‘Pokémon with guns’ game goes viral, angering Nintendo loyalists
The viral new video game Palworld, referred to by fans as “Pokémon with guns”, is attracting players by the millions. It’s also got fans of Japan’s legendary pocket monster franchise outraged over perceived similarities. Japanese developer Pocketpair Inc. sold 5 million copies of Palworld in three days, the company announced Monday on X. On the video-game marketplace Steam, […]
Temperatures in Seoul fall to -21.7 °C
SEOUL: Morning temperatures in Seoul fell to -14 degrees Celsius (°C), with apparent temperatures of -21.7 °C today (January 23) as the latest cold wave continued to grip South Korea, grounding hundreds of flights countrywide. The cold wave that struck the country the previous day continued to further freeze the nation, keeping daytime temperatures below […]
Indonesia pushes carbon economic value to achieve NDC target
JAKARTA: Indonesia: The Indonesian government continues to encourage the role of multi-stakeholders to achieve the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target through implementing carbon economic value, according to the country’s Environment and Forestry minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar today (January 23), reported the Antara news agency. “Several initial steps have been carried out with the existence of […]
For 2024, temple organisers expect massive turnout similar to last year’s Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves and Ipoh
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — As the vibrant celebration of Thaipusam approaches, Batu Caves Hindu Temple and Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh are gearing up for a grand celebration this Thursday. The anticipation is high, with temple organisers expecting a massive turnout of devotees and tourists similar to last year, when Thaipusam fell on February 5. […]
Sabah drug ring: Eight suspects still at large, including ex-cop
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight people, including a former policeman, are still being sought in the ongoing investigation of a Sabah-based drug syndicate allegedly led by a Datuk. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said among the eight people, four are Filipinos and an Indonesian. “Previously we charged two policemen and this time… […]
Kerajaan jamin bonus lebih baik untuk warga Kastam – PM
PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memberi jaminan warga Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) akan diberikan kadar bonus lebih baik tahun ini susulan prestasi kutipan cukai direkodkan jabatan itu. Menurutnya, JKDM merekodkan pencapaian kutipan cukai melebihi sasaran ditetapkan tahun lalu dan ia satu pencapaian membanggakan. “Saya hargai dan menaruh keyakinan sebab itu saya boleh […]
Hujan lebat berterusan tahap buruk dijangka berlaku di Terengganu hingga esok – MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) hari ini mengeluarkan amaran hujan lebat berterusan tahap buruk dijangka berlaku di enam lokaliti di Terengganu hingga esok. MetMalaysia dalam kenyataan memaklumkan kawasan tersebut membabitkan Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang dan Dungun. Amaran hujan berterusan tahap waspada sehingga esok turut dikeluarkan bagi Kelantan meliputi Tumpat, Pasir […]
Fenomena El-Nino: Kapasiti air beberapa LRA di Kedah menurun
ALOR SETAR: Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (SADA) mendapati kapasiti pengeluaran air harian di beberapa loji rawatan air (LRA) menunjukkan trend penurunan yang berpunca daripada Fenomena El Nino. SADA menerusi satu kenyataan berkata, Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia melaporkan fenomena cuaca kering dan panas ini sedang berlaku di seluruh negara dan dijangka berterusan sehingga suku kedua […]
Capaian rangkaian 5G di Selangor melebihi 95 peratus – Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: Capaian perkhidmatan rangkaian 5G di Selangor telah mencapai 95.9 peratus sehingga Disember lepas, kata Menteri Komunikasi Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata peratusan capaian itu adalah amat baik, khususnya kepada negeri yang ekonominya berasaskan kepada perindustrian serta perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (SME) seperti Selangor. Bagaimanapun katanya maklum balas daripada syarikat telekomunikasi mendapati masih banyak dalam […]
