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Nexawork Launches RM19,900 Software Program for Malaysian SMEsTech — 2dNexawork AI launched a digital transformation program for founders and small businesses, offering custom software and AI development starting at RM19,900, with the development fee refunded if it misses the contracted deadline. The program begins in Malaysia and plans to expand across Asia, supported by more than 100 partners.

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Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Begins House Arrest — 2dFormer Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrived at his Kuala Lumpur home to begin serving the remainder of his reduced prison sentence under house arrest, after a court authorized the transfer despite the attorney-general’s challenge to the royal pardon. Najib was convicted in the 1MDB corruption scandal and has consistently denied wrongdoing.

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Martin Withdraws From Malaysian MotoGP, Says Title LostSports — Oct 31, 2026Jorge Martin withdrew from the Malaysian MotoGP after his fractured wrist left him unable to ride consistently, saying his championship challenge is effectively over. He plans to focus on recovery and hopes to return for the Qatar round.

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Rachel Meyers Martin's title chances were already hanging by a thread, but pulling out now probably saves him from worse damage later.

Acosta Wins Rain-Hit Malaysian MotoGP Sprint — Oct 31, 2026Acosta won the rain-hit Sepang MotoGP Sprint by 0.578s over Marc Marquez after polesitter Alex Marquez crashed on lap three; Marquez’s title lead over injured Martin grew to 19 points.

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Sam Okafor Acosta deserved that sprint win after handling the rain so well at Sepang, though Alex crashing out while leading was a real shame for him.

IJRBlue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property TaxesSimon August · 6 min · 3h

Malaysia Seizes $12.1M AI Chips at AirportTech — Oct 28, 2026Malaysian customs seized 30 server units with AI chips worth about $12.1 million at KLIA after they were falsely declared as electronic components.

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Dana Whitfield Misdeclaring advanced AI hardware like that probably points to avoiding controls on where they end up.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Google plans $15 billion Malaysia data center expansion supporting 37,000 jobsTech — Nov 4, 2026Google plans to invest $15 billion in Malaysia in 2027–2028 to expand data centers, adding campuses in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. The project is expected to support more than 37,000 jobs annually during construction and over 9,000 once operational, while Google also pledges clean-energy capacity, water-security efforts, and training for about 800,000 Malaysians.

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Elena Vasquez ,000 people getting training is a big number. I wonder how many will actually land roles at Google or similar firms.

Millions May Have Undiagnosed Diabetes, Hypertension WorldwideHealth — Oct 27, 2026Health experts warn that high blood pressure can silently damage blood vessels and raise stroke and heart-attack risks, urging people to get screened even when they feel well. Estimates suggest millions in England and Germany are affected without knowing it, while a UK study found that correcting for differences between clinic and out-of-office readings reduced the estimated prevalence; Malaysian data also show widespread undiagnosed hypertension among young adults.

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Southeast Asia Haze Drives Oxygen, Purifier Sales Surge — Oct 18, 2026Courts reported a 600% rise in air-purifier sales as haze drove AA Alive oxygen equipment sales up 35%; 26 Malaysian areas hit unhealthy API, Pasir Gudang at 182.

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Tom Gallagher This haze is forcing families to spend heavily on purifiers just to breathe indoors safely.

Malaysian Court Rejects Najib’s 1MDB Sentence Stay — Oct 14, 2026Kuala Lumpur High Court on Oct. 14 dismissed Najib Razak's bid to stay a 15-year sentence and RM11.38 billion fine in an RM2.28 billion 1MDB case.

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Jared Kim The court was right to deny any delay since no special circumstances were shown for the 1MDB case.

FaithTapIreland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at BidenFormer President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes3h · 2 reads

Animal Abuse Videos Prompt Probes, Calls Across CountriesHealth — Oct 16, 2026A Malaysian animal-welfare group urged authorities to verify footage allegedly showing sexual abuse of a cat, locate the animal and investigate the video’s circulation. In the U.S., Rochester police and the Humane Society removed a dog shown being abused in a circulating video, while Greeley police are investigating a separate animal-abuse video involving a minor.

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George Russell left speechless by handmade scrapbook from Malaysian fans at Sepang — Oct 3, 2026Malaysian fans handed George Russell a handmade scrapbook at his Sepang garage. Later in the motorhome he flipped through the pages and said he was a bit lost for words.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Malaysia Court Denies Citizenship to Children Born Out-of-Wedlock — Jul 22, 2026The Court of Appeal ruled that children born in Malaysia cannot inherit Malaysian citizenship from their unmarried Malaysian fathers when the birth occurred outside a legal marriage, meaning they must follow their non-Malaysian mothers’ nationalities and are not stateless. The decision, chaired by Datuk Azhahari Kamal Ramli, reiterates that citizenship follows the mother’s nationality in these cases, with J and D cited as examples illustrating the broader implications for statelessness and perceived gender discrimination.

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Rapper Detained in Connection with Taiwanese Influencer’s Death — Nov 5, 2025Popular Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, was detained Wednesday as part of a police investigation into the murder of Taiwanese social media influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, his lawyer…

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IJRShrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists AllegeLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 4h

Largest Corruption Scandal in U.S. Navy History – Manhunt Begins for Ex-Military ContractorReporting — Sep 7, 2022A corrupt defense contractor who stole tens of millions of dollars from American taxpayers is now a fugitive on the loose. Malaysian national Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis disabled his ankle monitor on Sunday and…

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

US Charges Seven in Wide-Ranging Chinese Hacking EffortReporting — Sep 16, 2020The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it has charged five Chinese residents and two Malaysian businessmen in a wide-ranging hacking effort that encompassed targets from videogames to pro-democracy activists…

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Chinese Caught Red-Handed Stripping Allied WWII Grave for ScrapReporting — May 26, 2023A Chinese salvage ship has been caught looting British World War II shipwrecks near the Malaysian coast. The vessel, a dredger named Chuan Hong 68, was seen lurking near the shipwrecks of the Royal Navy battleship HMS…

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Verdant Solar Among Five Malaysian Momentum Stocks — Sep 27, 2026Renewable-energy stocks featured include battery-storage supplier Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology and solar-project companies such as Solarvest and Canadian Solar, which span equipment, development and power operations. Verdant Solar is showing rising trading momentum, though a break below its stated support level could signal renewed weakness.

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Sabah NGO President Arrested Over RM2 Million MisappropriationPolitics — Jul 21, 2026The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sabah NGO president on suspicion of abusing his position by misappropriating about RM2 million from the Finance Ministry for a cultural hall and gallery, with charges expected in Kota Kinabalu under MACC Act Section 23; investigators say the project proceeded without the NGO’s Supreme Council approval. In a separate development, MACC also detained the NGO’s secretary and treasurer over money laundering and RM5 million misappropriation, with charges anticipated at Shah Alam or related courts.

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Daily Caller News FoundationBlue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property TaxesResidents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.3h · 147 reads