As Trump presidency looms, fact-checking and cheques are cut
[New Straits Times] - 01/8/2025
TECH leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook’s announcement that it would end its US fact-checking programme the latest victory for the president-elect and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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AI in the classroom: A cursed blessing? — Radika Subramaniam
JANUARY 8 — This write-up is inspired by my experience as a lecturer, teaching English courses to a diverse group of (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/01/2025
Express bus driver injured in Ayer Keroh crash involving eight vehicles, including three lorries
MELAKA, Jan 8 — An express bus driver was seriously injured in an accident involving eight vehicles at Lebuh Sungai (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/01/2025
Sarawak police: 35-week pregnant driver loses baby after car crash at Jalan Bau-Lundu in Kuching
KUCHING, Jan 8 — A woman was injured and lost her baby in an accident at the Kampung Opar junction, KM5 Jalan (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/01/2025
Ringgit retreats against US dollar, strengthened against other major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to close lower against the US dollar on (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/01/2025
Woman found dead in Sandakan, believed to have fallen from 23rd floor of condo
SANDAKAN: A woman was found dead, believed to have fallen from the 23rd floor of a condominium on Jalan Buli Sim Sim (…)
[New Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Turning annexation into advantage: A global citizen’s perspective on Canada’s strategic opportunity — Che Ran
JANUARY 8 — When Donald Trump suggested annexing Canada, the world collectively rolled its eyes. Another provocative (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/01/2025
MACC: Four directors among eight held over alleged commercial vehicle licence bribery
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 8): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested eight individuals, including a (…)
[BorneoPost] - 8/01/2025
35-week pregnant driver loses baby in Jalan Bau-Lundu crash
KUCHING (Jan 8): A woman was injured and lost her baby in an accident at the Kampung Opar junction, KM5 Jalan (…)
[BorneoPost] - 8/01/2025
Najib admits he was final decision-maker as PM, but denies running ‘one-man show’
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 8): Datuk Seri Najib Razak today confirmed in court that he had the final say as the prime minister (…)
[BorneoPost] - 8/01/2025
Kyrgios suffers new injury setback days before Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 8 — Nick Kyrgios pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic citing an abdominal strain on (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/01/2025
PJ teen missing since Tuesday
PETALING JAYA: A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing since Jan 7. She was reportely last seen at the PPR (…)
[New Straits Times] - 8/01/2025