Mobile apps

WhatsApp to stop supporting older phones running Android 5 from September 2026

WhatsApp has updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, stating that, as of September 8, 2026, the messaging app will only support devices running Android 6 or newer.

Cambodia

Cambodian, Thai FMs discuss border issue in Brunei

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has discussed the border issue with his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow on the sidelines of the 25th Asean-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei, said a Cambodian foreign ministry's news release on Tuesday (April 28).

Corporate News

LPI Capital records higher net profit of RM99.54mil in 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR: LPI Capital Bhd is aiming to increase its operational efectiveness through the use of artifical intelligence (AI), which it said will improve customers' experience and support sustainable business growth.

Nation

Negri Ruler decrees that MB stays for now with no hasty dissolution, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he has met with Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, who decreed that the state government continue as is, with Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun in charge for now.

Technology

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

April 28 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google joined a ⁠growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to ⁠use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a ‌person familiar with the matter. 

Football

Soccer-Man Utd close in on Champions League spot but still work to do, Carrick says

April 28 (Reuters) - Manchester United's ⁠2-1 win over Brentford on Monday put them on the ⁠brink of Champions League qualification but interim manager Michael Carrick ‌said they must keep pushing to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible.

Nation

Negri crisis to be resolved through 'political means', says Zahid

CYBERJAYA: The current turmoil in Negri Sembilan will be handled through "political means" in accordance with the state constitution, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Singapore

Singapore Home Team to develop space satellite, humanoid robots, more AI: Shanmugam

SINGAPORE: The Home Team will be developing its first satellite, which will be launched into space in 2029.

Sabah & Sarawak

Over RM1mil in aid channelled to Kampung Bahagia fire victims

SANDAKAN: More than RM1mil in assistance has been channelled by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to victims of the Kampung Bahagia fire, covering daily meals, cash aid and essential supplies.

AI

Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption

Archaeologists and researchers at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that smothered the city, offering a new way to understand one of history's most famous natural disasters.

Nation

Negri assembly should be dissolved after unity govt collapse, says state Umno chief

SEREMBAN: Dissolving the Negri Sembilan legislative assembly would be the right thing to do following the collapse of the unity government in the state, says Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

Markets

FBM KLCI slightly higher at midday as oil prices climb

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended the early session slightly higher, even as regional markets hovered near record highs amid rising oil prices.

Nation

Johari open to EVs for ministers, but says charging network must come first

KUALA LUMPUR: Cabinet minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani says he is open to Cabinet ministers using electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a cost-cutting measure amid the ongoing global oil crisis

Analysis

Mega crisis in Negri Sembilan

What began as a clash among the aristocracy of the state known for its unique adat perpatih system is now an epic political crisis that is sending shockwaves all over.

Education

Education Ministry strengthens literary pipeline with new Sasterawan Negara-led mentorship programme

PUTRAJAYA: A new mentor–mentee programme involving National Laureates (Sasterawan Negara) will be introduced to strengthen Malaysia's literary ecosystem and nurture young writers from an early stage, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Philippines

Philippines ‘overhauls’ Interpol red notice bid as Zaldy Co slips Czech custody

MANILA: The government is racing to address a major procedural gap that allowed former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep Zaldy Co to walk free after he was accosted by Czech authorities in Prague on April 16 but was later released due to the absence of an international arrest warrant or an International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) Red Notice

Technology

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - ⁠The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not ⁠negotiate deals to pay local media outlets for news on their platforms.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah studies confirm carbon-negative status

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah remains carbon-negative, according to two state climate studies, the Sabah Legislative Assembly was told on Tuesday (April 28).

Social media

UK government to impose 'restrictions on social media for under-16s'

The UK government has said it will introduce "age or functionality restrictions" on social media for under-16s, education minister Olivia Bailey has said.

Laos

Lao govt weighs measures to tackle inflation, ease economic strain

VIENTIANE: The government is weighing fresh measures to curb inflation and manage economic spillovers from global tensions, with these issues topping the agenda at the government's April cabinet meeting on Monday (April 28)