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
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
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
Former teacher charged with Istiqomah's murder
The Magistrates court denies bail, sets Oct 22 for lab report submissions, and appoints a lawyer for the accused.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Vietnam appoints top policeman as country's new president
As head of the public security ministry, To Lam has been a crucial figure in a sweeping anti-graft campaign.
Wed May 22 2024
Palestinian President Abbas appoints new prime minister of Palestinian Authority
Mohammad Mustafa is one of the leading Palestinian business figures who has overseen Gaza reconstruction under Hamas Islamist rule.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Syed Saddiq appoints new lawyers for appeal against CBT, money laundering conviction
Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's previous lead counsel Gobind Singh Deo was appointed Minister of Digital during the Cabinet reshuffle last year.
Thu Jan 18 2024
OpenAI appoints new boss as Sam Altman joins Microsoft in Silicon Valley twist
Emmett Shear vowed to open an investigation into the firing, considers new governance for OpenAI.
Tue Nov 21 2023
PRO-NET appoints their first authorised dealer, Hap Seng Smart Sdn. Bhd.
PRO-NET has taken a significant step towards its aspirations in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector with the appointment of its first authorised dealer, Hap Seng Smart Sdn. Bhd.
Fri May 12 2023
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[COLUMNIST] MySejahtera - Perpetual License, Perpetual Problems
Even if the government somehow appoints a new operator, it doesn't change the fact that MySejahtera runs on KPISoft software.
Fri Mar 31 2023
SWIPE appoints Sani Araby as Chairman to accelerate global expansion of fintech solutions
As a result of its expanding product line and excellent leadership team, SWIPE is well-positioned to lead the fintech sector.
Tue Mar 21 2023
BCSD Malaysia appoints Hei Zel Tan as programme director and advisor
The Business Council for Sustainable Development Malaysia, has announced the appointment of Hei Zel Tan to its new secretariat leadership as Programme Director and Advisor.
Wed Mar 15 2023
TMJ appoints Khairy as Johor Youth Adviser
TMJ said today that he had held a meeting with Khairy and agreed to appoint the former Youth and Sports Minister to two posts.
Wed Feb 15 2023
UMNO appoints MT members, ministers to spearhead election machinery in six states
UMNO has appointed several MT members and ministers as "foster fathers" to ensure its focus and the workings of party machinery for the coming six state polls.
Sat Jan 14 2023
US Attorney General appoints special counsel to probe Biden documents matter
US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday the appointment of a special counsel to investigate President Joe Biden's classified documents matter.
Fri Jan 13 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