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Kering CEO aims to double profit margins and revive Gucci in sweeping overhaul

FLORENCE, April 16 -- Kering CEO Luca de Meo pledged to more than double the luxury group's operating profit margin and boost the appeal of its flagship brand Gucci as he sought to reassure investors ... Read More


AI-generated police video: Girl under investigation, say Jasin cops

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- A girl is suspected of misusing artificial intelligence (AI) technology after uploading a video showing two male police officers escorting and holding the hand of a woman bel... Read More


How illegal 'kereta sapu' are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- So what exactly is a kereta sapu?  This is when drivers of private cars or vans illegally offer to drive you around for a spot of sightseeing in Malaysia, at cheaper pr... Read More


India's green fuel plans trigger protests as rural India fears water loss and land diversion

NEW DELHI, April 16 -- Protests are rippling across rural India against proposed ethanol plants that could ease the country's dependence on oil and gas ‌imports, but many in the countryside worr... Read More


AI everywhere, data nowhere: Firms race into AI but data access and quality lag, survey shows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Most organisations still lack the data foundation needed for success despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), according to Cloudera's latest global survey ex... Read More


Ringgit firms against US dollar ahead of Malaysia's 1Q GDP data

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia's advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1... Read More


Malaysia rolls out RM80m classroom push to ease overcrowding in schools nationwide

JOHOR BAHRU, April 16 -- The Works Ministry, in collaboration with the Education Ministry, will undertake the construction of classrooms in schools nationwide in an effort to address the issue of over... Read More


Govt allocates RM2.5m for National Wesak Conference, wider community outreach

Kuala Lampur, April 16 -- The government has allocated RM2.5 million for the National Wesak Day 2026 celebrations.  This is the first time the government has approved funds in support of Wesak D... Read More


Umno to decide tomorrow on comeback bids by ex-members under 'Rumah Bangsa' push

JOHOR BAHRU, April 16 -- The Umno leadership is expected to decide on accepting the first batch of applications by former members to rejoin the party under the Rumah Bangsa initiative tomorrow, said U... Read More


Blackpink's Jennie joins Trump, Xi and Takaichi on Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list

 NEW YORK, April 16 -- Jennie has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026, marking another milestone for the South Korean singer who rose to global prominence as a m... Read More