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YTL AI Labs partners Nvidia to boost Malaysia’s AI capabilities with Ilmu-Nemo-30B model
KUALA LUMPUR: YTL AI Labs has collaborated with Nvidia to advance Malaysia’s sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, using Nvidia’s Nemotron open models. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Iraq in talks with Iran to safeguard oil tanker traffic through Hormuz
DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) – Iraq’s oil minister said Baghdad is talking to Iran about allowing some of the country’s oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the […]
Pollution from Russian strike on Ukraine hydro plant cuts water to Moldovan city
CHISINAU, March 16 (Reuters) – A Russian attack on a hydroelectric plant in southern Ukraine triggered an oil spill and polluted water systems in neighbouring Moldova, with supplies cut completely […]
UK, Finland, Netherlands consider joint defence financing, procurement
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) – Britain, Finland and the Netherlands are looking at teaming up to jointly finance and procure weapons, munitions and military equipment, given the increasing threat level […]
87 companies under investigation for alleged umrah cartel, says Fuziah
KUANTAN: Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said a total of 87 umrah operators are currently under investigation over allegations of an umrah cartel. […]
Trio nabbed siphoning subsidised diesel, modified vehicles seized
KOTA KINABALU: The Marine Police arrested three local men involved in illegally siphoning subsidised diesel using modified fuel for vehicles during Ops Taring Gelora Aidilfitri here. Read full story Date: […]
Diesel subsidy schemes under review to curb smuggling in Sabah, Sarawak, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Diesel subsidy schemes under review to curb smuggling in Sabah, Sarawak. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
4,000 to be released from bankruptcy on fast-track basis in conjunction with Aidilfitri, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Some 4,000 individuals, including single parents, will be freed from bankruptcy under a fast-track initiative in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story Date: […]
Asia stocks attempt a rebound with central banks in the spotlight
SINGAPORE: Stocks climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday, pressing for a second day of gains as investors confronted a crowded central bank calendar and an unrelenting Middle East conflict. Read […]
Gold firms as investors assess Middle East fallout ahead of policy decisions
GOLD prices edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed by easing fears of prolonged disruptions to oil shipments, while investors assessed the economic impact of the Middle East conflict ahead of a […]