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang on arrival in North Korea, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing.

Pakistan

Court upholds refugee seats

The top court in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are constitutionally protected and cannot be abolished without a constitutional amendment.