
Singapore hopes Malaysia will advance ASEAN's sustainability agenda under Chairmanship
Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Boxing - Tyson takes a swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul in the face and offers a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: "Talking's over."
Fri Nov 15 2024
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[OPINION] Azerbaijan is calling for COP Truce
Despite a turbulent state of world affairs, concerns over health of planet rank as highly as issues of global stability, security and peace.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Police to establish 'Negotiator Cell' to deal with terrorist crisis
The special team consists of those who are highly trained and experienced in the field of negotiation with terrorist groups, says Ayob Khan.
Fri Oct 04 2024

Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 2024

OGA 2024: Driving global trade and sustainability in the energy sector
The highly anticipated Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) 2024 event has commenced, attracting a record number of industry professionals
Thu Sep 26 2024

BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia's open economy is highly sensitive to external factors like international trade and capital flows.
Thu Sep 19 2024

Philadelphia gears up for Harris-Trump debate with protests expected
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania will be center stage again when Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet in a highly anticipated televised debate.
Tue Sep 10 2024

ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Charting a new course: Malaysia’s bid for BRICS and the quest for global economic balance
While there is a discernible gap between intent and actual membership, this development is highly promising for our nation.
Thu Jun 20 2024

Gaza's doctors were building a health system. Then came war.
Health workers killed in Gaza war included 55 highly qualified specialists who were seeking to create a healthcare system for Palestine.
Fri Jun 07 2024
It's About YOUth: Moving full “STEAM” ahead
As the education and job landscapes rapidly evolve, there is a need for a comprehensive education that includes both the sciences and the arts. Representatives from University of Nottingham Malaysia talk about their “STEAM” approach to build highly skilled, all-rounder students.
Fri Apr 26 2024

Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda
The death of King Ananda Mahidol who was found shot dead in his bedroom in 1946 at the age of 20 has remained highly controversial.
Fri Apr 05 2024

Iran expanding production of highly enriched Uranium, IAEA says
Iran has been ramping up the production of highly enriched uranium, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday, reversing a slowdown that started in the middle of the year.
Wed Dec 27 2023

Highly irregular sleep patterns may increase dementia risk - Research
Irregular sleep patterns may disrupt our internal biological clock, which controls our 24-hour circadian rhythms, according to Matthew Pase.
Sat Dec 16 2023

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025