The Disinfo Wars: Why Orwell Still Hits Different in 2025
The Global Risks Report 2025 identifies disinformation as one of the most pervasive and destabilising threats of our time.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump announces 'DOGE' advisory group, attracting instant lawsuits
'DOGE' is run by Elon Musk and has grandiose goals of eliminating entire federal agencies and cutting three quarters of federal govt jobs.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump announces purge of over 1,000 Biden appointees
The step is likely to reignite concerns that the president aims to replace Biden appointees with individuals faithful to his agenda.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks
Trump revokes Biden's 2023 order aimed at reducing AI risks to consumers, workers, and national security.
Tue Jan 21 2025
3M campaign concludes with financial literacy drive in Penang
The event marks the culmination of a series of initiatives aimed at promoting financial literacy and practical money management skills.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights
President Donald Trump orders that the United States will officially recognise only two sexes, male and female.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Childcare centre torched in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
It was the second antisemitic attack on property in four days in Sydney and comes amid a spate of similar crimes targeting Jewish community.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Musk's hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny
Elon Musk dismisses criticism of the hand gesture as a "tired" attack.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled
Hamas is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of a complex ceasefire deal reached with Israel this month.
Tue Jan 21 2025
KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY
There will be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the special train connecting KL Sentral Station and Butterworth Station.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document
The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
Tue Jan 21 2025