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Thai PM grilled in censure motion over father Thaksin's influence

Thai PM grilled in censure motion over father Thaksin's influence

Thailand's opposition grills PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the first day of a parliamentary no-confidence motion.
Mon Mar 24 2025
UK's Heathrow defends decision to shut airport amid blame game

UK's Heathrow defends decision to shut airport amid blame game

Both National Grid and Heathrow agree that the failure of the transformer was an unprecedented event.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Greenland leaders lambast US delegation trip as Trump talks of takeover

Greenland leaders lambast US delegation trip as Trump talks of takeover

The governments of both Greenland and Denmark have voiced opposition to such a move.
Mon Mar 24 2025
MOH: Youths' 'YOLO' mentality linked to risky behaviour, contributing to rising HIV infection rate

MOH: Youths' 'YOLO' mentality linked to risky behaviour, contributing to rising HIV infection rate

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says this has become a serious concern.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian

Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian

The city's two million residents will be consulted on which streets will become pedestrian areas.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Couple nabbed for hiding drugs in health drink bottles

Couple nabbed for hiding drugs in health drink bottles

Police seize RM1.19 million worth of liquid methamphetamine packed in health drink bottles.
Mon Mar 24 2025
BNM assets drop to RM621.54 bln in 2024, dividend to govt totals RM5.25 bln

BNM assets drop to RM621.54 bln in 2024, dividend to govt totals RM5.25 bln

Liabilities comprised mainly currency in circulation and deposits by financial institutions, amounting to RM170.72 bln and RM131.92 bln.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Tennis - Djokovic says reclaiming top ranking not his goal anymore

Tennis - Djokovic says reclaiming top ranking not his goal anymore

Novak Djokovic earns a record-setting 411th ATP Masters 1000 level match win.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Golf - Woods makes it official, announces relationship with Vanessa Trump

Golf - Woods makes it official, announces relationship with Vanessa Trump

Tiger Woods confirms that he is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Additional document: Apex court dismisses Najib's objection to AG's application

Additional document: Apex court dismisses Najib's objection to AG's application

Court says the seventh question of law proposed by the Attorney General (AG) is related to the issue of adducing fresh evidence.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Wife of US Vice President Vance to make high-profile visit to Greenland

Wife of US Vice President Vance to make high-profile visit to Greenland

Usha Vance will lead a delegation with White House adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Thai PM faces censure motion as opposition takes aim at father's influence

Thai PM faces censure motion as opposition takes aim at father's influence

Despite low poll ratings, Paetongtarn enters the debate strong, with a stable ruling coalition holding a parliamentary majority.
Mon Mar 24 2025
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

Han Duck-soo became acting leader after President Yoon Suk-Yeol was impeached over his brief martial law declaration in December.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Trying to evade roadblock, fifth former injured after being hit by 4WD

Trying to evade roadblock, fifth former injured after being hit by 4WD

According to police investigations, the student did not have a valid driving licence, and the motorcycles road tax had expired.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Ismail Sabri returns to MACC HQ over graft, money laundering probe

Ismail Sabri returns to MACC HQ over graft, money laundering probe

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob continues giving his statement in a corruption and money laundering probe against him.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Mark Carney says he needs a strong mandate to deal with the threat that US President Donald Trump's tariffs pose to the economy.
Mon Mar 24 2025
'This is on Hamas,' US special envoy Witkoff says of new Gaza fighting

'This is on Hamas,' US special envoy Witkoff says of new Gaza fighting

Steve Witkoff says Hamas had every opportunity to demilitarise, to accept the bridging proposal.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Ringgit edges higher at opening on expectations of limited impact from US tariffs

Ringgit edges higher at opening on expectations of limited impact from US tariffs

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit trended higher this morning as market participants await US govt tariff implementation.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Flood situation improves in Johor, Sarawak;  worsens in Sabah

Flood situation improves in Johor, Sarawak; worsens in Sabah

In Johor, the number of evacuees has dropped to 3,893 people from 1,154 families.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas official as Gaza death toll passes 50,000

Israeli airstrike kills Hamas official as Gaza death toll passes 50,000

The Israeli military also confirms that the airstrike in southern Gaza killed a Hamas political leader, Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife.
Mon Mar 24 2025
Advocates say online erasure of women's health is 'dangerous'

Advocates say online erasure of women's health is 'dangerous'

Womens health groups say their social media posts are censored, ads rejected, and accounts suspended.
Sun Mar 23 2025
World War Two steam train Canadian Pacific returns to the rails in England

World War Two steam train Canadian Pacific returns to the rails in England

Billowing smoke, the Canadian Pacific left Alresford for Alton, marking the completion of its restoration since 2011.
Sun Mar 23 2025
The nuclear power plant in the eye of the Ukraine war

The nuclear power plant in the eye of the Ukraine war

Since the war began the plant has lost all external power several times, forcing it to rely on emergency diesel generators for power.
Sun Mar 23 2025
ANALYSIS - In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza

ANALYSIS - In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza

Military service is mandatory in Israel, a small nation of fewer than 10 mln people, but it relies heavily on reservists in times of crisis.
Sun Mar 23 2025
China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies

China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies

More than 20 provincial level administrations across China have started offering childcare subsidies.
Sun Mar 23 2025
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?

What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?

Here's a look at the act and how it has been used in the past.
Sun Mar 23 2025
Humane's Ai Pin was a flop. Now it's a recycling nightmare

Humane's Ai Pin was a flop. Now it's a recycling nightmare

The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.
Sun Mar 23 2025
Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery

Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak

Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025
AI-driven smart palm oil

AI-driven smart palm oil

Malaysia’s palm oil sector contributed a significant RM 89.39 billion to the economy in the first 10 months of 2024.

However, palm oil production is stagnating globally and with top producer Indonesia’s biodiesel push - traditionally cheap palm oil is now costlier.
Embracing AI to drive innovation and sustainability, could prove to be the key in ensuring Malaysia’s becomes a leading Smart Palm Oil producer.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features AIREI Sdn Bhd, Founder and CEO, Surendran K, which has just launched the world’s first AI-driven smart palm oil mill - an industry-defining leap forward in one of Malaysia’s most vital economic sectors.
Fri Mar 21 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Psychology | Finding meaning during festivities and beyond

The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Psychology | Finding meaning during festivities and beyond

Chris Henshaw, a clinical psychologist, explores the importance of finding meaning during festive seasons and how to extend this sense of purpose beyond the celebrations. His insights delve into psychological strategies for maintaining well-being and fulfillment throughout the year.
Thu Mar 20 2025
Amer Hamidat, a grieving Palestinian father who lost his son, Khaled

Amer Hamidat, a grieving Palestinian father who lost his son, Khaled

The aid shutdown comes as Israel tries to pressure Hamas to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal that's already expired.

It saw the release of Israeli hostages, including the bodies of those who died while being held by Hamas.

In the meantime, Palestinian families are also fighting their own battle to bring the bodies of their loved ones home.
Tue Mar 18 2025
The Future Is Female: Educating for Humanity

The Future Is Female: Educating for Humanity

Dr Wendy Yee has spent nearly two decades working in education, youth development, and peace studies—bringing together academic research and hands-on experience in the classroom. Now, she’s leading efforts to create a school culture that fosters global citizenship and values-driven leadership. But what does that actually look like in practice, within an education system that still prioritises grades and standardisation? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Wendy Yee, Principal of Soka International School Malaysia.
Sun Mar 16 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction

Israel and US power in Syrian Faction

The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement

The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement

The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.

The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.

Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse

The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse

Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim

Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim

Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Staying in the Middle East.

Staying in the Middle East.

The IDF's bombardment of southern Lebanon last year inflicted large-scale destruction.

Israel claimed it only targeted Hezbollah military sites.

But the reality on the ground tells a very different story, as RT's Steve Sweeney reports from the scene.
Fri Mar 07 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Economic Policy | Can it be real? Is political risk reducing?

The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Economic Policy | Can it be real? Is political risk reducing?

Economic policy unplugged with insights from Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at KSI Strategic Institute, uncover the reality behind political risk in a rapidly changing global market.
Thu Mar 06 2025