
Police identify main recruiters for IS militant group - IGP
Police have identified the main recruiters of Malaysians as members of the Islamic State (IS) militant group fighting the conflict in Syria.
Thu Oct 16 2014

Recruitment of Malaysians to fight conflict in Syria a serious threat - ATM chief
The recruitment of Malaysians to fight the conflict in Syria in the name of 'jihad' must be checked as it poses a serious threat for the nation.
Thu Oct 16 2014

9 questions about Syria you were too embarrassed to ask
All you need to know about the conflict in Syria and why the United States may drop its missiles there.
Sat Aug 31 2013

G8 leaders close to agreeing Syria statement: sources
World leaders are close to agreeing on a statement on the conflict in Syria despite deep divisions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the rest of the G8, officials said on Tuesday.
Tue Jun 18 2013

Syria heading towards 'dissolution': Ban Ki-moon
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns that the spiralling conflict in Syria, where some 70,000 people have been killed over the past two years, was breaking the country apart.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Peace envoy urges 'real' change in Syria
International peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi called for "real change" and a transitional government in Syria but he retorted that that could not include President Bashar al-Assad or his top lieutenants.
Thu Dec 27 2012
Russia warns of 'bloody chaos' if Syria talks fail
Russia warned of "bloody chaos" in Syria should peace talks led by UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi fail to end the 21-month conflict estimated to have claimed more than 45,000 lives.
Thu Dec 27 2012

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025