World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s key cabinet pick - Recipe for a modern-day crusade
Trump's appointments could only accelerate the process that leads to a regional war.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in government efficiency department
The appointments reward two Trump supporters from the private sector.
Wed Nov 13 2024
King presents appointment letters to 25 judges
Sultan Ibrahim presents the instruments of appointment at Istana Negara today.
Tue Nov 12 2024
New leader takes helm in Haiti pledging to stem spiraling violence
Alix Didier Fils-Aime was appointed by Haiti's transitional council to succeed Garry Conille, who only lasted in the role six months.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
U Mobile’s appointment as 5G provider complies with licence conditions - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the decision does not contravene the special licence conditions for individual licences.
Thu Nov 07 2024
EXPLAINER - How Trump's second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more
Much depends on whom Trump appoints as deputies and cabinet members, including the role of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and what tariffs he enacts.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Appointment as Invesment Advisor won't affect Wee's position as MCA President - Zahid
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the appointment of Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong as the investment advisor for the Chinese community in Malaysia does not affect Wee's position as MCA President.
Sun Oct 27 2024
King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim welcomes nine new foreign envoys and appoints two Malaysian diplomats in a ceremony at Istana Negara.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Prabowo Subianto's cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including two re-appointments.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
Syamsul Yusof ready to pronounce divorce, wife not in court
Ira Kazar was not in court today as she only appointed a lawyer recently, Syamsul Yusof's lawyer said.
Tue Aug 27 2024
EPF appoints Mohd Zuki chairman, effective Sept 1, 2024
Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali will be taking over from Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, who has held the post since May 1, 2020, EPF said.
Mon Aug 26 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
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