Technology

This week at SpaceX: AI bets, losses and push for control as mega IPO looms

April 21 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX saw a ⁠slew of developments this week as it barrels toward what could be the largest initial public offering ⁠in history.

Sabah & Sarawak

Act fast to cushion impact of rising costs, Sabah consumer group urges govt

KOTA KINABALU: The government should act swiftly to cushion Malaysians from the rising cost of living driven by the global energy crisis, said National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah Chapter chairman David Chan.

Nation

Jupem DG pleads not guilty in RM136,000 corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR: The director-general of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia Datuk Hazri Hassan has been charged at the Sessions Court with two counts of graft involving more than RM130,000 in funds from the Land Surveyors Board.

Technology

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures

SYDNEY, April 22 (Reuters) - Australia's ⁠internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft's Minecraft to spell ⁠out how they protect children from grooming by sexual predators and shield young users from ‌radicalisation.

Video games

Australia's online watchdog targets Roblox and Minecraft over extreme content

Australia's internet watchdog raised fears on Wednesday that popular online gaming platforms such as Roblox and Minecraft were being used by "predatory adults" to target children.

Wellness

This young woman healed from hypothyroidism using functional medicine

Making healthy lifestyle changes can help patients manage chronic illness and improve their quality of life.

People

How this lady turned dumpster diving into a 30-year career

Unlike most career-defining ideas, Tara Pike's came to her while rifling through a dumpster.

Nation

Faire Development supports expansion of SJK(C) Seelong PPKI classroom to enhance learning environment

JOHOR BARU: In its continued commitment to corporate social responsibility, local property developer Faire Development has recently completed the expansion project of the Special Education Integration Programme (PPKI) classroom at SJK(C) Seelong.

Singapore

Singapore students join migrant workers for annual beach clean-up

SINGAPORE: Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West student Nur Shafiqah Muhammad Hafidz had a memorable encounter with a migrant worker during a beach clean-up in April 2025.

World

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Military ⁠planners from more than 30 countries will hold ⁠two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance ‌a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said.

Forex

Ringgit opens almost flat against greenback as US extends ceasefire with Iran

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Wednesday as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the United States-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to conclude.

Markets

Bursa extends gains as extension to peace talks fuels optimism for equities

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia kept the upward momentum going as an extension to the peace talks in the Middle East fuelled hopes for a breakthrough.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sandakan fire: 1,912 victims housed at eight evacuation centres

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 1,912 victims from 385 families affected by the Kampung Bahagia fire in Sandakan on Sunday (April 19) are currently housed at eight temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8am on Wednesday (April 22)

Indonesia

Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses by security forces in 2025 protests

JAKARTA: An investigation by Indonesian state-run rights bodies found widespread violations by security forces including sexual abuse of some minors during last year's deadly anti-government protests.

Entertainment

HK artiste Aaron Kwok's wife soaks feet in mala broth: 'Foot spa treatment from Chongqing'

In the same post, Moka Fang also shared a snapshot of the family enjoying a hearty hotpot meal together.

AI

Mythos access must be granted on level playing field, Nagel says

Anthropic's Mythos model should be shared with affected organisations to ensure a level playing field in assessing its uses and dangers, according to Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Can you apply to increase your BUDI95 petrol subsidy to 300 litres?

WITH global oil prices causing headaches and the government having adjusted the RON95 subsidy limit to 200 litres a month from April 1, Malaysians have been keeping a close eye on every litre they pump.

Markets

Stocks gain, dollar wobbles as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

SINGAPORE: U.S. stock futures rose and the dollar wavered on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the Iran ceasefire keeping sentiment buoyed although with the Strait of Hormuz still closed oil held onto its recent gains.

Nation

Civil servant detained in RM500,000 false claims probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Another suspect has been detained in connection with an investigation into the submission of documents containing false particulars involving claims of about RM500,000.

World

Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 22) said he was extending a ceasefire with Iran to give more time for negotiations, but would maintain a US naval blockade of the country's ports. Trump posted on social media that he would "extend the Ceasefire" until Iran came up with a proposal to end the conflict. However, he "directed our Military to continue the Blockade." Trump's ceasefire extension came hours before it was believed to be set to expire.