Virgin Galactic set to launch its first space tourism flight
The trip will raise funds for Space for Humanity, a non-profit group which seeks to send ordinary citizens into space.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
It aims to collect biometric data, measure cognitive performance and record how certain liquids and solids mix in microgravity conditions.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking
Tangaraju Suppiah had been convicted for abetting the trafficking in 2013 of more than 1 kg of cannabis.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
'Farewell to a wonderful beast': Branson's homage to Boeing 747
British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, who was inspired to start an airline with a single Boeing 747 after getting stuck on a delayed flight, paid tribute to the Queen of the Skies
Wed Feb 01 2023
European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
Virgin Orbit said an "anomaly" had prevented its rocket from reaching orbit.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Hundreds of space flights could be taking off soon, but will ticket prices be out of this world?
The aim is to step up the number of space flights and make this new tourist attraction more popular among passengers with the means to pay.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Singapore court rejects Malaysian's appeal in high-profile execution case
Justice Sundaresh said there was no admissible evidence showing any decline in Nagaenthran's mental condition.
Tue Mar 29 2022
World funds own destruction with $1.8 trillion subsidies: Study
The vast subsidies, totalling two per cent of global GDP, fund the "global destruction of nature" and governments worldwide must act.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Billionaire Richard Branson says recovering from 'mild' case of COVID
Richard Branson said on Thursday he was recovering from a "mild" case of coronavirus along with his wife and other family members after they tested positive for the Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 06 2022
Space tourism: What's on offer
This year has been an important one for the up-and-coming sector, with a slew of new missions announced.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Virgin Galactic restarting space tickets from $450,000
After flying its founder Richard Branson to space, Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000.
Sat Aug 07 2021
How can you become a space tourist?
Virgin Galactic has said regular commercial flights will begin from 2022, following two more test flights.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight
Branson has touted the mission as a precursor to a new era of space tourism.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Richard Branson set to launch into space
Richard Branson will strap into one of his sleek, shiny space planes on Sunday for a brief up-and-down ride to the edge of space.
Sat Jul 10 2021
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
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024