
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 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

VMY2024 attracts over 13 million tourists as of November - Exco
A total of 13,584,042 tourists have visited Melaka in conjunction with Visit Melaka Year 2024 (VMY2024) as of November.
Fri Dec 27 2024

Floods reshape landscapes in the blink of an eye
The ongoing monsoon season has triggered floods across 10 states since late November, displacing approximately 153,000 people.
Tue Dec 24 2024

Ringgit rises against US dollar as DXY declines
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the DXY slipped to 107.621 points after exceeding 108 points last Friday.
Mon Dec 23 2024

Malaysia's total trade up 2.9 per cent to RM237.8 bil in November - DOSM
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin says exports rose by 4.1 pct to RM126.6 bln while imports improved by 1.6 pct to reach RM111.3 bln.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau over Trump tariffs, spending
The resignation of Chrystia Freeland is one of the biggest crisis Justin Trudeau faces since taking power in November 2015.
Tue Dec 17 2024

India questions Musk's Starlink for more clues in $4.2 bil drug smuggling case
Police seized more than 6,000 kg of meth in late November in a Myanmar boat carrying sacks of suspected contraband, and found Starlink Mini internet device had been used.
Mon Dec 09 2024

Usaha Tegas Chairman Ananda Krishnan passes away
It is with great sadness that we announce the demise of our Chairman, Ananda Krishnan Tatparanandam, who passed away peacefully on 28 November 2024.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Flights grounded, power cut as record November snowfall hits Seoul
At least two people were reported killed in traffic accidents on highways east of the capital.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Record November snowfall blankets Seoul
A heavy snow warning was issued in the northeastern districts of Seoul, including Nowon, Seongbuk and Dobong.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Daim acquitted of charges after death
The prosecution withdrew the charges following his death on November 13.
Wed Nov 20 2024

Prime Minister’s visit to Egypt aims to strengthen Malaysia-Egypt relations
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to conduct an official visit to Egypt from November 9 to 12, 2024.
Sat Nov 09 2024
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[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

PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB
Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.
Wed Nov 06 2024

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025