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The Star
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Tesla's head of Optimus humanoid robot programme exits company
Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Optimus, informed colleagues on Friday that he is departing effective immediately, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. —/AFP The leader of Tesla Inc.'s Optimus program is leaving the company, according to a person familiar with the matter, injecting uncertainty into the humanoid robot effort that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk sees as a significant part of its future business. Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Optimus, informed colleagues on Friday that he is departing effective immediately, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Ashok Elluswamy, who leads Tesla's Autopilot teams, will take over responsibility for Optimus, the person said. Kovac, Elluswamy and Musk didn't respond to requests for comment. Kovac subsequently confirmed his departure on X, calling it "the most difficult decision' of his life and citing a desire to spend more time with family. "My support for @elonmusk and the team is ironclad,' he said in the tweet. "I've got entire faith in them pushing Optimus to the next level, together with the broader Tesla AI/engineering & production teams. My departure now will not change a thing.' Musk praised Kovac and Elluswamy in a June 2 social media post as two "key people' in the company's artificial intelligence operations who "have been there from the beginning.' Musk is increasingly betting Tesla's future on robotics, along with artificial intelligence and driverless cars, as the traditional electric-vehicle business faces challenges. The automaker's sales have cratered in key markets due to lukewarm demand and a consumer backlash over the CEO's political activity. This week, Musk's relationship with President Donald Trump erupted into a public feud, raising further risks for Tesla on the regulatory front. Tesla drew attention in October when it used Optimus prototypes to tend bar and interact with guests at a flashy event in the Los Angeles area to generate investor enthusiasm for upcoming products. Bloomberg reported afterward that humans were used to remotely control some capabilities of the robots. Musk has said Optimus, which would handle many household tasks, could be "the biggest product ever of any kind.' The robots could eventually be available to consumers for US$20,000 (RM84,719) to US$30,000 (RM127,079) each, Musk has said. The robot's capabilities have long been closely watched by investors, even if the product's launch timing remains uncertain. Observers noted in 2022 when an early prototype had to be carried by people on stage. Brett Winton, chief futurist of Ark Investment Management, a sizeable investor in Tesla, said the firm doesn't factor Optimus directly into its five-year model for the company currently. It does monitor the robot's developments and the rapid acceleration of the sector and its potential market impact. "Elon Musk is not an easy person to work for, I think we can all say that with some assurance, and it's because he drives people hard,' Winton said in an interview on Bloomberg Television on Friday after Bloomberg published the report of Kovac's departure. "He is not satisfied by 'Oh, we'll get this done six months from now. He wants it done within the next 24 hours, and that drives his team into a maniacal sense of urgency, which is what you need when you are trying to make a dent,' Winton added. On the most recent Tesla earnings call, Musk said he expects to have thousands of Optimus robots working in Tesla's own facilities by the end of this year. He also predicted Tesla will be able to build millions of units per year by the end of the decade. – Bloomberg
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Rakyat Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Malaysian Influencer MSPUIYI Reveals Her USD45,000 Annual Skincare Investment
Subscribe to our FREE At just 26, Malaysian social media sensation MSPUIYI has lifted the curtain on her meticulous beauty regimen, revealing she spends a whopping USD45,000 (RM190,575) annually on skincare – all without going under the knife. In a candid revelation that's both fascinating and eye-opening, the influencer, whose real name is Siew Pui Yi, shared how she's maintained her youthful appearance through a combination of preventive care and regular treatments since her early twenties. Her monthly routine reads like a luxury spa menu: regular whitening injections, bi-monthly facial treatments, and yearly laser lifting procedures combined with collagen injections to maintain her signature cherubic cheeks. The breakdown of her annual beauty budget is equally impressive: USD20,000 (RM84,600) on facial treatments, USD12,000 (RM50,760) on medical aesthetics, and USD13,000 (RM54,990) on stem cell therapy – all self-funded, without sponsorships until recently. Inside the Six-Figure Beauty Regime That Keeps Her Looking 23 The investment appears to be paying off. Recent skin assessments suggest her skin age hovers around 23, despite her chronological age of 26. 'There's many advertisements or marketing on achieving the perfect camera-ready face – in long hours but it really takes a lot of work and dedication. I'm just a more detailed informant,' she shares, pulling back the curtain on the effort behind her flawless appearance. It's a testament to the old adage that beauty requires dedication, though perhaps not everyone's version comes with such a hefty price tag. Her transparency offers a rare glimpse into the real cost of maintaining a public image in the digital age, where one's face is quite literally one's fortune. For MSPUIYI, who has built her career on her image, it's simply the cost of doing business. From DJ Decks to Beauty Empire Beyond the filtered world of Instagram, where MSPUIYI commands an audience of 25 million followers, lies a multi-faceted entrepreneur who's turned her digital influence into an empire. By day, she's the force behind beauty brands Kiseki Skincare and MSPUIYI Cosmetics; by night, she takes to the decks as a DJ, adding her own beat to Malaysia's vibrant nightlife scene. The social media star, whose hourglass figure has become as famous as her business acumen, isn't just about surface appeal. Her involvement in the She partnered with READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Marine police intercept lorry with 1.1 tonnes of Thai rice; driver flees scene
KOTA BARU: A man suspected of smuggling Thai rice sped off in his lorry when he realised he was being tailed by the authorities along Jalan Kota Baru-Pasir Puteh yesterday. In the 11am incident, the lorry driven by the suspect was spotted by a team from Region Three marine police intelligence unit in Pengkalan Kubor, during Op Taring Landai/Kontraban. Region Three marine police commander Assistant Commissioner Zulafendy Hassan said intelligence gathering had been ongoing for a week before they acted on the tip-off. "Upon noticing our presence, the driver accelerated before pulling over by the roadside in Kampung Mahligai, Bachok. "He then exited the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes. Our team gave chase but he managed to escape. "Checks of the lorry uncovered 44 sacks of Thai rice, weighing a total of 1.1 tonnes and worth an estimated RM4,400," he said in a statement. Zulafendy said the rice had been brought in from Thailand via Sungai Golok in Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, and was believed to be intended for distribution in southern Kelantan and Pasir Puteh. He said the total seizure, including the lorry, was estimated at RM84,400. The rice, he said, was later handed over to Agriculture and Food Security Ministry for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 20 of the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 which carries a maximum fine of RM25,000.
Sinar Daily
06-05-2025
- Sinar Daily
Kuantan boy reported missing found safe in Chukai
The teen was spotted at the house at about 7am based on initial investigations and information from the family. 05 May 2025 04:14pm Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said Anas Baihaqi Miqdad Johari, 13, was spotted at the house at about 7am based on initial investigations and information from the family. - BERNAMA FILE PIX KUANTAN - A Pekan MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) student who was reported missing yesterday here, was found safe in his relative's house in Chukai, Terengganu this morning. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said Anas Baihaqi Miqdad Johari, 13, was spotted at the house at about 7am based on initial investigations and information from the family. "The police have conducted investigations and interviewed the boy's family members who live in Kuantan and we are still conducting further investigations to find out how the student could have reached the location," he said. He told reporters after the monthly assembly of the Pahang police contingent headquarters here today which was also attended by his deputy Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob. Yesterday, Kuantan district police chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu was reported to have said the teenager was reported missing after leaving home without the family's knowledge, believed to be because he refused to return to the college hostel. Meanwhile, Yahaya in his speech said the police had seized various types of drugs worth more than RM84 million with 4,839 arrests in the first four months of this year. He said the amount increased compared to the same period last year, where only RM8.2 million worth of seizures were recorded while the total number of arrests was 4,810. "A total of 190 cases were charged under Section 39C of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 from January to April this year compared to 220 cases for the same period. The police also succeeded in busting four drug trafficking syndicates involving six arrests through Ops Indera," he said. In addition, he said that the Commercial Crime Investigation Department had opened 817 investigation papers involving losses of RM26 million with the Kuantan district recording the highest number of 333 investigation papers. Meanwhile, Yahaya said in the first quarter of 2025, a total of 8,183 accident cases were reported with 146 cases being fatal accidents. "During the same period, a total of 99,840 summonses were issued compared to 63,194 summonses in 2024. The total compound collection was RM1.35 million for 2025 compared to RM1.39 million in the previous year," he said. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
Kuantan boy reported missing found safe in Chukai
KUANTAN: A Pekan MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) student who was reported missing yesterday here, was found safe in his relative's house in Chukai, Terengganu this morning. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said Anas Baihaqi Miqdad Johari, 13, was spotted at the house at about 7am based on initial investigations and information from the family. 'The police have conducted investigations and interviewed the boy's family members who live in Kuantan and we are still conducting further investigations to find out how the student could have reached the location,' he said. He told reporters after the monthly assembly of the Pahang police contingent headquarters here today which was also attended by his deputy Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob. Yesterday, Kuantan district police chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu was reported to have said the teenager was reported missing after leaving home without the family's knowledge, believed to be because he refused to return to the college hostel. Meanwhile, Yahaya in his speech said the police had seized various types of drugs worth more than RM84 million with 4,839 arrests in the first four months of this year. He said the amount increased compared to the same period last year, where only RM8.2 million worth of seizures were recorded while the total number of arrests was 4,810. 'A total of 190 cases were charged under Section 39C of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 from January to April this year compared to 220 cases for the same period. The police also succeeded in busting four drug trafficking syndicates involving six arrests through Ops Indera,' he said. In addition, he said that the Commercial Crime Investigation Department had opened 817 investigation papers involving losses of RM26 million with the Kuantan district recording the highest number of 333 investigation papers. Meanwhile, Yahaya said in the first quarter of 2025, a total of 8,183 accident cases were reported with 146 cases being fatal accidents. 'During the same period, a total of 99,840 summonses were issued compared to 63,194 summonses in 2024. The total compound collection was RM1.35 million for 2025 compared to RM1.39 million in the previous year,' he said.
