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Malaysian-Born Scientist Dr Thein Wins ‘Science Oscar’ Breakthrough Prize

By Katherine (Kay) on April 19, 2026 8:17 pm |

🇲🇾 Malaysia News and 📲 Science & Technology

Malaysian-Born Scientist Dr Thein Wins ‘Science Oscar’ Breakthrough Prize

Malaysian-Born Scientist Dr Thein

PETALING JAYA, 19 April 2026 — Malaysian-born scientist Thein Swee Lay has become the first from Malaysia to win the prestigious Breakthrough Prize, widely regarded…

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AI’s “State-of-the-Art” Models Struggle With Basic Enterprise Tasks, Raising Questions on Real-World Deployment

AI’s “State-of-the-Art” Models Struggle With Basic Enterprise Tasks, Raising Questions on Real-World Deployment

By Steven Tech on April 19, 2026 7:58 pm |

⚙️ Development & Sustainability, 🌶️ Asia News and 📲 Science & Technology

‘The Mummy’ Stumbles at Box Office as Mario and Sci-Fi Blockbusters Dominate Global Screens

‘The Mummy’ Stumbles at Box Office as Mario and Sci-Fi Blockbusters Dominate Global Screens

By Jack & Roses on April 19, 2026 7:16 pm |

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China’s Orient Securities Deal Set to Create US$8.6 Billion Brokerage Amid Industry Consolidation Push

By Rebecca Hsu on April 19, 2026 7:00 pm |

⚙️ Development & Sustainability, 🌶️ Asia News and 📊 Asia Market

$290 Million Crypto Hack Triggers DeFi Contagion, Exposing Systemic Risks in Digital Finance

$290 Million Crypto Hack Triggers DeFi Contagion, Exposing Systemic Risks in Digital Finance

By Chee Liang CFA on April 19, 2026 6:52 pm |

🌶️ Asia News and 📊 Asia Market

Airbus Eyes Stronger Asia-Pacific Market Share as Aviation Demand Surges Despite Global Headwinds

By Bernard Lee on April 19, 2026 4:40 pm |

⚙️ Development & Sustainability, 🌶️ Asia News and 📊 Asia Market

Semiconductor Upcycle to Power Penang’s Growth Despite Global Headwinds

Semiconductor Upcycle to Power Penang’s Growth Despite Global Headwinds

By Bernard Lee on April 19, 2026 4:34 pm |

⚖️ Economy, 🇲🇾 Malaysia News and 💵 Business and Finance

Humanoid Robots Outpace Humans at Beijing Half Marathon, Signalling Breakthrough in AI and Robotics

Humanoid Robots Outpace Humans at Beijing Half Marathon, Signalling Breakthrough in AI and Robotics

By Steven Tech on April 19, 2026 12:42 pm |

📲 Science & Technology, 📸 Lifestyle and 🥇Sports

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Recovery Journey, Shines Light on Pressures of Creative Life

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Recovery Journey, Shines Light on Pressures of Creative Life

By Jack & Roses on April 19, 2026 10:59 am |

🎭 Entertainment and 📸 Lifestyle

Credential Authenticator Expands English Proficiency Verification Across Asia-Pacific Job Platforms

Credential Authenticator Expands English Proficiency Verification Across Asia-Pacific Job Platforms

By Bernard Lee on April 19, 2026 9:25 am |

⚙️ Development & Sustainability, 🌶️ Asia News and 📸 Lifestyle

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