Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina
As many as 3,500 may have been forcibly abducted during her 15-year rule, says interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election
Anura Kumara gains power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win
Donald Trump's scheduled Nov. 26 sentencing is now widely expected to be postponed.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Biden, Trump to meet at the White House on Wednesday
Trump will take office on Jan. 20 after defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Grand bargain with Putin? Confrontation with China? Three ways Trump may change America’s place in the world
Donald Trump can now claim a sweeping mandate to implement his agenda, both foreign and domestic.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Abortion did not play as big a role in the US election as many anticipated. What might happen on this issue now?
If Trump adopts the regulatory vision of conservatives and anti-abortion groups, the effects could reach beyond state borders.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics
For the second time in US history, a major party nominated a woman for president and for the second time she lost.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Youth Parliament election in March 2025 to feature new format - Johari
The updated format would involve all public and private higher education institutions nationwide to propose their representatives.
Fri Nov 08 2024
America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
JD Vance once compared Trump to Hitler. Now, he is Trump's vice president-elect
Eight years ago, in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, JD Vance was a bitter critic of Donald Trump.
Fri Nov 08 2024
INSIGHT - Trump did it his way in White House run. How he proved his advisers wrong
Trump regularly made a point of asking supporters whether they were better off during his presidency or current Biden-Harris administration.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea
Team Malaysia celebrated remarkable achievements at the ICU World Cup in Korea, with the Junior Team clinching first place and the Senior Team earning a well-deserved second place.
Sun Nov 24 2024
What parents need to know about adolescent health and vaping
Nicotine is an incredibly addictive drug that produces feelings of pleasure and relaxation within seconds of inhaling a vape.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Desperate for cash, Gazans sell clothes plucked from rubble
Widespread shortages and months of grinding war have generated a trade in old clothing, mostly salvaged from homes of people who have died.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties
The guardians collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds to preserve forgotten varieties of tomatoes, corn and other vegetables.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving
Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 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
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024