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Zii Jia secures spot in BWF World Tour Finals

Zii Jia secures spot in BWF World Tour Finals

This will be Lee Zii Jia's third appearance at the season-ending tournament, following the 2020 and 2021 editions.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index

Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index

Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit

As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit

A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass

Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass

Found by chance by locals in Yakutia's Abyyskiy district in 2021, the wolf's body is only now being properly examined by scientists.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Durian exports, zero hardcore poverty issues among highlights at Dewan Rakyat today

Durian exports, zero hardcore poverty issues among highlights at Dewan Rakyat today

After the session, Dewan Rakyat will continue with debate on Annual Reports and Financial Statements of Suhakam for the Years 2021 and 2022.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023

Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these investments have created 2,325 high-value new jobs in specialised fields.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police

Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police

Police said this involved 6.4 pct of the 86,266 online scam victims recorded during the period, with overall losses amounting to RM2.7 bln.
Mon May 27 2024
Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy

Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy

On December 22, 2021, Malaysia amended its Copyright Law, adding Section 43AA which makes it illegal to commit or assist in copyright infringement using streaming technology.
Sun Mar 24 2024
Haiti PM Henry's road to resignation

Haiti PM Henry's road to resignation

An uneasy quiet hung over Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after the resignation of PM Ariel Henry, a neurosurgeon who came to power in 2021.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Health minister: Stats Dept 2023 report shows cancer fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia

Health minister: Stats Dept 2023 report shows cancer fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia

According to the registry, 168,822 new cancer cases were reported over five years from 2017 to 2021.
Mon Feb 05 2024
[COLUMNIST]: A look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent

[COLUMNIST]: A look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent

Dramatic shifts in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar in 2021 put the Asia Pacific region at the forefront of humanitarian attention.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Alec Baldwin to be arraigned this week for 'Rust' movie-set shooting

Alec Baldwin to be arraigned this week for 'Rust' movie-set shooting

Alec Baldwin will be arraigned on Thursday in New Mexico after he was charged again with involuntary manslaughter in fatal 2021 shooting.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time

Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time

A Thai court sentenced Arnon Nampa to four years in prison for royal insults from a 2021 social media post.
Wed Jan 17 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024