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Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI

Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI

Malaysia ranks among the top three trade partners in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate

Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate

The selection of James David Vance could boost Donald Trump's turnout in the "Rust Belt" states where the election will likely be decided
Tue Jul 16 2024
[COLUMNIST] From transit to transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s potential

[COLUMNIST] From transit to transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s potential

There is an urgent need to devote more thought to how the HSR can unlock its immense potential for the benefit of the MANY Malaysians.
Tue Jun 18 2024
China's changing fortunes

China's changing fortunes

Rumours of China's demise come and go, but how it responds to the current crisis will have far-ranging consequences.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident

Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident

The airline is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence, including not serving hot drinks or meals when the seat belt sign is on.
Fri May 24 2024
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago

Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago

These rocks are found in the oldest parts of what are today the continents, called cratons.
Sat Feb 24 2024
TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training

TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training

The selected young talents have passed Levels 2 and 3 of the M'sian Skills Certificate certified by the Skills Development Department.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state leave at least 30 dead

Attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state leave at least 30 dead

There's been series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Child falling out of moving car: Police tracking down vehicle owner

Child falling out of moving car: Police tracking down vehicle owner

Police said the child was believed to have been thrown out of the car because the rear left passenger side door was not closed properly.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route

Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route

Vladimir Putin called Xi Jinping his "dear friend" and heaped praise on the Belt and Road Initiative for bringing the world together.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership

Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership

Xi Jinping invited Vladimir Putin to attend the third Belt and Road forum in Beijing.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy

Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy

The packet of "full throttle rainbow sour belts" each containing 100 milligrams of THC is considered a strong dose for experienced adults.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Puma gives birth to rare albino cub in Nicaragua

Puma gives birth to rare albino cub in Nicaragua

The tiny, pink-nosed puma at Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa marks the Central American country's first albino puma to be born in captivity.
Sat Sep 02 2023
UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt

UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt

Sean O'Malley became the new bantamweight champion on Saturday night by knocking out Aljamain Sterling during the main event at UFC 292 in Boston.
Sun Aug 20 2023
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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