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
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
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
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
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
‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin laundering role
The stolen bitcoin, now valued in the billions, was linked to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, report says.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Indigenous rights
Opponents say the bill seeks to dilute the rights of Maori and threatens to set race relations back decades.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon
M. Kulasegaran says the Bill intends to ensure a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Selangor govt tables RM3 billion state budget for 2025
Allocation for operating, service and supply expenses is the largest component, accounting for 38.7 per cent of the total.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says
Direct physical damage in Lebanon amounts to at least $3.4 billion, the Damage and Loss Assessment conducted by the World Bank said.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Cabinet agrees in principle for MKN, JPM to coordinate drafting of National Security Bill
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar says, currently the Sedition Act is retained, to preserve public order and national security.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says
The United States and its allies have provided billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine since Russia attacked the country.
Wed Nov 13 2024
TV chef Jamie Oliver withdraws book after 'insensitive' depiction of Indigenous Australians
Australia's Indigenous people continue to face misrepresentation and cultural appropriation in mainstream media, says Sue-Anne Hunter.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Final STR payment for this year to begin tomorrow - MOF
The final STR payment involves an allocation of RM3.4 billion.
Wed Nov 06 2024
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