KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Trump seeks loyal attorney general to back mass deportations, pardons
Donald Trump and his transition team aim to build a Justice Department packed with loyalists after he is sworn in on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 13 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
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth
The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election
A judge ordered Elon Musk to attend a Philadelphia hearing on a lawsuit to stop Musks PAC from awarding $1 million to US voters.
Thu Oct 31 2024
South Korea voices strong support for Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN chairmanship
Yeo expressed confidence in Malaysia's leadership to advance ASEAN's goals, especially amidst shifting dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
Tue Oct 29 2024
ANALYSIS - Spurred by shared grievances, BRICS gathers pace
The BRICS club of emerging economies may be a long way from rivalling the IMF or challenging US dollar dominance.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 mln to super PAC
The contributions come after a prior report showed Musk gave the group around $75 million over three months between July and September.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor
America PAC, founded by Elon Musk plays an outsized role in the razor-thin election between Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.
Wed Oct 16 2024
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
Starship returned the rocket's towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time using giant mechanical arms.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Israeli strikes kill 22 in Beirut as Hezbollah leader evades assassination
The Israeli strikes hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Consider This: Education — Bringing PAC Experience to Education Reform
The Ministry of Education recently launched the Strategic Education Plan 2024-2030. Are we witnessing the beginning of real educational reform, or will these plans on paper face the same implementation challenges that have persisted for decades? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to YB Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Thailand rolls out cash stimulus package to boost economy
Thailand has launched the first phase of its cash stimulus package, worth over 145.55 billion baht (100 Baht = RM12.62), aimed at boosting economic activity
Thu Sep 26 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 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