World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Bollywood music composer A.R. Rahman, wife announce split
Despite their deep love for each other, the couple have found that the tensions and difficulties created an insurmountable gap between them.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: TNB committed to driving Malaysia's energy transition goals
TNB plans to strengthen grid infrastructure to meet electricity demand by 2050, supporting Malaysia's economic growth and job creation.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysian fashion designer's creations go from Slim River to Washington
Sazrin Jaafar says his perseverance paid off, with his creations having had the opportunity to be paraded on the international stage.
Tue Nov 19 2024
RM800K and counting, Astro defends stories that matter in the battle against piracy
It's more than just lost revenue; it's lost opportunities, lost jobs, and lost futures for those who create the content audiences love.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Why killing Hezbollah's leaders may backfire on Israel
By eliminating Hezbollah's leadership it knew so well, Israel has potentially created a new problem for itself.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs
Authorities expect about 150,000 people to live there in the first 7-10 years and more than one million when it is complete.
Tue Nov 12 2024
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?
In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.
Sun Nov 10 2024
At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain
More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods.
Wed Nov 06 2024
'Squid Game 2' to be 'more intriguing', the show's creator promises
Hwang Dong-hyuk says third edition of Squid Game was already in post-production and hinted an English-language version may be in the offing.
Fri Nov 01 2024
How AI could influence US voters
Fake images and social media posts created by bots could erode and undermine trust in democratic systems and communities.
Thu Oct 31 2024
[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation
The economic impact of data centre expansion cannot be ignored, and governments are working hard to capitalise on this growing trend.
Wed Oct 30 2024
US warns failure to safeguard Gaza civilians could haunt Israel
Lloyd Austin said that failure by Israel to safeguard civilians in Gaza could create a generational backlash.
Fri Oct 25 2024
UN nature talks debate rules for genetic information. What does that mean?
At COP16, countries are aiming to create a single, multilateral system focused on generating revenues for conservation from the use of DSI.
Wed Oct 23 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024