Nation

Govt strengthens measures to tackle global supply crisis

KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people through various targeted subsidies and assistance, despite challenges arising from the global supply crisis and pressures on the country's fiscal position.

World

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

April 27 (Reuters) - Afghanistan ⁠is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and ⁠health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' ‌education and women's employment are not lifted, according to a new UNICEF report released on Monday.

Technology

Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes

April 27 (Reuters) - Pop superstar ⁠Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what ⁠a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from ‌deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence. 

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Do humans have a vestigial third eye?

AT THE end of the 2022 movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a rather alarming third eye opens in the middle of Benedict Cumberbatch's forehead which made the audience collectively lose their minds.

Technology

Cadence lifts annual revenue forecast on sustained AI chip-design boom

April 27 (Reuters) - Cadence Design ⁠Systems raised its full-year revenue forecast on Monday, betting ⁠that sustained, heavy investment in specialized artificial intelligence processors will ‌continue to drive demand for its chip-design tools.

Football

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - ⁠Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump ⁠administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats ‌and ensure a "unified federal security posture" at the upcoming World Cup games.

Technology

KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say

MILAN, ⁠April 27 (Reuters) - The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are ⁠discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to complete the country's high-speed ‌broadband rollout, three sources close to the matter said.

Starpicks

AEON extends retail footprint in KL

AEON Co (M) Bhd (AEON) is set to introduce AEON Mall KL Midtown, further strengthening its presence in Malaysia's retail landscape.

Technology

Sam Altman's sister loses lawyers in her sexual abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO

April 27 (Reuters) - The ⁠two law firms representing Sam Altman's sister in her sexual ⁠abuse lawsuit against the OpenAI chief executive said on Monday they ‌are withdrawing from her case.

Technology

Accenture to roll out Copilot to all 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft

April 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft is ⁠rolling out its Copilot 365 AI assistant to all of Accenture's roughly 743,000 employees, ⁠in the biggest enterprise deal for the chatbot as the software giant seeks ‌to convert more of its vast customer base into paying users.

Corporate News

KHPT eyes acquisition and business diversification

PETALING JAYA: KHPT Holdings Bhd has proposed a series of corporate exercises, including the acquisition of a metal stamping company, a long-term lease arrangement, business diversification and a variation in the utilisation of its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, as part of efforts to expand its operations and revenue base.

Nation

Ulu Tiram attacker’s kin sentenced to 30 years in jail

KUALA LUMPUR: The father and brother of the Ulu Tiram police station attacker were sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment by the High Court today after pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges..

Corporate News

KIP-REIT records higher profit in 3Q, eyes acquisition

PETALING JAYA: KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP-REIT) reported stronger financial performance for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q26), supported by contributions from existing assets and newly acquired properties, while proposing a RM435mil acquisition to further expand its portfolio.

Nation

Local women gain vital AI skills in new workshop

TWENTY-FIVE Indian women of various ages recently participated in a pioneering artificial intelligence workshop organised by the Negeri Sembilan Wanita MIC, reported Makkal Osai

Corporate News

PGF Capital 4Q revenue rises

PETALING JAYA: PGF Capital Bhd will be exploring new business opportunities that can enhance its shareholder value.

Nation

Khaled: Coalition to boost veteran ties

KAJANG: The Coalition of Armed Forces Veterans' Associations will enable clearer and faster communications and partnerships between veteran groups and the Defence Ministry, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Corporate News

Axteria names Zaini Jass as chairman

PETALING JAYA: Axteria Group Bhd has appointed Datuk Seri Zaini Jass as its chairman.

Corporate News

Hextar Capital bags RM155mil hospital job

PETALING JAYA: Hextar Capital Bhd's (HCB) subsidiary, Legacy Core Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a contract for the construction of a hospital in Melaka worth RM155.3mil.

Nation

Syed Saddiq graft acquittal verdict fixed for June 30

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Court has fixed June 30 to deliver its decision in the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in his graft case linked to Bersatu's Armada funds.

Corporate News

Uzma bags PETRONAS Carigali contract

KUALA LUMPUR: Uzma Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of leasing and operation and maintenance of portable water injection module (PWIM) for Phase 3 of the Bayan redevelopment project.