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IBM goes all-in on quantum: US$10b, a 2029 deadline, and a chip called Anderon
NEW YORK, May 29 — IBM says it will spend more than US$10 billion (RM40 billion) over the next five years on quantum computing — a cutting-edge technology that could […]
Market whiplash: Asia stocks surge, oil slides on fresh hopes for US-Iran ceasefire extension
HONG KONG, May 29 — Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded today, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their […]
‘Mysterious’ one-day Johor assembly sitting on June 22 sparks fresh dissolution rumour
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — The sudden calling of a “mysterious” one-day special sitting of the Johor State Legislative Assembly on June 22 has reignited intense speculation over the potential […]
Malaysia’s No. 1 Islamic economy title an achievement regardless of race or religion, says minister Nga Kor MingÂ
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s leading Islamic economy in 2025, a recognition that highlights the country’s strong Islamic financial system, halal industry, innovation […]
Climate change is shrinking the safe window for Haj, study warns
MECCA, May 29 — Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the annual Muslim Haj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions, according to a new […]
US growth revised down, inflation hits highest level since 2023
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The US economy expanded less than initially estimated in the first quarter, government data showed yesterday, while a key inflation gauge separately hit a three-year high […]
AI giant Anthropic raises US$65b, overtakes OpenAI with near-trillion-dollar valuation
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29 — Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said yesterday it had raised US$65 billion (RM258 billion) in a new funding round that values the Claude maker at US$965 […]
Motorcyclist, 62, killed after MPV rear-ends bike on Sepupok Bridge in Miri
MIRI, May 29 — A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal accident at Sepupok Bridge here late Thursday after his motorcycle was rear-ended by a multipurpose vehicle (MPV). Miri police […]
Border chaos as ageing immigration system crashes again, stranding thousands around Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Tens of thousands of travellers braved massive queues at all entry points across Malaysia yesterday, after the national immigration system collapsed once again following a […]
RM2,000 tickets and tough choices: Soaring airfares cast shadow over Gawai reunions for outstation Sarawakians
KUCHING, May 29 — Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments and financial constraints […]