Anwar hopes Arab-Islamic Summit will reach consensus to resolve Gaza crisis
Anwar will join the Arab-Islamic Summit, where leaders are expected to address escalating violence in Gaza and the broader Middle East.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Trump takes lead in US presidential race but battleground states still too close to call
Republican Donald Trump leads in the US presidential election, broadly drawing more support than he did in his failed 2020 campaign.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Lebanon, Israel could agree to ceasefire within days, Lebanese prime minister says
Israel's public broadcaster published what it said was a draft agreement providing for an initial 60-day truce.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Experts call for lifecycle approach to strengthen social protections in Malaysia
There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow
Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Collaborative efforts between GLICs drive greater domestic investment - Khazanah
Datuk Amirul Feisal says govt-owned entities are part of broader ecosystem, and are connected to others just as they are connected to them.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Deadly Israeli strikes hit Lebanon's war displaced
The attack is part of a broader pattern of Israeli airstrikes that have resulted in growing civilian casualties.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Emphasis on AI to be sustained in 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah
This will broaden its application in key sectors such as public services, smart agriculture, and industrial automation.
Thu Sep 19 2024
How AI brings corporate might to small teams, reshaping business for all
GenAI is making sophisticated technology and specialised skills more broadly accessible, empowering small teams to achieve more.
Sun Sep 01 2024
PM to deliver special address in conjunction with National Day celebrations
The special address will be broadcast live through local media stations as well as through the prime minister's official Facebook.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Profit-taking drags Bursa Malaysia lower at midday
On the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 667 to 365, with 440 counters unchanged, 1,008 untraded and seven suspended.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Nasi kandar chain shells out RM221K in settlement for illicit Astro broadcasts
Thaqwa (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd faces a lawsuit for breaching subscription agreements on unauthorised use of smart cards, decoder boxes and more.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains
On the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 234 to 142, with 255 counters unchanged, 1,786 untraded and eight suspended.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Ismail Haniyeh assassination heightens risk of broadening Mideast conflict
Here are some potential repercussions from the attacks.
Sat Aug 03 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