Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 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
Trump spends hours at UFC fight at Madison Square Garden
Trump sat between White and Musk for much of the night and paid rapt attention to the fights, sometimes chatting with the fighters after their matches.
Sun Nov 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] November 8 - More than just a victory
In 2020, the Azerbaijani army ended nearly 30 years of Armenian occupation over significant part of the country's territory in just 44 days.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Father and daughter fatally stabbed at apartment in Air Itam
A man and his daughter were fatally stabbed at an apartment in Bandar Baru Farlim, Air Itam today by a man allegedly angered after his romantic advances were rejected by the woman.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Deepavali: Toll-free travel on all highways for Class 1 vehicles on Oct 29-30
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the toll exemption would take effect from 12.01 am tomorrow until 11.59 pm on Oct 30 (Wednesday).
Mon Oct 28 2024
Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority
As mandated by the constitution, the parties now have 30 days to figure out a grouping that can govern
Mon Oct 28 2024
Police hunt for Sibu shooting suspect
Police are actively tracking down the suspect who shot a man in Lorong Wong King Huo 21, here yesterday afternoon.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Cars damaged in attack by elephants near JRTB Monument
The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks said about 25 to 30 elephants were at the scene at the time.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Putin says more than 30 countries want to join BRICS
Vladimir Putin said the group would discuss its expansion at the meeting.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Russia says more than 30,000 evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine
Some 30,415 people including nearly 8,000 children have been evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine due to shelling and attacks.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Oct 30 decision on whether Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case
Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah will decide whether to call Najib to enter his defence on the charges or to acquit him.
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
UNICEF Head 'deeply concerned' over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon
The number of people internally displaced by the violence has spiked to more than one million, including over 300,000 children.
Tue Oct 01 2024
AKPK reports 53,000 under-30s owe RM1.9 bln - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan reveals that 28% of Malaysian working adults have borrowed money to buy essential goods, according to AKPK.
Tue Oct 01 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024