A look back at the notable deaths of 2024
Here's a compilation of some of the most notable deaths of global figures from the worlds of showbusiness, politics, sports and art in 2024.
Sat Dec 28 2024
Hundreds gather to pay last respects to India's iconic business tycoon Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted later in the day with full state honours.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Ratan Tata, who put India's Tata Group on the global map, dies at 86
Ratan Tata, who ran the conglomerate for over 20 years as chairman, had been undergoing intensive care in Mumbai, according to sources.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Former Tata Sons chair Cyrus Mistry dies in road accident
A senior police official said the car in which Mistry was travelling had rammed into a divider, and that he had died at the accident site.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Governments, investors partner to break through clean technology barriers
US, France, India & 17 other countries will announce they will double the $10 billion they collectively spend on clean energy research and development in the next five years.
Tue Dec 01 2015
Ratan Tata to be Chief Advisor of AirAsia India
Tan Sri Tony Fernandes also said the name of the AirAsia India chairman would be announced today.
Mon Jun 17 2013
Suggesting MCA's removal from BN is 'daydreaming' - Ahmad Zahid
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised that the coalition has never discussed removing MCA.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- Govt to announce new paddy floor price next week
- DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M’sia - Digital Minister
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Govt to announce new paddy floor price next week
- DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M’sia - Digital Minister
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Five people shot in attack at Swedish school, police say
The shooting took place in a campus area where several schools are located.
Tue Feb 04 2025
50 per cent toll discount to be implemented during all festive seasons this year - Nanta
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says this measure would reduce the costs borne by the government in compensating highway concessionaires.
Tue Feb 04 2025
China launches antitrust probe into Google
China's State Administration for Market Regulation launches an antitrust investigation against Google over suspected violations.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia
The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US
Reconstruction in Gaza should be through direct engagement with and participation of the people of Gaza, the letter said.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok
If created, the sovereign wealth fund could place the US alongside numerous other countries, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
Tue Feb 04 2025