[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
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024