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Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says

Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case

Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case

Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza

At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza

Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian assistance from entering North Gaza, where fighting continues, says acting UN aid chief.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Bus falls into Indus river in Pakistan, killing 14

Bus falls into Indus river in Pakistan, killing 14

Twelve of the remaining passengers are missing, and one passenger has survived the accident with injuries, according to authorities.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India's Kolkata

Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India's Kolkata

About 128 witnesses are to be examined in the trial with daily hearings, as authorities aim to fast-track the high-profile case.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs

Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs

Authorities expect about 150,000 people to live there in the first 7-10 years and more than one million when it is complete.
Tue Nov 12 2024
No casualties reported following Pandan Indah landslide

No casualties reported following Pandan Indah landslide

The authorities are awaiting a slope expert's analysis before retrieving a vehicle and that no casualties were reported.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Australian research links brighter lights to increased risk of death

Australian research links brighter lights to increased risk of death

The authors said night light disrupts the body's 24-hour circadian rhythm, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral patterns.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia

Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia

Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
I never interfered with 1MDB, SRC investigation - Najib

I never interfered with 1MDB, SRC investigation - Najib

Datuk Seri Najib said it would have been inappropriate for him to intervene as it could be perceived as overstepping authorities' role.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Storm damages 244 houses, seven schools in Kemaman

Storm damages 244 houses, seven schools in Kemaman

Cleanup efforts are underway in schools, assisted by school authorities, Khidmat Malaysia NGO, and local community, says Hanafiah Mat.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning

France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning

French authorities ordered Omar Binladin out of the country for social media posts deemed sympathetic of terrorism.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Malaysians lose US$12.8 bln to scams in a year, equivalent to three pct of nation's GDP

Malaysians lose US$12.8 bln to scams in a year, equivalent to three pct of nation's GDP

According to the State of Scam Report 2024, about 70 per cent of scam victims did not report their cases to the authorities.
Thu Oct 03 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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