Nation

I-Bhd strengthens institutional presence at i-City with participation from alrajhi bank Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: I-Bhd, the master developer of i-City, Malaysia's No.1 Digital City and an AI-enabled integrated urban ecosystem, today announced that it has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd for a commercial property, marking the participation of one of the world's leading Islamic banking groups within i-City.

Nation

Man jailed six months for possessing child porn video

IPOH: A man was sentenced to six months' jail by the Sessions Court here after pleading guilty to possessing an obscene child pornography video.

Cambodia

Cambodia launches AI report to guide innovation, ethics, inclusion

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia on Tuesday (April 7) launched a report titled "Artificial Intelligence: Empowering Innovation, Ethics and Inclusion in Cambodia," outlining a strategic framework for AI governance.

Smartphones

Apple’s foldable iPhone remains on track for September debut

Apple Inc's first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company's normal iPhone launch period later this year, people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.

Japan

Tunnel collapses at construction site of Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project

HOKKAIDO: At an excavation site of a Hokkaido Shinkansen tunnel in Otaru, Hokkaido, a section of the ceiling has collapsed, causing soil and debris to pour in.

Nation

Malaysia ready to support peace efforts in US-Iran conflict, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia stands ready to support and complement ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Philippines

Philippine police beef up security for Asean summit in Cebu

MANILA: The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has deployed 175 personnel and mobility assets to bolster security for events related to this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Cebu in May.

Nation

Photo Gallery: Thousands bid farewell to Dr Ling

Thousands gathered to bid a final farewell to former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik at his funeral service on Wednesday (April 8).

Laos

Laos issues extreme heat alert amid rising temperatures

VIENTIANE: Lao authorities have issued an extreme heat warning, forecasting temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius across Laos until April 10.

Nation

Ling's son Hee Leong receiving medical treatment abroad, unable to attend funeral

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Ling Hee Leong, the son of the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, is receiving medical treatment in Australia and unable to attend the funeral, says his brother Datuk Ling Hee Keat.

Aviation

IATA chief says jet fuel supply could take months to recover after Hormuz reopening

SINGAPORE: The head of a body representing global airlines said on Wednesday that even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover given disruptions to Middle East refining capacity.

Nation

Teenage boy dies while attempting wheelie stunt in Kampung Pelong

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A 15-year-old boy died after performing a dangerous stunt on his motorcycle in Kampung Pelong, Sungai Tong, on Tuesday night (April 7).

China

Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids to serve her

BEIJING: For most ordinary people in ancient China, using the toilet was a routine necessity. In the imperial court, however, even the most private act became a carefully staged display of status and ritual.

Pakistan

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan's solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the conflict in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices.

Entertainment

Sharon Stone says Robert De Niro is Hollywood’s best kisser

She has worked with leading men Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Douglas, Russell Crowe and Sylvester Stallone.

Banking

Bank Muamalat offers temporary financial assistance to customers

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd is offering targeted financial assistance to support customers facing temporary financial pressures arising from global uncertainties, including recent developments in West Asia.

Social media

EU warns urgent to patch legal gap on online child sex abuse

The European Commission on Tuesday urged EU member states and lawmakers to "dramatically speed up" work on new rules to tackle child sexual abuse material online, after an old set expired unreplaced.

Living

KL Cocktail Week returns for its third year, with events across KL and PJ

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week is back for its third edition from April 28 to May 3, and will be taking place across multiple venues in the city.

India

India rules out sugar export curbs, maintains duties on edible oils

NEW DELHI: India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, has no plans to curb sugar exports, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday (April 7), as a fall in domestic consumption partly offset lower-than-expected output.

Nation

Thousands gather to bid final farewell to Dr Ling

KUALA LUMPUR: A big crowd of family members, friends and party colleagues gathered to bid a final farewell to former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik at his funeral service on Wednesday (April 8).