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US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

The Treasury Department says the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 mln live as refugees abroad and population has fallen by a quarter since Russian invasion.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship

Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship

Landmark legislation grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Frustration with Netanyahu mounts as Gaza talks falter

Frustration with Netanyahu mounts as Gaza talks falter

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing anger in Israel and abroad over his handling of talks on a Gaza ceasefire that have faltered.
Tue Aug 06 2024
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire

India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire

Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
PM Anwar to address nation tonight

PM Anwar to address nation tonight

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would use the space to shed light on various issues in the country and abroad.
Tue May 21 2024
KLIA shooting case suspect attempts to flee the country

KLIA shooting case suspect attempts to flee the country

Hafizul Harawi's travel records showed he made frequent trips abroad such as to Saudi Arabia and Thailand before entering Malaysia.
Tue Apr 16 2024
France raises terror alert warning to highest level

France raises terror alert warning to highest level

France's terror alert system has three levels, and the highest level is activated in the wake of an attack in France or abroad.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Analysis - The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?

Analysis - The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?

All of Vladimir Putin's main opponents have either been killed or are in prison or abroad, said Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM

Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM

We are going to amend it so that parent means father and mother, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Mar 13 2024
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East

166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East

Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly

54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said, the ministry's survey also found that of the total number of doctors who left, 45 pct are currently working abroad.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Check travel restriction status before travelling abroad - IRB

Check travel restriction status before travelling abroad - IRB

If taxpayers have tax arrears records and are subject to travel restrictions, they are requested to make a payment or contact IRB office.
Fri Feb 09 2024
MACC record statement from former prime minister’s son

MACC record statement from former prime minister’s son

According to MACC, the individual was called to give his statement, including declaring his assets in the country and abroad.
Thu Jan 18 2024
PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market

PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt is prepared to give flexibility to GLCs and GLICs to make investments abroad if there is a need.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024