Category: General

SEOUL, An international framework is essential to ensure the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the military, particularly for developing countries and the Global South, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He emphasised the need for this framework due to the substantial disparity in the deployment of AI technology, especially within the military sector. Mohamed Khaled highlighted that the framework should focus on creating constructive pathways to assist disadvantaged nations in catching up and receiving meaningful support. ‘The international framework must address potential biases in defining what constitutes ethical and responsible AI use in

KANGAR, The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail granted an audience to Uzbekistan Ambassador to Malaysia Karomiddin Gadoev here yesterday afternoon. Istana Arau, in a statement today, said Karomiddin was accompanied by the Trade and Economic Counselor of the Uzbekistan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Mutalibjon Khojimurotov. It said that the envoy expressed support for fostering mutually beneficial cooperation between Perlis and the republic, particularly in the economic sector. ‘Karomiddin also hopes for increased collaboration between Perlis and Uzbekistan in the education sector through Universiti Malaysia Perlis and Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis, as well as in the Islamic tourism industry,’

KANGAR, Perlis State Assembly today elected PAS Deputy Commissioner 1 Baharuddin Ahmad and Perlis Bersatu secretary Azahar Hassan as the state representatives to be appointed as senators. Baharuddin, 68, and Azahar, 54, will be replacing Datuk Aziz Ariffin and Seruandi Saad whose terms ended on Aug 25. Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli nominated Baharuddin and Azahar, while Simpang Empat assemblyman Razali Saad and Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah seconded. Earlier, Speaker Rus’sele Eizan said the election must be done as the notification of Aziz and Seruandi’s end of term as the state-elected senators had been presented to the

SHANGHAI, GEESATCOM, China’s private equivalent to ‘Starlink,’ has achieved a major milestone in its satellite network project. On September 6, 2024, at 2:30 AM, GEESATCOM successfully launched its third orbital plane from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. This launch deployed 10 satellites, all of which entered their designated orbits and are operating normally. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY – The police seized PHP1.7 million worth of shabu and arrested a suspected drug pusher during a buy-bust in Barangay Candau-ay, this city, near midnight Monday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said Tuesday that the 40-year-old male suspect, of Purok Iba, Barangay Palinpinon, Valencia town, is classified as a “high-value individual” on the police’s list. He was arrested around 11:45 p.m. while allegedly selling shabu to an undercover agent at Purok Yellow Tops in Barangay Candau-ay. Authorities confiscated approximately 250 grams of suspected shabu during the operation. The suspect is currently