Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader
Mon Nov 11 2024
South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
National Day: Restaurant owner offers cassava-based dishes for free to customers for a week
Malaysians are resorting to various ways to express their patriotism ahead of the 67th Independence Day celebration tomorrow.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Two security guards charged with throwing petrol bombs at entertainment centre
The two were accused of abetting the suspect, who is still at large, to commit the act at the front door of an entertainment centre.
Thu May 16 2024
Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' a celebration, its makers say
The biographical feature film follows Amy Winehouse's rise to fame and portrays her relationships with her family and former husband.
Tue Apr 09 2024
There were traces of blood inside and outside Myvi car - Witness
Six policemen and a civilian is charged with killing e-hailing driver Nurman Bakaratu, along with Mat Zaki Md Zain accused of abetting.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Japan PM backs under-fire minister amid reports of cabinet shake-up
Fumio Kishida said he wants his cabinet chief to stay on despite reports he may be axed in an imminent reshuffle.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
The investigation centres around money raised from ticket sales to party events - some of which was then given directly to lawmakers.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Syed Saddiq to know fate on CBT, money laundering case tomorrow
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is facing four charges of abetting in CBT misappropriation of property and money laundering.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japanese post office - Authorities
According to the govt, an undetermined number of hostages were taken by a man "in possession of something like a handgun".
Tue Oct 31 2023
UK police hunt ex-soldier terrorism suspect after prison escape
Daniel Abed Khalife had been working in the kitchens of the jail and had got out by strapping himself to the bottom of a food delivery van.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Defamation suit settled, Roslin apologises to Kenny Goh
Muhammad Roslin Hashim apologised to Datuk Kenny Goh Chee Keong for making defamatory statements and insulting the latter live on Facebook.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Pakistan court drops murder abetment charges against Imran Khan - Lawyer
A high court in Islamabad is expected to rule on Imran Khan's appeal to suspend his conviction and three-year jail sentence for corruption.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker
The legislation was passed without a vote in the 225-member parliament as part of requirements linked to a $2.9 billion bailout from IMF.
Wed Jul 19 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
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
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024