China launches 6 new satellites into space

China on Friday launched six new satellites into space, state media reported.

The Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 01-06 satellites were sent into space from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi province.

A home-built Long March-2D carrier rock…

Over 64 Million Domestic Tourists Recorded In Q2 of 2024

A total of 64.8 million local tourists were recorded in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 23.8 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr…

6,130 doping control samples collected at Paris Olympics

A total of 6,130 samples were collected in the doping control program during the Paris Olympic Games, covering 39 percent of all participating athletes and nearly all the delegations, the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced.

The number of s…

Two-year-old Girl Drowns in Drain Hidden By Floodwaters

A grandfather was heartbroken when he discovered that his granddaughter drowned in a drain in Lorong Seri, off Jalan Langgar, near here last night.

Amidst the stormy season with floods currently swamping the northern states, Mohd Hamidan Hashim, 38,…

Oil down amid China’s slowing demand, OPEC+ supply boost

Oil prices dropped on Friday amid growing concerns about an economic slowdown in key markets, China’s slowing demand and the potential for increased OPEC+ supply.

International benchmark Brent crude fell by 0.45 percent r to USD74.54 per barrel at 1…

AIGE To Serve As Initial Reference For Industries, Ai Players, Not Legal Requirement – Chang

The Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE), launched today, will serve as an initial reference for industries and AI players, rather than a legal requirement, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

He express…

Yellen says Fed’s rate cut ‘very positive sign’ for economy

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut of 50 basis points is “a very positive sign” for the American economy.

She said the Fed’s jumbo cut “reflects confidence” for the central bank that inflat…