KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said the audio recording of a conversation purportedly between him and Toh Puan Nai'mah Khalid that went viral on social media was generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The former economy minister, while dismissing claims that he was the person in the clip discussing a plot to topple the government with the widow of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, said any rational person would recognise that the audio was AI-generated. "Previously, there was an audio recording of (Datuk Seri) Anwar Ibrahim and (Datuk Seri) Hamzah Zainudin's wife. "What is even more interesting is that this recording of my conversation with the wife of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin. Rafizi, in an accompanying video, added that he does not answer calls or use WhatsApp because he believes the communications platforms may be monitored.

Even after the final verdict, the FA of Malaysia (FAM) has yet to offer a public apology to Malaysians. - NSTP/EIZAIRI SHAMSUDINKUALA LUMPUR: Even after the final verdict, the FA of Malaysia (FAM) has yet to offer a public apology to Malaysians. Critic Zack Rahim said: "CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) has said you were wrong. FIFA has sanctioned FAM and the seven players for document falsification relating to national team eligibility. FAM, which has been defensive in its appoach to the whole affair, has questioned the fairness of the CAS judgment.

ALOR STAR: The RM13.96 million multi-storey car park under construction at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah (HSB) here is expected to be completed by the end of next month, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the car park would help resolve the long-standing parking problems faced by patients, visitors and staff at the hospital. He said the ministry channelled RM6.93 million in development allocations to HSB from 2023 to 2025, involving 63 projects. He said the ministry has also added an invasive cardiology laboratory (ICL) at HSB worth RM22.5 million to reduce waiting times for heart patients requiring procedures at the hospital. "This is the second ICL at HSB and is expected to reduce waiting times for patients undergoing procedures at the hospital by up to 50 per cent.

A 29-year-old female trainee doctor was found dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra (HSIP) here yesterday morning. - File picKUALA KRAI: A 29-year-old female trainee doctor was found dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra (HSIP) here yesterday morning. Kuala Krai police chief Superintendent Mazlan Mamat said police were alerted to the incident by hospital authorities at 9.55am. Following the report, a team from the district Criminal Investigation Division and the Kuala Krai police station was dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation. "Preliminary investigations at the hostel room found the victim lifeless.

Wisla Krakow is one of Poland’s oldest and most successful clubs with 13 league titles, lead the second tier as they chase promotion back to the top flight. - Pic from Wisla Krakow FBKRAKOW: Wisla Krakow will not travel for today's league match at Slask Wroclaw after the hosts barred Wisla supporters from attending the fixture, the Polish club told Reuters yesterday. Wisla, one of Poland's oldest and most successful clubs with 13 league titles, lead the second tier as they chase promotion back to the top flight. "If Wisla does not go to this match, it will automatically be a walkover," Kulesza told TVP Sport. "We will not travel to a match where our supporters are banned from attending," he told Reuters.

(March 7): Nintendo Co filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade on Friday, seeking a refund for duties it paid to the US government as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Nintendo said the tariffs paid were “unlawfully collected” and asked that there is a “prompt refund” to the company, according to the filing dated March 6. Thousands of US companies are already seeking refunds for about US$170 billion (RM670.86 billion) paid under the earlier tariffs that were overturned, which Trump issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. On Feb 20, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president issued those tariffs illegally.

Novo and Hims plan to announce a new partnership as soon as Monday, according to the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The partnership is a surprising move for Novo, which sued Hims in February for launching a copycat version of its new Wegovy weight-loss pill. Novo’s willingness to partner with the telehealth platform now is a sign the drugmaker is under mounting pressure to regain its footing. Its partnerships with other telehealth companies, including Ro and Weight Watchers, have been less contentious. Ro, for example, was able to offer Novo’s Wegovy pill on its platform as soon as it became available in January.

"It was surreal, it was an emotional day," Tatum told ESPN after the win. Tatum admitted that during his long rehab he had even questioned whether he would be able to return. Elsewhere Friday, the San Antonio Spurs delivered another statement performance with a come-from-behind 116-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Los Angeles Lakers kept up their run of recent good form with a 128-117 blowout against the Indiana Pacers. Luka Doncic's 44 points carried the Lakers to a victory which leaves Los Angeles on 38-25 in sixth place in the Western Conference.--AFP

Guardiola's side suffered a damaging blow when they were held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Nottingham Forest in midweek. Second-placed City are seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, although they have a game in hand and host the Gunners in April. We are not a complete team to compete, that is the reality, we are in the process of many changes," he said. The Newcastle tie doesn't kick off until 2000 GMT, which is something Guardiola has mixed feelings about. "Of course when we arrive early at home it's better than late for the recovery, but it is what it is.

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips attends a training session on the eve of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi final match aginst South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 3.--AFPAHMEDABAD: New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India's bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips on Friday. Defending champions India and New Zealand clash in Ahmedabad on a blockbuster Sunday after the co-hosts edged out a spirited England team in the second semi-final. A succession of precise yorkers and length balls yielded just six runs and England were behind the chase. New Zealand, who thrashed South Africa in the first semi-final, are eyeing their maiden title in their second final appearance and Phillips said the team are ready for Bumrah. Against England, his four overs returned figures of 1-33 in a match where 499 runs were scored in 40 overs.

Arteta's side were beaten in the 2018 FA Cup by Nottingham Forest, then of the Championship, and have progressed beyond the fourth round only once since 2017. The FA Cup won by Arsenal in 2020 remains the club's last trophy and the pressure is on to finally end a six-year wait for silverware. The Premier League leaders face Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley on March 22 as they chase a potential quadruple. Third-tier Mansfield have already knocked out top-flight opposition this season in Burnley while they also won away at Sheffield United. Should Nigel Clough's team spring a huge fifth round upset on Saturday, Arteta fears there could be consequences for the rest of the campaign.

Narathiwat Prison director Superintendent Surin Chantep (Pic) said the 31-year-old ex-footballer would remain in prison although his 84-day remand order had ended. — STR/SHARIFAH MAHSINAH ABDULLAHNARATHIWAT: A former Kelantan footballer has yet to be charged at the Narathiwat Court for the murder of a Malaysian man and other offences last year. Narathiwat Prison director Superintendent Surin Chantep said the 31-year-old ex-footballer would remain in prison although his 84-day remand order had ended. "He may face charges for murdering the Malaysian man in Sungai Golok town, as well as other offences," he said. The suspect has been remanded at Narathiwat Prison since Nov 2 after the Narathiwat Court denied him bail due to the seriousness of the offences.

Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHANDATUK Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s reunion with a taxi driver who once took her to a singing competition decades ago has drawn warm reactions online, Kosmo! She met the uncle during a breaking-of-fast event organised by the Nurjiwa Foundation in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, where she also donated to those in need. Some netizens said the taxi driver was also the one who brought Siti’s first success home to Kuala Lipis in the comment section. > It also reported that a 12-year-old who is battling blood cancer needs up to 35 blood donors to support the life-saving treatment. “The public is encouraged to donate blood consistently because every donation can help save the lives of patients in need,” said the National Blood Centre.

PETALING JAYA: These are dry days in the north of the peninsula, with hot weather and several dams hitting “warning” levels. The central region has been spared, with thunderstorms forecast across parts of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur – but it won’t be for long. These areas, along with Putrajaya, will face a stretch of drier and hotter days soon, with reduced rainfall forecast beginning July. The dry spell has hit several states exceptionally hard, with warnings issued for eight dams across the country. In Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan, day temperatures have been forecast to range between 31ºC and 33ºC.

PETALING JAYA: She sells “red pills” which ostensibly help in reducing weight. People would buy them,” said the traditional medicine practitioner based in Kelantan. She added that there is high demand for traditional medicines. But she was tight-lipped when asked whether she had received complaints about any side effects from her red pills. He said consumers should not buy traditional medicines from roadside stalls, door-to-door sellers or even some online platforms.