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Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

French police seek FBI help to investigate high-speed rail sabotage just hours before the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Thu Aug 08 2024
HSR: Government to study impact of Japanese firms' decision to opt out

HSR: Government to study impact of Japanese firms' decision to opt out

The Japanese firms have decided to drop their plans to get involved in a high-speed rail project.
Fri Jan 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] 'Whoosh' gonna bear the financial cost of the high-speed rail, Jakarta or Beijing?

[COLUMNIST] 'Whoosh' gonna bear the financial cost of the high-speed rail, Jakarta or Beijing?

Weeks ago, a renowned Indonesian economist, Yusuf Wibisono,raised a pertinent question whether Indonesia has fallen into the China debt trap.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Malaysia seeks proposals to revive high-speed rail project with Singapore

Malaysia seeks proposals to revive high-speed rail project with Singapore

MyHSR Corp called for the private sector to submit proposals to develop and operate the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Malaysia, Thailand agree to conduct KL-Bangkok HSR feasibility study  - Ismail Sabri

Malaysia, Thailand agree to conduct KL-Bangkok HSR feasibility study - Ismail Sabri

Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to carry out a feasibility study for a high-speed rail (HSR) route between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Mustapa: Govt yet to decide whether to resume KL-Singapore HSR project

Mustapa: Govt yet to decide whether to resume KL-Singapore HSR project

Mustapa said the project was cancelled after the bilateral agreement on the project lapsed on Dec 31, 2020.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Muhyiddin supports govt's HSR plan, proposes for expansion to Thailand

Muhyiddin supports govt's HSR plan, proposes for expansion to Thailand

Muhyiddin has voiced his support for the government's plan with regards to the High-Speed Rail project to Johor Bahru.
Thu Sep 30 2021
HSR: Malaysia pays RM320 mln as compensation to Singapore

HSR: Malaysia pays RM320 mln as compensation to Singapore

The two countries reached an amicable agreement on the amount following a verification process by the Malaysian government.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Corruption Perceptions Index: Malaysia slips to 57th

Corruption Perceptions Index: Malaysia slips to 57th

Dr Muhammad Mohan said Malaysia recorded a score of 51 out of 100, compared to 53 the previous year.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Malaysia expects compensation for HSR project's termination to be below S$270 mln - Mustapa

Malaysia expects compensation for HSR project's termination to be below S$270 mln - Mustapa

On Jan 1, Malaysia and Singapore jointly announced the cancellation of the 350km rail line project after failing to reach an agreement on proposed changes by the Dec 31, 2020 deadline.
Tue Jan 05 2021
HSR termination compensation: Singapore spent S$270 mln on project

HSR termination compensation: Singapore spent S$270 mln on project

The termination compensation to Singapore for the KLSingapore HSR project will include various abortive costs, but not land acquisition costs since the value of the land can be recovered.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Malaysia and Singapore terminate high-speed rail link agreement

Malaysia and Singapore terminate high-speed rail link agreement

Malaysia had proposed several changes but was unable to reach an agreement with Singapore.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Tok Pa explains why HSR was called off. Here's what you need to know.

Tok Pa explains why HSR was called off. Here's what you need to know.

The HSR project has been terminated due to both parties being unable to reach a mutual agreement on the changes proposed by Malaysia.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Johor wants HSR project to proceed even without Singapore

Johor wants HSR project to proceed even without Singapore

The Johor state government hopes the high-speed rail (HSR) project will be continued although the new alignment may not include Singapore.
Sat Jan 02 2021
KL-Singapore HSR reaches final stop: What you need to know

KL-Singapore HSR reaches final stop: What you need to know

Malaysia is now exploring all possible options, including the viability of a domestic HSR project.
Fri Jan 01 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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