Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK
Over the past five years, there have been notable developments in the United Kingdom's approach to the Asia-Pacific region.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
TNB’s UK venture in RE to benefit Malaysia in tech transfer - PM
The Prime Minister emphasises that Malaysia is actively seeking new investments in the RE sector, driven by robust economic growth.
Fri Jan 17 2025
PM visits Battersea Power Station, Malaysia’s iconic and largest investment in UK
Battersea Power Station is one of Europe's largest regeneration projects.
Fri Jan 17 2025
PM to meet UK counterpart Starmer in London on Wednesday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on a five-day working visit to the United Kingdom (UK) with a four-eyed meeting with Keir Starmer.
Wed Jan 15 2025
UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI
Countries worldwide race to become AI hubs while balancing the need for restrictions on the technology.
Mon Jan 13 2025
The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material
Most public housing providers declined to outline their reasons for pursuing or not pursuing cases.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Messi's real estate trust debuts in Spain with 223 million euro market cap
The company owns seven hotels in Spain and Andorra, three office spaces and five apartments in Spain, as well as apartments in London and Paris.
Wed Jan 01 2025
King Charles' cancer treatment progressing well, will continue next year
The British royals prepare for their annual Christmas get-together after a "brutal" year for the family.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
Elton John says he lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.
Wed Dec 04 2024
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
Masked men break into UK's Windsor Castle estate, The Sun reports
The men use a stolen truck to break through a security gate at night and then scale a six-foot fence, the paper says.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on
Recent scientific studies suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
Sat Nov 16 2024
King Charles celebrates 76th birthday by opening food hubs
The food distribution hubs are part of King Charles' project designed to cut waste and support charities that help those who are hungry.
Thu Nov 14 2024
UK's Queen Camilla suffering from chest infection, Buckingham Palace says
Queen Camilla is forced to pull out of her planned engagements this week due to a chest infection.
Wed Nov 06 2024
KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY
There will be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the special train connecting KL Sentral Station and Butterworth Station.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document
The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump withdraws US from World Health Organisation
World Health ripped us off. Everybody rips off the United States, and that's it. It's not going to happen anymore, says Donald Trump.
Tue Jan 21 2025
After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 attackers is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump signs TikTok order delaying ban of app
The order seeks a 75-day delay on enforcing a TikTok ban originally set for January 19.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035
From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The Global Risks of 2035: A Looming Point of No Return
Pollution, extreme weather, and the rapid rise of new technologies all demand urgent action.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The Disinfo Wars: Why Orwell Still Hits Different in 2025
The Global Risks Report 2025 identifies disinformation as one of the most pervasive and destabilising threats of our time.
Tue Jan 21 2025
South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time
Yoon Suk-Yeol may get a chance to argue his case or answer questions over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025