[COLUMNIST] Trump’s key cabinet pick - Recipe for a modern-day crusade
Trump's appointments could only accelerate the process that leads to a regional war.
Wed Nov 20 2024
How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks
Roughly 1,000 government positions require Senate confirmation through a majority vote in the 100-seat chamber.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
Located in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea is an active commercial shipping route and is ringed by nine countries including Russia.
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
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
Cabinet did not discuss Professors Council issues - Fahmi
"No decision has been made regarding the issues yet."
Fri Nov 08 2024
EXPLAINER - How Trump's second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more
Much depends on whom Trump appoints as deputies and cabinet members, including the role of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and what tariffs he enacts.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Gov't never discussed introducing ChatGPT subscription tax - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says any new tax proposal must go to Parliament,- and not just be discussed at the Cabinet level.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Prabowo Subianto's cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including two re-appointments.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo courts largest party for coalition, meets candidates for govt posts
Indonesia's incoming president Prabowo Subianto met candidates for senior government posts, aiming to bring more parties into his coalition.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Sinkhole incident: Full investigation results in final stages of review - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the reports will be first presented to Cabinet before any decision is made on whether to disclose them to the public.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Cabinet approves guidelines for Data Centre Planning - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the guidelines are designed to standardise and streamline the application and planning approval process for stakeholders.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Cable car worker in Langkawi falls about 50 metres during maintenance work
The man fell to the ground while performing cable car maintenance work in Langkawi today.
Thu Oct 03 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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