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Trading ‘Dr Google’ for ‘Dr AI’: Why more Malaysians are self-diagnosing using chatbots — and what medical experts fear most
Growing reliance: 89 per cent of Malaysian internet users use AI tools, often trusting them over doctors for health decisions and diagnosis. Real risks: Experts warn AI-driven self-diagnosis causes misdiagnosis, […]
Every Malaysian soldier must master unarmed combat as first line of defence, says army commander
BALING, July 14 — Unarmed combat, known locally as Tempur Tanpa Senjata (TTS), serves as the primary self-defence shield for all military personnel. Commander of the Army Special Warfare Training […]
Malaysian schools need more mental health professionals amid rising student crises, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — A growing number of negative incidents involving school students in recent years has raised serious public concern. These cases ranged from students falling from school […]
UNHCR card does not shield holders from Malaysian laws, says Akmal Nasrullah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) card is not a citizenship document and does not grant immunity from Malaysian laws, says Economy Minister […]
Tumpat police seize RM60,000 worth of yaba pills, arrest car repossesser
KOTA BHARU, July 13 — Police arrested a local car repossesser and seized 6,000 yaba pills worth an estimated RM60,000 during a raid along Jalan Kubang Batang, Wakaf Baru, Tumpat […]
Malaysia’s border agency probes alleged RM100 payment to KLIA 2 officer via personal QR code
SEPANG, July 13 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has launched an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct and abuse of power involving one of its officers […]
Melaka police detain businessman over suspected involvement in 10 child sexual assault cases
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Police have detained a local businessman believed to be involved in 10 cases of sexual assault against boys between March and yesterday. Melaka police chief […]
Malaysia, South Korea team up to train 200 AI and digital professionals
SHAH ALAM, July 13 — The Ministry of Digital today launched the Korea-Asean Digital Academy (KADA), a joint initiative with the Republic of Korea to develop industry-ready artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Alor Setar premise accused of being foreign-run found operated by Malaysians, says council
ALOR SETAR, July 13 — The Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) today denied claims that a premise on Jalan Langgar was operated by foreigners, as alleged in a video that […]
Malaysia confident of 4-5pc growth in 2026 despite global headwinds, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The government remains bullish that Malaysia’s economy could grow between four to five per cent despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowering its global economic […]