The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index as it has done for nine consecutive years.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says
The vessel was out of fuel and its lower deck was full of water, while the captain had left and there was nobody who could steer the boat.
Mon Apr 10 2023
EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme
Brussels believes the scheme is in breach of EU law because citizenship is granted without any real obligation for the beneficiaries to live in the country.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Malta sees biggest protest yet against COVID measures
Hundreds of people marched in the capital Valletta against new measures requiring COVID vaccine certificate for entry to most venues.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus
A partly European Union-funded project aims to promote tourism with the lure of their aromatic and medicinal plants.
Sun Jul 04 2021
People of Malta pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Maltese citizens and members of the British Royal Navy paid tribute to Prince Philip on the day of his funeral with a cannon salute.
Sat Apr 17 2021
The air we breathe could (among other things) be polluted by cigarette smoke
According to research, these data open a new avenue of research on tobacco-specific carcinogenic factors present in fine particles.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Europol: 10 held for alleged $100m cryptocurrency theft from celebs, others
The attacks orchestrated by this criminal gang targeted thousands of victims throughout 2020.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Italy closes nightclubs as coronavirus cases rise among young
New cases in the past week in Italy were more than double those registered three weeks ago.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Moody's affirms Malaysia's A3 rating; stable outlook
Moody's expect GDP growth to average 5.1%, making Malaysia one of the fastest growing A-rated sovereigns, surpassed only by China, Ireland, and on par with Malta.
Thu Dec 07 2017
EU to lay out Brexit response, set negotiating priorities
Donald Tusk will send leaders of the other 27 member states his proposed negotiating guidelines for Brexit talks before presenting the main principles in Malta.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Tale of Two Donalds: Trump gives Europe splitting headache
"Our Donald", or "the other Donald"? European Union leaders meeting in Malta found themselves taking sides, between their summit chairman, "our Donald" Tusk, and the new U.S. president, Donald Trump.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Malta hijack ends peacefully as Gaddafi loyalists surrender
Television pictures showed two men being led from the aircraft in handcuffs.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Zahid arrives in Malta for CHOGM meeting
The Deputy Prime Minister, who is leading the Malaysian delegation, arrived at Malta International Airport at 4.30am Malaysian time.
Sat Nov 28 2015
Queen Elizabeth set for emotional 'home-coming' in Malta
Malta is where Queen Elizabeth reputedly spent her happiest years as a carefree princess in the early 1950s.
Thu Nov 26 2015
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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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