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In a significant development on the global stage, OpenAI has entered a strategic partnership with Taiwanese manufacturing giant Foxconn to design and build next-generation AI infrastructure. This partnership speaks volumes about the rapidly evolving AI landscape and the strategic moves by leading technology players to enhance AI capabilities at scale.
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Recent results from Sarawak's 2025 Ujian Penilaian Dual Language Programme reveal that English remains the strongest subject among students, while Science and Mathematics exhibit significant performance gaps, especially in rural areas. This educational snapshot in East Malaysia carries insightful implications for Penang, a state known for its manufacturing
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The recent sentencing of Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, Fugees rapper and convicted participant in Jho Low’s 1MDB-linked scheme, to 14 years in a US prison for fraud and money laundering brings renewed focus on the complexities of cross-border financial crimes. Though the case is set in a global context, its
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A recent parliamentary town hall involving students exposed significant shortcomings in Malaysia’s school bullying complaint mechanisms. Highlighting critical gaps where children do not feel safe or supported when reporting bullying incidents, this issue strikes at the core of social stability and educational wellbeing. While this development originates from federal-level
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The recent developments surrounding Pakatan Harapan candidate Remysta Jimmy Taylor in Sabah’s 17th state election illuminate broader strategic considerations that reach well beyond the borders of East Malaysia. While Remysta’s 'Moyog boy' grassroots credentials underscore effective local political engagement in Sabah, the ripple effects of such
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The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has signaled its willingness to meet with Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership to discuss its future trajectory. More notably, MIC’s recent articulation that its potential exit from BN is a survival strategy rather than an act of political spite carries substantial reverberations throughout Malaysia’s
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As Italy’s national football team, under the leadership of Gennaro Gattuso, prepares for a physically demanding World Cup playoff against Northern Ireland, the global football landscape is once again in the spotlight. Such high-stakes matches transcend the boundaries of sports, sparking ripple effects in tourism and lifestyle sectors worldwide
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The recent issuance of a fresh thunderstorm warning by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) for the Klang Valley and four other states underscores the ongoing challenges Malaysia faces with volatile weather patterns. While the advisory specifically highlights these regions, the situation offers critical insights for Penang, particularly regarding its policy
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Shopee’s recent collaboration with four major Malaysian courier companies — City-Link Express, GDEX, Pos Malaysia, and SPX Express — marks a pivotal step toward standardising e-commerce logistics nationwide. This move not only signals a customer-centric improvement in delivery efficiency and reliability but also poses significant implications for Penang’s growing logistics
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Japan's recent approval of a RM560 billion relief package under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet marks a significant development amid rising debt levels and a weakening yen. This ambitious economic stimulus aims to counteract economic slowdown concerns and currency pressures. While Japan's economic scale
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Recent geopolitical developments have cast a shadow over the Asia-Pacific tourism landscape, notably through China's travel warning against visiting Japan. This advisory has triggered a significant contraction in Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan, with anticipated losses estimated at around RM5 billion (US$1.2 billion) in tourism receipts.
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Recent news of a king cobra found entering a home through an uncovered bathroom pipe in Baling exemplifies a growing challenge that straddles public safety, urban management, and ecological balance. While this incident occurred outside Penang, the underlying issues resonate with the state’s ongoing urbanisation and environmental management strategies.