
UK's Royal Society to discuss fellows' behaviours amid Musk controversy
They claim Musk's behaviour, such as embracing conspiracy theories, breach the Royal Society's code of conduct.
Tue Feb 18 2025
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[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

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025