Biden's first 100 days: COVID-19, jobs, foreign policy, immigration, guns and dogs
US President Joe Biden completes 100 days in office on Friday, April 30.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Proposed economy recovery plan needs to aid micro, small businesses
SMEs accounted for 70 per cent of the country's 98.5 per cent of small and medium enterprises, and they were mainly involved in the services sector.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Pegging ringgit during COVID-19 not appropriate - Economist
Pegging the ringgit during the COVID-19 crisis is not appropriate, given the issues confronting the nation are related to health and economic integration.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Half of U.S. states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow
The enormous pressure on states to reopen was highlighted in new Labor Department data showing some 30 million Americans seeking unemployment benefits since March 21.
Fri May 01 2020
Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression
About one in six American workers have lost their jobs in the past five weeks due to COVID-19.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Hit by a crisis like no other, global growth to contract by 3 pct in 2020 - IMF
Real gross domestic product growth (GDP) is now projected at -3.0 per cent in 2020, a recession much worse than the 0.1 per cent contraction during the 2009 global financial crisis.
Wed Apr 15 2020
Two lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic: Be debt-free and have a financial buffer
Many economists are quite sure the economic impact of COVID-19 will likely be worse than the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Sat Apr 11 2020
Obama challenges Congress on inequality
In his annual State of the Union address, Obama vowed to use his executive powers to lift up workers, improve education and clean the environment if his foes in Congress balk at more sweeping action.
Wed Jan 29 2014
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
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024