Malaysia still ranks poorly with digital life quality
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 Oct 2021: Despite climbing 10 places since last year, surpassing Indonesia and Thailand, the third annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks Malaysia …
Anti-colonialism Tanzanian author wins Nobel prize in literature
STOCKHOLM, 8 Oct 2021: Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his moving depiction of the effects of colonialism, the Swedish Academy reported yesterday. The …
Whistleblower says Facebook puts profits above user safety
WASHINGTON, 6 Oct 2021: Facebook puts its profits before the safety of its users and hides the fact that its platforms “harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy,” a …
Facebook had to use rival’s tweet to apologise for 6-hour service disruption
NEW YORK, 5 Oct 2021: With four of the world’s most used social and messaging networks – Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, all part of tech scion Mark Zuckerberg’s company …
Malaysian students bring honours to nation
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Sept 2021: A bunch of Malaysian students had brought honours to the nation in recent days, showcasing their innovation and creativity. The 3M Inspire Challenge saw a …
Early preventive therapy in babies can reduce autism handicaps
SYDNEY, 21 Sept 2021: A therapy with parents to support the social development of babies – who show early signs of autism – reduces the possibility of being diagnosed with …
Over-64s make up record 29.1% of Japan’s population
TOKYO, 20 Sept 2021: About 29.1% of Japan’s population is aged 65 years or older and accounts for 13.6% of the country’s workforce, both record figures, the government announced on …
Instant cup noodles mark 50th anniversary
TOKYO, 18 Sept 2021: Exactly half a century ago, Japanese entrepreneur Momofuku Ando invented an instant dish which could be eaten in its own packaging container after just adding hot …
White House offers to help Nicki Minaj better understand Covid-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON, 17 Sept 2021: The White House yesterday confirmed it has contacted rapper Nicki Minaj to answer her questions about Covid-19 vaccines – after she tweeted a message claiming it …
Dine-in allowed at 7 PLUS highway rest areas
SUBANG JAYA, 16 Sept 2021: PLUS Malaysia Bhd has reopened seven rest areas for dine-in services, accessible only to fully vaccinated persons. In a statement, PLUS said the four rest …