Over 11,600 deepfake content taken down since 2024, says deputy minister

More than 11,600 items of false or deepfake content have been taken down from nearly 12,500 complaints related to artificial intelligence (AI) misuse received by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) since 2024, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday.

Malaysians can apply for security-enhanced 10-year passport starting tomorrow, says Saifuddin Nasution

Malaysians aged 18 and above can apply for the new security-enhanced International Malaysian Passport with a validity period of either five or 10 years, starting on Wednesday.

MPOB expects CPO prices to remain strong at RM4,000-RM4,300 a tonne this year

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) to remain strong at between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne this year, supported by current global petroleum prices.

Malaysian exporters record RM160mil in trade leads at Korea Import Expo 2026

MACC lifts seizure orders on Rohas Tecnic unit's bank accounts

Rohas Tecnic Bhd (KL:ROHAS) said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has revoked all seizure orders imposed on the bank accounts of its subsidiary, HG Power Transmission Sdn Bhd (HGPT), as well as the personal bank accounts of the unit's current officer and former officers.

Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad appointed MPOA chairman

The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) has appointed Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad as its new chairman for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Lee Yeow Chor, who held the role for the last six years.

Plantation stocks fall along with palm oil prices, analysts still see support

Malaysian plantation stocks fell on Thursday as prices of palm oil slumped along with that of crude oil while analysts are watching the weather closely for comfort.

Galen Centre calls for govt to set up statutory commission to oversee private healthcare

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has urged the Malaysian government to set up an independent statutory commission to oversee Malaysia’s private healthcare sector, citing the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) report.

Johor polls: MACC to open five operations rooms

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will open five operations rooms across Johor for public complaints related to corruption.

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