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Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 mln live as refugees abroad and population has fallen by a quarter since Russian invasion.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Israeli strike in Lebanon's Sidon injures four Malaysian personnel, Lebanese army says

Israeli strike in Lebanon's Sidon injures four Malaysian personnel, Lebanese army says

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed three Lebanese citizens and wounded three Lebanese soldiers and four Malaysian personnel from UNIFIL forces, the Lebanese army says.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Trump wants death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens, police

Trump wants death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens, police

Donald Trump complains again about the influx of migrants at the United States' southern border.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage

Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage

Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix 'sexist' constitution

Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix 'sexist' constitution

The legislation still needs to be approved by the upper house, but campaigners are hopeful it should go through.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship

Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship

Landmark legislation grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution

Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says any amendments to the policy would only be considered if there were specific requirements.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Singapore charges property billionaire linked to convicted minister's case

Singapore charges property billionaire linked to convicted minister's case

Ong Beng Seng, a Malaysian citizen based in Singapore, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S. Iswaran.
Fri Oct 04 2024
More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries around the world are urging their citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions in the region intensify, following continued Israeli airstrikes on the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Japan ends megaquake advisory on Nankai Trough disasters

Japan ends megaquake advisory on Nankai Trough disasters

Citizens can now return to normal life as no abnormalities were observed in the seismic activity of the Nankai Trough.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests

Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests

Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia have all sent out alerts, giving advice to their nationals in the UK to avoid demonstrations.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

The U.S. urged its citizens who wish to leave Lebanon to start making plans immediately, and the British government advised its nationals to -leave now.-
Sun Aug 04 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up

Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up

Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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