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PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action

PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this stems from a request by the Malay rulers for the government to take a stricter stance on these matters.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.
Thu Nov 21 2024
PM to officiate two years of MADANI government programme this Saturday

PM to officiate two years of MADANI government programme this Saturday

The three-day 2TM programme will also feature a showcase of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) exhibitions.
Thu Nov 21 2024
How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks

How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks

Roughly 1,000 government positions require Senate confirmation through a majority vote in the 100-seat chamber.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
CAP hopes MOH heeds Pahang Sultan’s suggestion for complete ban on vaping

CAP hopes MOH heeds Pahang Sultan’s suggestion for complete ban on vaping

Sultan of Pahang says, he will urge the government to impose a total ban on vaping.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws

Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws

Datuk Mohamad Alamin says the government found the reference documents reviewed touch on claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Trump taps loyalists with few qualifications for top jobs

Trump taps loyalists with few qualifications for top jobs

Donald Trump's picks suggest a major shift in US government operations and America's global role over the next four years.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Netanyahu says Iran's government fears its people more than Israel

Netanyahu says Iran's government fears its people more than Israel

Netanyahu says life in Iran could be different if the country were free and funds could be used education, roads water and hospitals.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in government efficiency department

Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in government efficiency department

The appointments reward two Trump supporters from the private sector.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Canada orders shutdown of TikTok's Canadian business, app access to continue

Canada orders shutdown of TikTok's Canadian business, app access to continue

Canada bans the TikTok app from government-issued devices, saying it presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Trump warns, if elected, he'll impose tariffs on Mexico, China over fentanyl

Trump warns, if elected, he'll impose tariffs on Mexico, China over fentanyl

Trump says he will punish Mexico and China with tariffs unless both governments moved to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Gov't to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - Anwar

Gov't to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - Anwar

The government will introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying, which is becoming more concerning, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city

Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city

Local government officials have banned use of firecrackers during Diwali and the winter over the last few years.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024