[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads
The government's endurance will be significantly tested by how it addresses the clemency issue.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the proposal has sparked controversy in the community, considering that prostitution is illegal in M'sia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials
No Japan release date has been announced for "Oppenheimer", which chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Thu Aug 03 2023
UK band The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy
It is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows, British band The 1975 said.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy
Van Dieken said he had used the AI tool Midjourney which can generate complex pictures on the basis of a prompt.
Sat Mar 18 2023
Govt approves RM40 mln allocation for TAR UMT, ending funding controversy
The government has approved an allocation of RM40 million to the TAR UMT, thereby ending the funding controversy.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy
Harry's "Spare" has garnered attention around the world with its disclosures about personal struggles and accusations about other royals.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Volleyball coach makes open apology
The volleyball coach who is involved in the controversy of slapping his players as viral on social media earlier has apologised openly for his action.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC
In a statement today, MACC said of the amount, RM92.5 billion involved government funds whereas RM437.5 billion was not from the government.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Ronaldo insists there is no controversy over substitution in South Korea loss
"What happened was that before my departure, [a] Korean player told me to leave quickly. I told him to shut up," says Ronaldo.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Proposed drugs-trafficking museum in El Chapo's hometown is causing controversy in Mexico
Although the project for a museum on drugs trafficking has not yet been approved, it has made its way to the Mexican parliament.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber returns from Seoul tournament amid hijab controversy
A statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Pakistan celebrity TV host and politician Aamir Liaquat dead at 49
Pakistan's top television host and politician Aamir Liaquat Hussain, who often courted controversy, died on Thursday at the age of 49 in Karachi city.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails
The controversy surrounding the BAM's two-year suspension of shuttlers Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei has been settled amicably as national interest prevailed.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Zii Jia-BAM Issue: Ahmad Faizal sees light at the end of the tunnel
Ahmad Faizal said all parties seemed committed to resolving the controversy in the interests of the nation.
Tue Jan 25 2022
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025