
No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says trials at select clinics failed to ease congestion, especially in the Green Zone.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Ringgit extends gains at opening after reaching near 3-week high last week
US dollar-ringgit broke through its previous support level of RM4.43 last week.
Mon Feb 24 2025

PM’s Bahrain visit to strengthen bilateral ties and extend ASEAN Summit invitation
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Bahrain will mark a new chapter in Malaysia-Bahrain diplomatic relations.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025

China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration
This year's travel rush comes as China extended the official Spring Festival break by one day to eight days.
Sun Jan 19 2025

South Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detention
Investigators must request court approval for a detention warrant to hold Yoon Suk-Yeol in custody for up to 20 more days.
Fri Jan 17 2025

US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan. 19 ban deadline
If banned, the short video app used by 170 million Americans would quickly go dark.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Pongal celebration a symbol of unity, harmony and progress - Cabinet ministers
The Members of the Cabinet extend their best wishes to all Hindus and Tamils in the country on the occasion of the Pongal festival.
Tue Jan 14 2025

US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan. 19 ban deadline
Joe Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days if he certifies ByteDance is making substantial progress toward a divestiture.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Oscar nominations announcement pushed to Jan. 19, amid Los Angeles fires - reports
The academy also extended the voting period for selecting nominees by two days, until January 14.
Thu Jan 09 2025

South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash
The Jeju Air flight belly-landed and overshot the regional airport's runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.
Fri Jan 03 2025

King, Queen extend New Year 2025 greetings
The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their warmest greetings for the New Year 2025.
Wed Jan 01 2025

King and Queen extend Christmas greetings
The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Christmas greetings to all Malaysians who are celebrating.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Ahmad Zahid, Fadillah extend Christmas wishes, call for spirit of unity, mutual respect
Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusoff have called on Malaysians to embrace unity, harmony, mutual respect and togetherness during this festive season.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Rebate for solar system installation under Solaris extended until April 2025 - PETRA
PETRA also announced improvements to the guidelines for the implementation of the rooftop solar system installation programme under the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme.
Mon Dec 23 2024

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025