
Industry players call for refinements to Gig Workers Bill
Leading companies in Malaysias gig economy have raised concerns over the draft of the country's upcoming Gig Workers Bill, urging for refinement of key provisions before tabling it at the Parliament
Thu Feb 27 2025

Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024
AWANI Review: E-hailing: Bolt’s Game Plan to Grab Market Share
European e-hailing app Bolt has officially launched its services in the Klang Valley. Bolt Malaysia’s General Manager Afzan Lutfi shares the company’s plan to capture market share by offering an affordable, accessible alternative aimed at meeting the needs of both drivers and riders in Malaysia’s competitive e-hailing landscape.
Sat Nov 09 2024

Mother's scream for help saves son from being kidnapped, foreigners held
Police said the foreigner, who introduced himself as a cleaner, suddenly went into the living room of the house and tried to grab the boy.
Wed Oct 23 2024

Google tools to combat mobile phone theft start rolling out to users
Theft Detection Lock uses AI and sensors to identify when a thief has grabbed and fled with a user's phone and locks the screen.
Wed Oct 16 2024

Olympics - What's happening on Day 14 of Paris Games on Friday
Only three days are left at the Olympics but a busy Friday is in store on Day 14 of the Paris Games with 35 golds up for grabs.
Fri Aug 09 2024

Olympics - What's happening on Day 12 of Paris Games on Wednesday
There will be 21 medals up for grabs with the bulk of them being given out in athletics.
Wed Aug 07 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: What's happening on Day Three of Paris Games on Monday
The action at the Olympic Games is set to heat up along with the Paris weather on Monday, when 19 gold medals will be up for grabs.
Mon Jul 29 2024

Grab driver alleged assault: Officers involved in probe to be summoned to Bukit Aman - IGP
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police are conducting a thorough investigation based on recent developments.
Fri May 31 2024

Johor Regent wants justice for alleged assault on e-hailing driver
Tunku Ismail also said the act of associating external security personnel with himself and the entire Royal Institution was deemed inappropriate.
Fri May 31 2024

Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024

Malaysia should grab chance to advance reforms in clinical research - PM Anwar
Malaysia should seize opportunities, endeavour to advance reforms and remove barriers to clinical research, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu May 09 2024

PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan
GX Bank Bhd is a digital bank in Malaysia through a joint venture between Grab Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel).
Wed Feb 28 2024

P-hailing drivers, riders can enjoy internet package from as low as RM33 from today - Fahmi
The data plan of at least 40GB offered from today until April 23, is most likely to be extended later, according to Fahmi Fadzil
Tue Jan 23 2024

UMPSA, Grab sign MoU, to improve education for gig workers
The collaboration will give gig workers opportunity to attend training and development programme provided by the university's subsidiary.
Fri Jan 12 2024

US tariff plans to be discussed at 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul
The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat tomorrow.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20 per cent - Dr Zaliha
A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Malaysia's digital investments hit record RM163.6 billion in 2024
Digital investments in Malaysia hit a record RM163.6 billion in 2024, compared to RM46.8 billion in 2023, driven by a stable government and pro-business policies
Thu Feb 27 2025

MOE, DBP support empowerment of national language in legal field -- Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) will always be prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure for developing new terminologies in the Malay language.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Reuters, AP, Bloomberg warn against limiting White House media access
Reuters, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg News issued a statement on Wednesday warning that limiting the number of wire services with access to the White House
Thu Feb 27 2025

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home
Thu Feb 27 2025

Industry players call for refinements to Gig Workers Bill
Leading companies in Malaysias gig economy have raised concerns over the draft of the country's upcoming Gig Workers Bill, urging for refinement of key provisions before tabling it at the Parliament
Thu Feb 27 2025

Household debt at RM1.63 trillion at end of 2024, much lower than financial assets -- MOF
The national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)
Thu Feb 27 2025

Govt, BNM continue to strengthen trade and investment mechanisms in local currency
The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to strengthen and improve existing channels and mechanisms to facilitate trade and investment transactions in the local currency.
Thu Feb 27 2025