AMSTERDAM, Aug 31 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) with EMV prepaid banking and transport cards that support beep(TM), a contactless ticketing system for Manila Metro. BPI is one of the leading banks in the Philippines, and
Apple is finally set to unveil something new on September 7. While the company hasn’t said what it will be, it’s pretty much certain a new iPhone or two will make an appearance at the invite-only San Francisco event. The Apple rumor mill has been churning out juicy details about the iPhone 7 and
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 – The National Transformation Programme (NTP) which is now in its seventh year of implementation has recorded encouraging growth, and thus brushed off negative perception of Malaysia as a failed state, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. He said the tabling of the NTP report
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 30 – Reeling in shock over an alleged bribes-for-home racket by Penang assemblyman Lim Siew Khim’s father, Gerakan says the explanation by the parties involved have left many questions unanswered. Penang Gerakan Vice-Chairman Oh Tong Keong said the Penang state government should form a commission of inquiry on the issue of alleged
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 30 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into so-called bribe-for-home deals to obtain affordable houses allegedly involving the father of a Penang assemblyman. State MACC director Datuk Abd Aziz Aban said the anti-corruption body had recorded statements from two people believed to have been
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 29 – A video clip showing that the Penang DAP assemblyman father appearing to solicit money in order to obtain low cost housing for people has went viral on social media. The video, which was released on Facebook page “Penang Kini” on Saturday shows that Siew Khim’s father, Lim Keat Seong talking about
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 29 – Chin Khoon Sing funeral which happen this morning 10:00am and leaves for the Batu Gantong Hokkien Cemetery and Crematorium. She was on her way to visit her family in Klang after work when she was killed by a hook that fell from a crane and hit
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 – Fish Leong Tu T’appelles L’amour 2016 World Tour Malaysia was happening at SPICE Arena here on Saturday evening. Over 7,000 fans gathered to see The Queen of Love Songs in action again, and armed with LED lit batons and homemade signs, they filled the arena. Concert organiser,
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 – About 200 SMK Hamid Khan ex-student attending SMK Hamid Khan 39th Gathering 2016 at Jen Hotel here today. The chairman of organiser committee James Quah said this was the first year they organised this event and more to come on the following years. “The purpose
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 26 – Police will record statements from several other parties to complete investigations into the case involving controversial rap singer Namewee who produced a video clip in a mosque in Tanjung here which allegedly insulted Islam, said Penang Police Chief Datuk Abdul Ghafar Rajab. “So far more than
If you have an iPhone, you need to download the latest iOS update right now. Apple released the “important security update” in response to an active malware threat that can be used to read texts and email, record calls (including WhatsApp and Viber calls), track your location and turn on your phone’s
KARIYA, Aug 26 – In an effort to deepen and advance its knowledge in artificial intelligence, DENSO has entered into a technical advisory contract with one of the world’s foremost researchers in computer vision, Carnegie Mellon University Professor Dr. Takeo Kanade. Through this contract, DENSO is looking to advance its
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 – Northern Region states in Malaysia should focus on the long-term security and sustainability of regional raw water resources instead of seeking unsubstantiated ‘water profitability’. It should be noted that Kedah is not ‘supplying’ raw water to Penang. Penang is drawing raw water from Sungai Muda, a river
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 25 – Controversial rapper and musician Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, remand extended at George Town magistrate’s court here on this morning. The remand has been rejected by Assistant Court Registrar Ahmad Tajudin Zain and Namewee has been brought to IPD, George Town, Penang. Earlier today,
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 24 – Three suspect were detained by police after their car Proton Iswara Aeroback lost control and crashed on a low-cost residential area in Solok Sungai Pinang here early Wednesday morning. The incident was happen on 5.30am, the police had fired five shots at the car near the Jelutong dumpsite along Tun Dr Lim Chong
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 24 – Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation, Chow Kon Yeow together with the Sungai Pinang assemblymember, Lim Siew Khim visited to the residence of the Sungai Pinang during the Listening Tour at Jelutong here this morning. The main purpose of the listening tour was to listen
GEORGETOWN, Aug 22 – Controversial rapper and musician Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had remanded at George Town magistrate’s court here this morning. Namewee had remanded for 4 days beginning today to facilitate investigation on a video clip shot at a mosque in Tanjung Bungah here, titled ‘Oh My God’, which allegedly insults
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 – Controversial rapper and musician Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, has been arrested upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport today. This was confirmed by Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mior Farid Alatrash. Mior was quoted as saying that the 33-year-old artist will be transferred to Penang to
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 19 – Datuk Lee Chong Wei fought his way into the Rio Olympics men’s singles finals after beating Lin Dan of China at the Pavilion 4, Riocentro here Friday. He took 1 hour 23 minutes to defeat his opponent 15-21, 21-11, 22-20 in the semifinal match. Datuk Lee Chong Wei will be
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 – “Disney Tsum Tsum Pop Up Store” by KOMIC is one of the largest Disney Pop Up Store to be held at Gurney Paragon Mall on 12th to 18th September 2016. Disney Tsum Tsum games featuring more than 500+ latest Disney Tsum Tsum merchandise including Apparel, Toys, Bags, Water
