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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Pope Francis says climate change a common cause during Istiqlal Mosque visit
Pope Francis invites Muslims and Catholics to push global leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration
The Doha Declaration calls for urgent global action to address the NCD crisis, which accounts for 7 out of 10 deaths worldwide.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G Consistency Score at 97.29 per cent according to Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership', president says
Jokowi reiterated calls for Indonesia to be a "bridge of peace" between Russia and Ukraine.
Tue Aug 16 2022
AT&S investment of RM8.5 bln proves Malaysia preferred by foreign investors - Azmin
Mohamed Azmin said the investment by the global leader in printed circuit board manufacturing and integrated circuit substrates was also in line with the government's intentions outlined in the NIA.
Sat Oct 30 2021
UK aid cuts spark fears over parasitic killer that stalks the poor
Britain has been a global leader in tackling NTDs, but its 220 mln pound programme is ending early due to a 4-bln pound aid spending cut.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Activist Thunberg says global leaders still in denial over climate
Thunberg says politicians, including Sweden's leaders, are still in denial over the threat from climate change.
Wed May 05 2021
Echtra Games acquisition to expand Zynga's total addressable market
Zynga Inc, a global leader in interactive entertainment, has acquired Echtra Games, a cross-platform game studio.
Thu Mar 04 2021
World in denial on climate action five years after Paris accord, says Thunberg
Although the deal was adopted by 196 countries, Thunberg says so far global leaders have failed to deliver on its promises.
Sat Dec 12 2020
PM: Don't forget terror threat
Malaysia has called on global leaders to expand their efforts to flatten the curve of terrorism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Malaysia calls for world leaders to tackle terrorism amid COVID-19 pandemic
Malaysia today has called on global leaders to expand their efforts to flatten the curve of terrorism in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and restore peace and stability to the world.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Police gain upper hand after Hamburg's day of G20 clashes
Police gained the upper hand in Hamburg early on Saturday morning after a day of running clashes with anti-capitalist protesters seeking to disrupt the city's G20 summit of global leaders.
Sat Jul 08 2017
MAHB plans to create airport cities
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the owner of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISG), has announced plans to become a global leader in creating airport cities.
Wed Mar 01 2017
'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