World

Analysis-Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - For more ⁠than a year, Donald Trump has moved through Washington like a monarch, in a capital increasingly shaped by his power, threats and whims.

World

Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy

Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump responded with fury to Friday's Supreme Court ruling that he lacked the power to unilaterally set tariffs on imports, denouncing individual justices as he vowed to continue a global ⁠trade war that has kept the world on edge for a year.

Cybersecurity

Apple pushes emergency iPhone update after ‘extremely sophisticated’ spyware attack. Experts advise installing it immediately

Apple's latest update comes with an urgent 'update now' message.

World

US says it struck vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men

Feb ⁠20 (Reuters) - ⁠The U.S. ‌military in a post ​on ⁠X on ⁠Friday said ⁠it ‌struck ⁠a vessel ​in ‌the eastern ⁠Pacific, ​killing three ⁠men, in ​the latest such ⁠incident.

Nation

Border control seizes RM1.9mil in animal products

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has seized animal-based products worth RM1.9mil that were brought into the country without valid import permits from the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis).

Nation

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

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

Dr Wee extends best wishes to Muslims as fasting month begins

PETALING JAYA: May the blessed month of Ramadan bring peace and further strengthen the spirit of harmony among Malaysians, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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).

Nation

Brain damage risk soars among teen users

PETALING JAYA: Synthetic drugs are carving a trail of destruction through youths in the country, threatening to leave hundreds of thousands of them with lasting brain damage and severe mental disorders, says an anti-drug advocate.

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

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

Hajiji urges flood victims to prioritise safety

KOTA KINABALU: Flood victims statewide, especially in the worst hit areas of Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Sandakan, are urged to refrain from taking any risks and to put safety as a priority.

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

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.

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.