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Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say

Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say

The estimate includes some 26,000 people who suffered violent deaths, a higher figure than one currently used by UN for the entire country.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Cabinet agrees in principle for MKN, JPM to coordinate drafting of National Security Bill

Cabinet agrees in principle for MKN, JPM to coordinate drafting of National Security Bill

Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar says, currently the Sedition Act is retained, to preserve public order and national security.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Selangor first state to submit SDG report  to UN

Selangor first state to submit SDG report to UN

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and a delegation from Selangor are currently in Egypt to attend the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo.
Wed Nov 06 2024
707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told

707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told

Mohamad Alamin says another 199 individuals are currently being tracked, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected to 906.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul

BRICS countries currently account for approximately 26 per cent of the world's gross domestic product, says Tengku Zafrul.
Tue Oct 29 2024
MPlantation and Commodities Ministry reviewing agencies' roles for potential duplications - Johari

MPlantation and Commodities Ministry reviewing agencies' roles for potential duplications - Johari

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is currently reviewing the functions of its agencies to pinpoint any overlapping responsibilities and roles
Mon Oct 28 2024
Malaysia should utilise COP16 platform to showcase biodiversity conservation - Experts

Malaysia should utilise COP16 platform to showcase biodiversity conservation - Experts

COP16 on Biological Diversity is currently ongoing, with 23,000 delegates attending from 196 nations, including Malaysia.
Wed Oct 23 2024
JBIC commits to enhancing Japanese investments in Malaysia - PM

JBIC commits to enhancing Japanese investments in Malaysia - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says JBIC is currently actively discussing investments with local companies in various industries.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Op Global: Parents need to show proof of blood ties to claim children - Nancy

Op Global: Parents need to show proof of blood ties to claim children - Nancy

About 200 parents have applied for the return of their children currently placed in various "safe places," according to Datuk Seri Nancy.
Thu Oct 17 2024
No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry

No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry

The Home Ministry said it does not currently plan to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry on the matter.
Thu Oct 17 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying

UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying

The practice is currently illegal in England and Wales and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Fri Oct 04 2024
19 individuals including GISB CEO and wife remanded for a week

19 individuals including GISB CEO and wife remanded for a week

They are currently being held at the central lockup of the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Malaysia to expand recognition of JAKIM's halal certification through halal diplomacy

Malaysia to expand recognition of JAKIM's halal certification through halal diplomacy

The deputy prime minister said that 88 countries currently recognise JAKIM's halal certification.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Musk says US going bankrupt ‘extremely quickly’

Musk says US going bankrupt ‘extremely quickly’

The US national debt currently stands at about US$35 trillion, according to the US Treasury Department.
Tue Sep 10 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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