Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew
Govt eases curfew to contain unrest, lifting it for specific hours to buy essentials; offices reopen for a few hours.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas
There were no reports of violence or protests on Monday morning and media said curfew would be relaxed for three hours in the afternoon.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Haiti's neighbors prepare for 'drastic escalation' in violence after jailbreak
Haiti's de facto government issued a 72-hour state of emergency and imposed nightly curfews after armed men busted thousands from prison.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chilean authorities introduced a 9 pm curfew in hardest-hit areas and sent in the military to help firefighters stem the spread of fires.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state leave at least 30 dead
There's been series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government.
Fri Jan 26 2024
India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state
Scores of students were injured in violence following protests against the alleged abduction and murder of two students, authorities said.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Curfews imposed after more than 20 killed in north Honduras
Xiomara Castro announced a 15-day curfew amid escalating violence in the country.
Mon Jun 26 2023
ESSZone curfew order to be reviewed, areas to be scaled down - IGP
The implementation of the curfew order in the waters of the seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) will be reviewed and the areas will be scaled down from time to time
Tue May 16 2023
Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7
Idris Abdullah said the curfew from 6 pm to 6 am involved the waters of Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Tawau.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Malaysians in Sri Lanka told to stay indoors as curfew imposed
The diplomatic mission asked them to stay indoors as protesters were marching towards the PM's office despite the curfew.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Sri Lanka PM declares state of emergency, curfew - Spokesman
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in his role as the acting president.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis
Hundreds of people thronged the main bus station in the commercial capital after authorities lifted an indefinite curfew.
Thu May 12 2022
Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police
Sabah police today stressed that the extension of the curfew from 6 pm to 6 am until May 25 only involves the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).
Wed May 11 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024