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Japanese startup’s urine-based cancer test shows early detection potential

Non-invasive kit detects seven cancer types at pre-malignant stage, offering hope in low-resource areas like Hokkaido

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Cybersecurity alert as 16 billion login credentials leaked online

Cybernews researchers uncover vast trove of stolen passwords, sparking renewed warnings over digital security and online account protection

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Glass bottled drinks found to contain more microplastics than plastic, French study reveals

Unexpected findings show glass bottles of soda, beer, and wine may release significantly more microplastic particles than plastic bottles or cans, largely due t...

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Batik revival faces test of identity, style and support

Rising interest in traditional textile not yet matched by deep-rooted local appreciation, say industry voices

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Kuala Lumpur tops Asia’s list for micro holidays, says Agoda

KL emerges as the leading destination in Asia for overnight micro holidays, with Penang also making the top ten

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OPEC to maintain fossil fuel investment amid global energy transition

Organisation stresses need for a balanced, multi-pathway approach to ensure energy security, affordability, and emissions reduction

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Low health literacy a major barrier to regular screenings, says Health Minister

Dzulkefly urges Malaysians to act early in detecting NCDs, cancer and mental health conditions under MOH screening drive

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Govt reassures people on data privacy under Act 709

Deputy Digital Minister urges confidence in Malaysia’s data protection laws amid concerns over data access requests

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Penan blockades against logging spreads as women and elderly join protests

Timber disputes escalate in interior Sarawak as native communities demand halt to deforestation of ancestral land

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Malaysia’s digital future at risk as talent gaps, legacy systems and cyber threats persist

National transformation ambitions face critical hurdles as workforce, infrastructure and security challenges hamper progress towards a digital-first economy

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Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission

Tokyo-based company ispace declared the mission a failure several hours after communication was lost with the lander

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OpenAI finds more Chinese groups using ChatGPT for malicious purposes

OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts that generated social media posts on political and geopolitical topics relevant to China

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IJN implants Southeast Asia’s First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker

Malaysian heart institute achieves regional milestone with world-first wireless cardiac device system