Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems
Singapore was an early adopter of AI, releasing its first national AI strategy in 2019.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Russia launches lunar lander in race to find water on moon
Russia aims to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, a region believed to hold coveted pockets of water ice.
Fri Aug 11 2023
'The world is watching,' say architects of Australia's Indigenous referendum
Australia has a chance to fix its image as a global outlier by voting in favour of constitutionally recognising its Indigenous people.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Australia mourns Queen Elizabeth from home of 'world's oldest continuous culture'
With the day declared a national holiday, a memorial ceremony attended by 600 dignitaries was held at Parliament House for Queen Elizabeth.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Pope apologises for 'deplorable evil' of Canadian indigenous schools
Francis apologises for the Church's role in schools where indigenous children were abused.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on COVID rule changes
Thailand was among the first nations in Asia to reopen its borders but has introduced complicated entry rules.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Grabs Tech For Good Institute releases Platform Economy Research with Bain & Company, hosts first national dialogue
The Tech For Good Institute (TFGI), a non-profit think-tank founded by Grab, hosted its first national dialogue in Malaysia today.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Canada indigenous groups in nationwide hunt for more graves after new discoveries
The two discoveries are prompting indigenous communities to look for more buried children across Canada, a task not without hurdles.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Hundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school
The latest discovery is a grim reminder of the years of abuse and discrimination indigenous communities have suffered in Canada.
Fri Jun 25 2021
US becomes first nation to cross 10 million COVID-19 cases as third wave of infections surges
The country reported a record 131,420 COVID-19 cases on Saturday and has reported over 100,000 infections four times in the past seven days.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Dewan Rakyat draws attention as Budget meeting nears
It will be the first national Budget prepared by the PN coalition government led by PM Muhyiddin after being in power for six months.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Thailand first to introduce commercial 5G in ASEAN
Thailand will be the first nation in Southeast Asia to introduce commercial 5G communication services and is thus attractive to foreign investors.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin first National Security Council DG
In view of the threats to national security and defence, the government decided that a police or military officer should be in charge of the council.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Suu Kyi party to decide 'soon' on contesting Myanmar polls
Aung San Suu Kyi said the party had not yet committed to competing in its first national vote in a quarter of a century.
Sat Jun 20 2015
NUCC 'Voice of the Grassroots' dialogue begins
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) in collaboration of the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) of UKM kickstarts its first national dialogue session at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Sat Feb 22 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024