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New Zealand health data ransom: Why 'Kazu' hackers extended their deadline

WELLINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Hackers claiming to have accessed more than 100,000 people's health records in New Zealand have reportedly extended a ransom deadline until Friday, after saying they want to buil... Read More


Here's why social media firms may come to love Malaysia's new Online Safety Act

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 7 -- Social media companies now have to play by the rules of a new law in Malaysia, but they may find it actually benefits them. On January 1, these two key events affecting these ... Read More


About 80 Malaysians a day turn to HEAL 15555 mental health hotline for help, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Malaysians are making around 80 calls a day to the mental health helpline HEAL 15555, as mounting life pressures and greater awareness drive more people to seek emotional and p... Read More


Ex-Sabah Star politician to know fate Jan 12 over molestation charges

KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 6 -- A 53-year-old politician facing four molestation charges involving a 2021 State Unduk Ngadau contestant will learn his fate on January 12. The decision date was set at the co... Read More


BNM gets RM2.5b boost, plans RM10b guaranteed loans to widen SME financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will receive an additional RM2.5 billion to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on helping first-time borrowers gain access to ... Read More


Six-year-old boy fractures nose after fall at Jewel Changi net attraction

SINGAPORE, Jan. 6 -- A six-year-old boy reportedly suffered a fractured nose after falling at the Walking Net attraction at Canopy Park in Jewel Changi Airport during the year-end school holidays. Ac... Read More


Penang mayor says foreign cook ban at private eateries not a done deal, hinges on feedback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Penang's city authorities have pushed back against suggestions of an imminent clampdown on foreign cooks at private food premises, saying any wider restrictions would only come... Read More


Malaysia positions itself for Asean aviation training leadership, says Loke

SEPANG, Jan. 6 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia is positioning itself to become a recognised aviation training hub in Asean, as growing demand in the sector drives the need for skilled... Read More


Landslides cut off Kemabong village, trigger flash floods

KEMABONG, Jan. 6 -- Heavy rains caused multiple landslides along the road to Kampung Tinura on Sunday night, cutting off residents from Kemabong town and Tenom. Villager Usup Antawor said about 10 la... Read More


Python captured near Keningau Market

KENINGAU, Jan. 6 -- The Keningau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) captured a python near a flower shop by the Pasar Tamu Ground on Thursday morning. BBP Chief Severinus @ Mohd Nidzam Sainkui said the in... Read More