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Nothing off the radar: Malaysia's army to deploy mobile CBRNE command centre in 2027 as AI upgrades its threat‑response readiness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- For decades, a specialised unit in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) - the 12th Squadron Royal Engineer Regiment - has been quietly tracking down some of the deadliest threats... Read More


From trimming menus to margins: How some Malaysian businesses are surviving the global energy crisis 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 --  Local businesses are already feeling the adverse effects of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war After surviving the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, these ... Read More


Magic‑mushroom therapies: What research shows as Trump seeks faster review of psychedelic treatments

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- US President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order directing health regulators to speed reviews of psychedelic treatments and increase federal funding for research i... Read More


Godzilla returns with a more immersive roar in 'Minus Zero', says director (VIDEO)

LAS VEGAS, April 24 -- Godzilla will be closer to audiences than ever before in Godzilla Minus Zero, the film's Japanese director said. "I don't think we've ever been able to get this close... Read More


UMW Aerospace delivers first 100pc Malaysian-made rear fan case to Rolls-Royce

KULA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Sime UMW's aerospace unit UMW Aerospace has delivered its first 100 per cent Malaysian-made rear fan case to Rolls-Royce plc, marking a significant milestone in its manufactur... Read More


Ringgit holds ground against US dollar at close, edges up against euro and pound

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies on Friday, while remaining stable versus the US dollar. At 6pm, the ringgit was unchanged at 3.9630/9670 against the ... Read More


Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian counterpart following reports that two Malaysian fuel-carrying tankers are stranded an... Read More


Malaysia's elderly care industry: Ready or not? - Ilyana Mukhriz

Kuala Lampur, April 24 -- Recently, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad shared findings from the 2025 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS). He highlighted that only 14.7 per cent of elde... Read More


PM: No talks yet on postponing Johor, Melaka state polls due to energy crisis

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the government has yet to discuss postponing the Melaka and Johor state elections to a later date, following the nationwide e... Read More


Viral videos trigger investigation as NUS student quits leadership role over racist remarks

SINGAPORE, April 24 -- A student at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has stepped down from a leadership role and is under investigation after videos of her making racist remarks spread widel... Read More