United Nations warily awaits Donald Trump's return to power
Top UN concerns include potential US funding cuts and withdrawal from key global agreements and institutions.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Soccer - Former Manchester United manager Ferguson to leave ambassador role
There have been job cuts virtually across the board at United as part of cost-saving measures at the club.
Wed Oct 16 2024
ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say
Most employees in content moderation were notified of their dismissal via email late Wednesday, according to sources.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Ringgit opens stronger vs greenback amid hopes of US rate cuts
At the opening, the ringgit traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president
Tim Walz has pushed a progressive agenda that includes free school meals, goals for tackling climate change, tax cuts for the middle class.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Tesla Malaysia cuts prices for two models by RM8,000 in Malaysia
The electric carmaker said the price "decrement" has made Tesla EV more affordable and accessible to a border range of audiences.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years.
Mon Apr 22 2024
10-day water cuts in parts of Kota Kinabalu, Penampang
JANS said treated water production would be reduced from 189 million litres daily to 187 million litres following replacement works.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase
Sarawak's free tertiary education, which is expected to be implemented by 2026, will not lead to an increase in taxes or cuts in other areas of development.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Drastic Emissions Cuts, Transition to Renewable Energy Crucial as ‘Humanity’s Fate Hangs in the Balance’
Transcript of UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres remarks to the World Climate Action Summit at COP28, Dubai
Sat Dec 02 2023
Terengganu Veterinary Dept seizes 9,120 kg pig carcasses
Dr Anun Man said that the seizure involved 228 pig carcass cuts and 29 boxes of pig organs, with a total value estimated at RM246,240.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Sistem i-Lesen cuts approval for six licenses to 24 hours
Nga Kor Ming the time period taken by JPSPN to approve a licence application is 24 hours after payment is made via Sistem i-Lesen.
Thu Nov 09 2023
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
YouTube cuts off Russell Brand's ad revenues after sexual assault allegations
YouTube said it had suspended monetisation on Russell Brand's channel after he violated its creator responsibility policy.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitors
The new rate of US$100 per night would come into effect from September and last for four years, the government said in a statement late on Friday (Aug 25).
Sun Aug 27 2023
'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