US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Daim acquitted of charges after death
The prosecution withdrew the charges following his death on November 13.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Police recover RM7.2 million ransom money in businessman kidnapping case
Police recovered RM7.2 million of the RM20 million ransom paid by the family of a businessman kidnapped on Oct 13.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 1) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Malaysia, 12 other countries officially added as BRICS partner countries
The bloc officially added 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries, though not yet as full members, according to @BRICSInfo on X.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Priyanka becomes latest Gandhi to contest election to Indian parliament
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra files her papers for the Wayanad seat in the southern state of Kerala for the Nov 13 vote.
Wed Oct 23 2024
West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?
Australia, the US and 13 other countries criticised China at the United Nations over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Kenya confirms first mpox death as cases rise to 13
Kenya confirms its first mpox death, as cases of the disease in the country continue to rise.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Melaka poised to become EV manufacturing hub
The Melaka state government is committed to positioning the state as a leading hub for electric vehicle (EV) production in Malaysia, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG13)
Tue Oct 15 2024
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as state braces for potential catastrophe
Forecasters said seawater could rise as high as 13 feet (4 meters).
Thu Oct 10 2024
Conversion: 137 Orang Asli to have their day in court
The case will return to the High Court for rehearing of the striking-out bids by five defendants, including the Federal Government.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Family plans ‘jenazah Ghaib’ prayer after search for missing Felcra pensioner halted
The search for Sabari ended on Wednesday after a three-day SAR operation along a 13-kilometre stretch of the river yielded no results.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024