Social media and messaging platforms must have a responsibility in protecting the data and information of consumers in the current digital society.

Consumer data must be protected by online platforms

“Pilots, arm your drones!” The marshal’s call cuts through the electric hum of spinning propellers. Engines whirr, a countdown begins and pilots snap on their First-Person View (FPV) goggles. With a flick of the throttle, the drones shoot into the air.

From behind their headsets, the pi...

Cover Story: Taking flight

FPV (first-person view) drone racing is a high-speed battle of reflexes and cutting-edge tech. Pilots, equipped with FPV goggles, navigate intricate obstacle courses at blistering speeds, executing razor-sharp manoeuvres with split-second precision.

Only the most skilled racers dominate...

Listicle: Masters of the skies

Data has become the lifeblood of modern businesses, driving operations and decision-making. With ransomware threats on the rise, however, organisations cannot afford to be complacent about their cybersecurity measures.

Lim Hsin Yin, vice-president of sales for Cohesity Asean, says while...

Cybersecurity: Data recovery crucial in combating ransomware

The gig economy has become an integral part of Malaysia’s workforce, providing countless individuals with flexible earning opportunities. The ability to set one’s schedule, choose trips and earn on their own terms has drawn thousands of e-hailing drivers to the industry. This flexibility often co...

Gig Economy: Balancing flexibility and protection: A new era for Malaysia’s e-hailing drivers

On a quiet Saturday evening, what was supposed to be a nice hearty dinner for my wife and I ended up with me standing over a pot of chicken, sausages and inedible curry. How did I end up in this unfortunate mess?

It was all the fault of ChatGPT. Let me tell you the events that preceded ...

Geek Speak: Chicken sausage curry à la ChatGPT

Malaysians are bracing for another economically challenging year, with the Ipsos Predictions 2025 Report revealing that about four out of five Malaysians believe taxes and inflation will rise, which will significantly impact consumer spending and force brands to rethink their strategies.

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Futureproofing: Why contextual advertising is Malaysia’s answer to the 2025 budget crunch

Retail and consumer product organisations are at a pivotal point in their artificial intelligence (AI) journey.

An IBM study, The AI Readiness Barometer: Asean’s AI Landscape, reveals that only 8% of the retail industry surveyed in Malaysia is prepared to adopt and implement AI technolo...

Solutions: Retailers see increased demand for traditional and generative AI

Last month was a dramatic one for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Just when everyone was super bullish on the industry, especially American giants OpenAI and Nvidia Corp — the developers of ChatGPT and high-performance GPU (graphics processing unit) chips respectively — the chips came ...

The Pitch Deck: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

E-commerce has become a crucial platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and many are finding opportunities to grow through online marketplaces.

Shopee, one of the country’s most-visited e-commerce platforms, has placed a strong emphasis on supporting local businesses, s...

Interview: Bridging gaps for MSMEs in the e-commerce marketplace

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Phishing hits 893 million in 2024, a 26% spike

Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024, a sharp 26% increase from nearly 710 million in 2023. The surge in attempts occurred between May ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

US-headquartered cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers warn that the technology used by DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence (AI) research organisation, is alarmingly vulnerable to jailbreaking compared with those of its peers and can produce nefarious content with...

Guardrails: Little to no expertise needed to jailbreak LLMs, says Palo Alto Networks

After the dust settled on the TikTok ban fiasco in the US, I opened the app to check out a barrage of videos a friend had sent me in direct messages — just the usual routine. Everything seemed normal, nothing was really out of place since the Americans came back online. But I noticed that some no...

Geek Speak: What am I supposed to say?

The entry of China’s DeepSeek, which launched the DeepSeek-V3 artificial intelligence (AI) model in December and the DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model on Jan 20, has been described as a “Sputnik moment”. We look at the better-known generative AI models in the market, and how they compare.

Getting to know GEN AI players

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against any attempts to challenge the government by organising protests against the Urban Renewal Bill (URA).

PM warns against leveraging Malay identities to disrupt urban renewal efforts

South Koreans gathered in huge numbers in the capital Seoul on Saturday to support or oppose impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol before a court decides whether his short-lived declaration of martial law disqualifies him from office.

Supporters, protestors rally across South Korea ahead of President Yoon's impeachment ruling

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Western nations to ramp up pressure on Vladimir Putin, saying Russia’s president will “sooner or later” have to engage in serious discussions over a ceasefire in Ukraine.

UK urges pressure on Russia if Putin balks at truce, calls for 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine

The US announced visa restrictions on current and former Thai officials involved in the return of 40 Uyghurs to China last month, a setback for the Southeast Asian nation striving to strike a balance between its two largest trade partners.

US slaps visa curbs on Thai officials for Uyghur deportation to China

Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25% by next year to emerge as a hub for data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto chief of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Friday that Starship is set to depart for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Tesla humanoid bot Optimus.

Starship, carrying Tesla's bot, set for Mars by end-2026, says Musk

National energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said on Saturday it is continuing discussions with multiple stakeholders, following a report that negotiations over the ongoing gas aggregator role with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) have reached a deadlock.

Petronas says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role after media report on deadlock

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday launched the Mara Madani Waqf, aimed at strengthening the Malay and Bumiputera agenda in the country.

PM launches Mara Madani Waqf aimed at strengthening Malay, Bumiputera agenda

The Electric Train Service (ETS) has achieved another milestone in its effort to expand the country’s rail network, with the launch of operations between the Butterworth, Padang Besar and Segamat stations on Saturday.

KTMB launches ETS service to Segamat

The 46th Asean Summit is scheduled to take place from May 26 to 27, while the Asean Summit with Dialogue Partners is set for late October, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Tok Mat: 46th Asean Summit in May, Summit with Dialogue Partners in October

Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (KL:CHGP) has big plans this&nbsp;year. It aims to achieve a sales target of RM2 billion and expand into Melaka and Johor this year. In this week's cover story, &nbsp;Chiau Haw Choon, the group managing director of its parent company, Chin Hin Group Bhd (KL:CHINHIN), talks about the encouraging sales of RM1.3 billion last year and his target this year.&nbsp;Of the RM2 billion sales target, RM1.4 billion will come from existing projects and the remaining RM600 million from new launches. In addition, he unveils the developer’s plan to venture overseas after establishing a firm foundation in the domestic market.

Upping its game

SHAH ALAM (March 16): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim&nbsp;attended the 18th DAP National Congress held at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) here on Sunday, to elect the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC).

PM attends 18th DAP National Congress

HONG KONG (March 16): China's Baidu said on Sunday that it had launched two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, including a new reasoning-focused model that it said rivalled DeepSeek's model, as it vies to stand out in a fiercely competitive AI race.

China's Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida/WASHINGTON: (March 15): More than 1,300 Voice of America (VOA) employees were placed on leave on Saturday and funding for two US news services that broadcast to authoritarian regimes was terminated, one day after President Donald Trump ordered the gutting of the government-funded media outlet's parent and six other federal agencies.

Voice of America staff put on leave, Trump ally says agency 'not salvageable'

KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): While the Democratic Action Party (DAP) is a firm ally of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, party chairman Lim Guan Eng emphasised that it will never be a "yes-man" party.

DAP won’t be a ‘yes-man’ party, says Guan Eng

Those who spent a lot of time in the UK or have a soft spot for its produce allsorts would be well familiar with Vimto, the Mancunian mixed soft fruit drink that has ingrained itself in — pun fully intended — British pop culture.

Top of the pop

KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): The Democratic Action Party (DAP), the largest party in the country’s ruling coalition, has pledged its support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to remain in office after the 16th General Election (GE16).

DAP backs Anwar to stay as PM after GE16 — Loke

HAVANA (March 15): Cuba's capital Havana plunged into darkness for a second night on Saturday, as efforts to restore power proceeded in fits and starts, with setbacks slowing progress and leaving several million still without electricity across the island.

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