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AI must be central to child online safety laws as kids adopt technology faster than adults, experts warn

As children embrace artificial intelligence at up to three times the rate of adults, experts say online safety laws can no longer focus solely on social media platforms, urging governments to embed AI governance, privacy safeguards and child rights into future digital regulations

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports