Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI
Malaysia ranks among the top three trade partners in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate
The selection of James David Vance could boost Donald Trump's turnout in the "Rust Belt" states where the election will likely be decided
Tue Jul 16 2024
[COLUMNIST] From transit to transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s potential
There is an urgent need to devote more thought to how the HSR can unlock its immense potential for the benefit of the MANY Malaysians.
Tue Jun 18 2024
China's changing fortunes
Rumours of China's demise come and go, but how it responds to the current crisis will have far-ranging consequences.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident
The airline is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence, including not serving hot drinks or meals when the seat belt sign is on.
Fri May 24 2024
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
These rocks are found in the oldest parts of what are today the continents, called cratons.
Sat Feb 24 2024
TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training
The selected young talents have passed Levels 2 and 3 of the M'sian Skills Certificate certified by the Skills Development Department.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state leave at least 30 dead
There's been series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Child falling out of moving car: Police tracking down vehicle owner
Police said the child was believed to have been thrown out of the car because the rear left passenger side door was not closed properly.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route
Vladimir Putin called Xi Jinping his "dear friend" and heaped praise on the Belt and Road Initiative for bringing the world together.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership
Xi Jinping invited Vladimir Putin to attend the third Belt and Road forum in Beijing.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy
The packet of "full throttle rainbow sour belts" each containing 100 milligrams of THC is considered a strong dose for experienced adults.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Puma gives birth to rare albino cub in Nicaragua
The tiny, pink-nosed puma at Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa marks the Central American country's first albino puma to be born in captivity.
Sat Sep 02 2023
UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt
Sean O'Malley became the new bantamweight champion on Saturday night by knocking out Aljamain Sterling during the main event at UFC 292 in Boston.
Sun Aug 20 2023
'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