The Communications Ministry has retracted its statement on building a pioneering AI system using Huawei Technologies chips.

"Malaysia would deploy 3,000 units of Huawei’s primary AI offering by 2026," said Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching earlier.

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Teo said Chinese AI startup DeepSeek would contribute an AI model to the project.

Meanwhile, the statement drew attention from the White House, which is working to counter China's AI ambitions.

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A former Immigration officer, now holding the Datuk title, reportedly masterminds a Pakistani cartel smuggling migrant workers into Malaysia and collaborates with Pakistani agents on syndicates like the ‘A to B’.

“He plays a crucial role by arranging migrant worker quota approvals and handling dealings with the department.

“He even owns several companies that exist only on paper to facilitate the syndicate,” a source told Malaysiakini, adding that the Datuk’s son is working in the Immigration Department.

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🧵1 A local agent familiar with the syndicate said that Pakistani agents have begun to dominate KLIA, particularly at Terminal 1.

Pakistanis are gaining control at KLIA as agents struggle to exploit Chinese nationals, who now use the autogate system, removing the need for bribes.

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There was no bullying incident at Lahad Datu Hospital that led to the death of pathologist Dr Tay Yien Yaa, said an Independent Task Force.

It found that she was stressed due to her workload, although the tasks were still within her job scope.

Tay allegedly died by suicide last Sept, with her family claiming mistreatment.

🧵1 "Kita dapati tugasan yang dilakukan mendiang seperti mana ditetapkan dalam senarai tugas. Tidak ada satu-satunya yang kita dapati di luar skop atau bidang tugas.

"Selaku Timbalan Ketua Jabatan, Tay juga menguruskan perolehan, isu penjagaan stor dan sebagainya," it said.

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SPAN has urged local councils to mandate alternative water supply plans for new data centres to prevent shortages as developments grow in Johor and Selangor.

The commission warned that reliance on treated water for cooling systems will be unsustainable in 3 to 5 years.

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“Before the local councils give approvals to build these large-scale centres, they must make sure to state to investors and respective parties the existence of rainwater harvesting, including clean water.

“It cannot be an afterthought,” said chairman Charles Santiago.

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Chief Justice Tengku Maimun said there is a need to correct misunderstandings about Islam, even among Muslims.

The top judge cited M Indira Gandhi's case, clarifying there is no basis in Islam to deprive her of her children, attributing the issue to state and federal overlaps.

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🧵1 Tengku Maimun said despite the civil court granting custody to the mother, conflicting orders issued by the Shariah court complicated the process.

Faced with the conflicting orders, the mother then sought a judicial review, requesting police assistance to reunite her with her children.

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Khazanah Research Institute says rising house prices in Malaysia are influenced by extended mortgage repayment periods rather than actual property values.

Longer tenures create an illusion of affordability, driven by innovative financing methods.

🧵1 Theebalakshmi Kunasekaran from KRI highlights that unaffordable homes aren't just a wage issue.

She adds wage increments, even with minimum wage intervention, can't keep up with rapid house price escalation.

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The senior police officer who rammed into 17-year-old Zaharif Affendi Zamrie with his car last year, was travelling at 90.9kph at the time of the collision.

The Ipoh High Court was told that data from the vehicle’s ABS and stability control systems showed the brake pedal was not pressed, with the accelerator at maximum during the incident.

🧵1 “The steering angle was at -2.5 degrees. The accelerator was at a maximum, causing the brake assist to not operate due to the acceleration.

“If the driver in this case suddenly applied the brakes, the ABS data would have been recorded,” a Perodua technical assistant said.

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A new analysis of acne creams and cleansers found that dozens of products, including popular brands like Proactiv and Clearasil, contain chemical linked to cancer.

Researchers tested over 100 benzoyl peroxide products and found ⅓ were contaminated with high levels of benzene.

🧵1 The analysis found Proactiv contained 18 times the amount of benzene allowed in US drugs, while a CVS brand face wash had 13 times the US FDA's safety limit.

The findings support an earlier controversial study, increasing pressure on the FDA to address the products' safety.

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Fugitive Jho Low reportedly transferred US$406,000 to Kim Kardashian and her former partner Kris Humphries, while Pharrell Williams received US$2,025,000.

These payments were made using funds from 1MDB through his shell company, Good Star Ltd, a witness testified today.

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According to financial fraud investigator Richard Templeman, Low misappropriated US$1.03 billion from 1MDB's JV with PetroSaudi Limited and transferred the funds to Good Star.

"These were used for the personal benefit of the co-conspirators and their associates."

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MRT Corp says it it will be undertaking a three-month public inspection exercise for the Circle Line (MRT3) project starting from September 2 to December 2.

This is for the public to review and provide feedback on the proposed alignment, site and context plans.

🧵1 As part of the public inspection exercise, MRT Corp has set up 35 designated locations throughout the Klang Valley.

These include eight MRT info kiosks and 27 MRT info trucks stationed at key sites.

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A 24-year-old man has been brutally murdered at Jasin Hospital, Melaka.

Police say the victim was first attacked by a group of masked men armed with machetes at a barber shop in Taman Rim Baru.

🧵1 "The injured victim managed to contact his brother to drive him to the hospital to seek medical attention.

"Upon arriving at the hospital, the assailants returned and again started to attack him mercilessly and smashed the windscreen of the car," say Jasin police.

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Seoul authorities say women's accessories sold by online retailers Shein, Temu, & AliExpress contained toxic substances, with some levels hundreds of times above acceptable limits.

Out of 144 products tested from the companies, multiple items failed to meet legal standards.

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Shein shoes were found to have phthalate levels far exceeding legal limits, with one pair 229 times over.

“Phthalate-based plasticisers can reduce sperm count, cause infertility and premature birth,” says Seoul’s environmental health team.

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Starbucks Malaysia operator Berjaya Food Bhd has recorded a net loss of RM29.76 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2024 from a net profit of RM15.94 million the same period last year.

Its revenue also almost halved to RM138.65 million in the quarter under review.

🧵 1 BFood has registered a net loss of RM53.31 million for the first nine-month period of the year versus a net profit of RM86.13 million in the previous corresponding period.

Its revenue also dropped 28.96% to RM599.74 million from RM844.22 million over the same period.
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1. Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor will face temporary scheduled water supply disruption from 9am on 5 June, due to maintenance and replacement works.

"These works are expected to be completed by 7pm, 5 June," said Air Selangor.





2. Water supply is expected to be restored in stages at 3am on 6 June (Thursday) after maintenance and replacement works are completed and the main water supply distribution system has been stabilised.

"The full recovery time is expected to be at 12pm, 7 June (Friday)," it said.

1. One of every two children in the lower income group in Kuala Lumpur are now eating only 2 meals or less per day.

This according to a UNICEF study on Post-Pandemic Cost of Living Impact, on 755 households living in 16 low income flats in Kuala Lumpur. 2. About 52% of the children surveyed ate less than 3 meals a day, compared to 45% before the pandemic.

The rise in living costs have also forced many breadwinners of these families to work longer hours and even cut back on food.

1. AstraZeneca has admitted in court for the first time that its Covid-19 vaccine can cause rare but deadly blood clotting, reports The Telegraph.

The company is facing class action suits over claims that its Covid vaccination caused serious injury or death in dozens of cases.

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2. Lawyers representing the claimants believe some of the cases could be worth up to £20 million in compensation.

Taxpayers will cover any potential settlement because of an indemnity deal AstraZeneca struck with the Government during the height of the pandemic.

1. QSR Brands Holdings has temporarily suspended operations of 108 KFC outlets across Malaysia as of April 27, after about 6 months of boycott movement, reports Nanyang Siang Pau.

The Chinese daily cited information from Google Maps.
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2. Kelantan is said to be the worst-affected state with nearly 80% or 21 outlets halting operations, followed by 15 stores in Johor, and 11 in Kedah.

Selangor has reportedly temporarily closed 11 branches, 10 of which are located in Malay-majority Shah Alam.

1. Too many children are not learning sufficiently in Malaysia despite concerted efforts to improve learning, says a World Bank report.

"While the average child spends 12.5 years in school in Malaysia by his/her 18th birthday, he or she learns the equivalent of only 8.9 years." 2. The report said the average child in Singapore spends 13.9 years in school and learns the equivalent of 12.8 years.

"In Korea, the average child spends 13.6 years in school and learns the equivalent of 11.7 years. Such success is not limited to highincome countries," it said.

1. Congo has accused Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals from an embattled eastern region in its products.

In an April 22 letter to Apple, lawyers for Congo's government said Macs, iPhones, and various Apple products are "tainted by the blood of the Congolese people." 2. The lawyers for Congo accused Apple of purchasing minerals like tin, tungsten and tantalum — collectively known as 3T minerals.

The minerals are alleged to be smuggled from Congo into neighbouring Rwanda, where they are laundered and "integrated into the global supply chain".

1. EPF has announced that members below age 55 will have their accounts restructured into 3 accounts, from May 11, 2024.

Balances in Account 1 and Account 2 will remain in Akaun Persaraan and Akaun Sejahtera respectively, while Akaun Fleksibel will start with a zero balance.

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2. All contributions after May 11, 2024 will be allocated into the new accounts - 75% into Akaun Persaraan, 15% into Akaun Sejahtera and 10% into Akaun Fleksibel.

Withdrawal applications from Akaun Fleksibel can be made online via KWSP i-Akaun or at any EPF branches nationwide.

1. Nestlé adds sugar and honey to its infant milk and cereal products sold in many poor countries but not in Europe or UK, according to a report.

The study said "almost all" the Cerelac infant cereals examined contained added sugar of an average of almost 4 grams per serving.

2. The highest was detected in the Philippines at 7.3 grams, followed by 6.8 grams in Nigeria and 5.9 grams in Senegal.

Additionally, 7 out of 15 countries did not declare on product labels that sugar was added.