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'It sounded just like my brother': How deepfake voices are fuelling money scams

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Imagine receiving a voice note on WhatsApp from someone who sounds exactly like your younger brother - his voice, tone, and even the way he says your name are all spot on. He ... Read More


AI scams are getting real: Here are the cases happening in Malaysia that you should know about

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Scams used to be easy to spot - all it took was some bad grammar, a weird link, or a dodgy phone call. But in today's digital era, fraudsters are using artificial intelligence... Read More


Automatic citizenship for overseas-born children of Malaysian mums expected by late 2026 but only after royal nod, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government has yet to implement the automatic granting of citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers... Read More


New haze forecasting system in the works as DOE steps up monitoring, enforcement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The Department of Environment (DOE) is developing a detailed haze forecasting system in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), with pilot testing expected to... Read More


Key Kelana Jaya LRT upgrade to cause service changes on weekends in August, September

SUBANG JAYA, July 28 -- Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) will undertake a major upgrade of the signalling system on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line between August and November to improve operational eff... Read More


Perikatan deputy chief: PM talks reform, but 'biased' A-G pick fails the test

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has raised concerns over the appointment of a serving civil servant as Auditor-General. He said the move go... Read More


Perikatan chief whip files motion to refer PM to Rights and Privileges Committee over Pulau Batu Puteh remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has submitted a motion to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul to refer Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib... Read More


Home Ministry to table Sosma amendments in August, 13 offences to be removed, says Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry plans to table a policy paper in August proposing amendments to the Security Offences (Special Measures) A... Read More


Fahmi: Domestic Trade Ministry rolls out 'Ops Kesan 4' to tackle profiteering after SST expansion

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 -- The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has launched 'Ops Kesan 4' to monitor and prevent profiteering activities following the expanded scope of the Sales and Servi... Read More


My50 pass renewal to go fully digital via Touch 'n Go eWallet from July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that starting July 1, all My50 unlimited travel pass users, both existing and new, can renew and use their passes digitally throu... Read More