Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving
Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October
Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia to become leading hub for green investments, drive sustainable growth
Nga Kor Ming says, through COP29, M'sia aims to establish itself as a leading hub for green investments by promoting supportive policies.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[OPINION] Strategic positioning in the semiconductor value chain: Malaysia as a neutral haven in the chip war
This article explores how Malaysia can capitalise on this unique opportunity to become a central player in the semiconductor value chain.
Fri Nov 15 2024
AI supports fashion's climate goals but workers may be left behind
Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.
Sat Nov 09 2024
List of BRICS partner countries agreed, Putin says
Establishment of a new category of partner countries has become a significant conclusion of the Kazan Summit, says Vladimir Putin.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
An all-new affordable Tesla for human drivers had until recently been a linchpin of Teslas strategy to become worlds biggest automaker.
Wed Nov 06 2024
China, queried on Trump comments, says Taiwan could become 'discarded'
Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay to be protected and accusing the island of stealing American semiconductor business.
Wed Oct 30 2024
China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Ismail Sabri withdraws defamation suit against Agenda Daily
Ex-PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the issues regarding the prime minister and the election had become moot.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Priyanka becomes latest Gandhi to contest election to Indian parliament
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra files her papers for the Wayanad seat in the southern state of Kerala for the Nov 13 vote.
Wed Oct 23 2024
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading risk factor for death and disability in the country.
Tue Oct 22 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 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