India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17
The fire broke out at a privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre manufacturing unit that was operational since 2019.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Man dies after falling into palm kernel processing machine at Kuala Langat factory
The remains of a man were found in a palm kernel processing machine, after he is believed to have fallen into it, said police.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour
Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 2024
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Young woman biker run over by trailer in Jalan Klang Utama
JBPM said the victim was dragged for about 20 feet after a trailer collided with her motorcycle near a beverage factory.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Foreigner fatally stabbed for drinking co-worker’s orange juice while breaking fast
Pakistani suspect stabbed Bangladeshi man numerous times with a kitchen knife at a factory workers' hostel.
Wed Mar 20 2024
FACTBOX - What do we know about TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance?
Here is what we know about the Chinese company, which was valued at $268 billion in December.
Fri Mar 15 2024
10 rushed to hospital after ammonia leak at factory
There was a leak of ammonia gas from the valve of a gas storage tank at a factory in Shah Alam.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Around 20 killed in explosion at Thai firework factory, no survivors found
Police said authorities inspected the site of the firework factory but were yet to find survivors.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Asia's factories squeezed as China's nascent recovery teeters
S.Korea's factory activity fell for 16th straight month while PMIs from Taiwan, Vietnam and Malaysia shows continued declines in activity.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Turkish President Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey
Elon Musk said that the automaker would probably pick a location for a new factory by the end of this year.
Mon Sep 18 2023
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