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Newly appointed J-Kom Chief Hisyamuddin Ghazali has come under fire after referring to businessman Albert Tei and former BN Strategic Communications deputy director Eric See-To as “Cina sesat” on Facebook.
He also described the duo as “balaci pembangkang”, stating that “mereka sebelum ini 24 jam serang PMX Anwar Ibrahim, kini hadap saya seorang ja.”
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Political activist Hisyamuddin Ghazali has been appointed director-general of the Community Communications Department, effective today, replacing Ismail Yusop after more than a year in the role.
Hisyamuddin previously served as special duties officer to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution.
Ismail’s departure makes him the fourth person to head J-Kom since the Madani government took office.
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Separately, Hisyamuddin also lodged a police report against Tei, accusing him of causing a disturbance at the Communications Ministry, affecting the smooth conduct of duties by civil servants.
He further alleged that Tei had made baseless accusations against the Ministry.
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AI-powered companion dolls in South Korea help elderly people living alone combat loneliness by holding conversations, maintaining daily routines and calling for help in emergencies.
One user, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja, said her doll greets her when she returns home, sings when she feels bored, and reminds her to eat and take medication.
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Hyodol, the start-up behind the dolls, said about 14,500 units are in use in South Korea, including those owned by individuals, rented by governments, or used in nursing homes.
The dolls can converse using ChatGPT and are also programmed with scripts based on users’ real-life interviews.
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The Social Architects said a Freedom of Information Act should be backed by an independent and accessible information commission to enforce the law and hear appeals.
The Sri Lankan NGO said it faced challenges after nearly a decade of operating under Sri Lanka's Right to Information Act, as the Madani government prepared to table its FOI Act later this month, reports Malaysiakini.
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1. Putrajaya has agreed to enact a Freedom of Information Act and amend the Official Secrets Act, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
It has also agreed to draft the Government Procurement Bill to enhance accountability among those involved in government procurement.
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The Social Architects said Sri Lanka's RTI implementation faced uneven compliance, with some public institutions delaying responses, providing incomplete information or relying on broad exemptions.
The NGO noted that frequent transfers of information officers and fears of retaliation among marginalised communities discouraged the use of the law.
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Sarawak-based Reach Ten said it invested about US$1 million in SpaceX, with the indicative value of its stake estimated at US$2.81 million.
This came as SpaceX founder Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after the company listed on the Nasdaq at a valuation of US$2.2 trillion.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to price its IPO at US$135 (RM536.69) per share, selling 555.6 million shares to raise US$75 billion in what would be the largest IPO on record.
The rocket and satellite communications company is seeking a valuation of about US$1.75 trillion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Reach Ten said the investment provided exposure to one of the world's most innovative technology companies while complementing its existing role in the Starlink ecosystem.
The telecommunications service provider added that it saw strong long-term opportunities from the continued expansion of satellite-enabled communications worldwide.
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A man has accused DBKL of leaking his personal contact details to a developer after lodging a complaint about dust pollution from a nearby construction site.
He claimed he received a message from a project representative instead of an official update from DBKL after submitting the complaint through the ADU@KL platform.
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He also alleged that no follow-up action was taken and that his case was marked as "resolved" in the system without explanation.
According to the Threads user, the dust pollution had affected his family, causing his one-year-old and four-year-old children to frequently fall ill.
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"How could a DBKL officer release my personal phone number to the party being complained against?
"This is a clear violation of the Personal Data Protection Act," he wrote on Threads.
DBKL said it has launched an internal investigation following the allegations.
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He added that the pull of family networks is especially strong among the Rohingya community, who are willing to take significant risks to enter Malaysia illegally.
"Bagi etnik Rohingya khususnya, faktor keluarga ini memainkan peranan besar dalam keputusan mereka," he said.
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He said illegal entries via the Malaysia-Thailand border remain a near-daily challenge for enforcement authorities.
As such, he has ordered all IPDs in Kelantan to intensify operations against undocumented migrants, rather than relying solely on the General Operations Force.
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He added that Thai authorities generally do not face major issues with large numbers of migrants as long as they do not remain in the country for extended periods.
Meanwhile, police have identified Rohingya settlements in several areas in Kelantan, but stressed that the situation remains under control.
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Family ties in Malaysia are a key factor driving undocumented migrants to enter the country via the Malaysia–Thailand border, said Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat.
He said many consider Malaysia their final destination rather than Thailand, as they already have relatives in the country who can provide support upon arrival.
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Rohingya refugees must comply with local laws at all times or face firm action, including matters involving businesses and illegal construction, said Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister also directed state governments to play a more assertive role in monitoring any misconduct or misuse of premises involving the community.
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