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Elderly woman stabbed by daughter with can opener in Johol

KUALA PILAH: An elderly woman was stabbed by her daughter in an incident in Kampung Segineh, Inas, Johol here on Friday (Feb 20).

Technology

OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says

Feb 20 (Reuters) - OpenAI is ⁠targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through ⁠2030, a source familiar with the matter told ‌Reuters on Friday, as the ChatGPT maker lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-NHL teammates become foes with gold on the line

MILAN, ⁠Feb 21 (Reuters) - NHL alliances will be ripped apart in relentless pursuit of Olympic gold - for ⁠three periods, at least - as Canada and the United States face off in a ‌dream championship game for National Hockey League fans on Sunday.

Technology

Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer retires, insider Asha Sharma takes over

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft ⁠said on Friday gaming head Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at ⁠the software maker, in a major leadership shake-up.

Technology

SEC probe involving AppLovin still active, Bloomberg News reports

Feb 20 (Reuters) - The ⁠U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into marketing platform ⁠AppLovin is continuing, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Nation

Cops looking for more than 30 people to assist in probes

PETALING JAYA: Police are looking for more than 30 people to assist in investigations into various offences, including murder, rape, gang robbery, housebreaking, impersonating a public servant and sexual harassment.

Nation

PM and family among Johor eatery’s VIP patrons

JOHOR BARU: Known as the "go-to" place for local delicacies, Sedap Corner has attracted people from all over – including VIPs seeking traditional favourites when in Johor.

Nation

GOF moots demolishing illegal stores

TUMPAT: Illegal stores built along the banks of Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang ought to be demolished, according to a proposal by the General Operations Force (GOF), Bernama reported.

Nation

Friends plead not guilty to raping 14-year-old

KLANG: Two friends claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a ­rented house in Puncak Alam between Feb 6 and 7.

Nation

Police hunt illegal fireworks seller after man loses leg

JOHOR BARU: Police are looking for the individual involved in ­selling illegal fireworks that led to a man losing a leg during Chinese New Year, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.

Nation

Chow: Tax revised to better align with actual land use

GEORGE TOWN: The multi-thousand-ringgit spike in land taxes in Penang is mostly for lots large enough for building retailing centres or rows of terraced houses, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Nation

Designer Jovian Mandagie’s RM5mil bankruptcy appeal dismissed

KUALA LUMPUR: Fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie has failed to reverse his bankruptcy status for defaulting on a RM5mil friendly loan from a construction company.

Nation

37 tonnes of e-waste seized at port

PETALING JAYA: An inspection at Westport, Port Klang, uncovered 37 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) concealed in two ­shipping containers that had been smuggled into the country using false customs declarations, says the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

Nation

Former footballer back in action with ‘air balang’ business

PONTIAN: Last year, former national football player Mohammad Gopi Rizqi Rama Chandra made headlines after revealing he had faced financial difficulties after not receiving his wages for eight months.

Nation

Mosques, surau in Kuantan receive Ramadan aid

KUANTAN: A total of 45 mosques and surau in the Indera Mahkota parliamentary constituency, along with another 29 in the Kuantan parliamentary constituency, received Ihya Ramadan contributions.

Metro News

No to foreign traders at festive bazaars

AUTHORITIES in Johor are keeping close tabs on Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri bazaar traders and will crack down on any foreigners running stalls, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

Nation

RM200mil treatment plant set to boost Seremban water supply 

SEREMBAN: The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase Two Water Treatment Plant (LRA), costing over RM200mil will strengthen water supply in this district and ensure adequate treated water for future growth, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Sabah & Sarawak

Paitan hit hardest by floods 

KOTA KINABALU: Houses, buildings and vehicles were damaged while livestock as well as pets were killed following floods in the interior Paitan district.

Nation

History the basis of unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Feb 20, 1956, according to National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic), is more than just a date in the nation's history.

Nation

MMEA assures transparent probe into personnel misconduct

PUTRAJAYA: Thorough and transparent investigations will be carried out into any violations of rules or laws by officers or personnel, says the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).