
New Zealand sacks ambassador to UK after he questions Trump's grasp of history
Phil Goff questioned Trumps grasp of history, contrasting his Russia efforts with Churchills fight against Nazi Germany.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Kieran Culkin claims supporting actor honor as Oscars kick off
Culkin, who started acting as a child, was honored for playing one of two cousins who travel to Poland to study their family's history.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Historical researcher revives nearly extinct Malay chess game
Over six years of field research, Dr Mohd Hasanuddin Mohd Yusof successfully recreated a set of Malay chess games.
Sat Mar 01 2025

Dewan Rakyat makes history as Media Council Bill passed, two key reform bills tabled
The MMC Bill 2024 symbolises a significant achievement for Malaysia's media industry after more than 50 years of discussions.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Don’t fear AI, embrace it: Malaysia must lead, says Chang
Chang Lih Kang says history has shown that technological revolutions did not eliminate human roles but created new opportunities.
Tue Feb 25 2025
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market
ASEAN's higher education market is experiencing significant growth, driven by a youthful demographic and increasing international student mobility. As of 2022, the region's youth population (ages 15-34) stands at approximately 213 million, marking the largest cohort in ASEAN's history.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine
Ukraine and its Western allies say Russia is waging a brutal and unprovoked war, merely to gain territory.
Sun Feb 02 2025

Trump promises 'brand new day,' harsh immigration limits at pre-inauguration victory rally
Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, which would remove millions of immigrants.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Distribution of RM13 bil SARA, STR aid begins tomorrow, highest in history
The SARA aid will be increased to RM2,100 in 2025 compared to RM1,200 in 2024 for eligible households recorded in the eKasih system.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return
At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom says could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Sunglasses reflect more than the light: a brief history of shades, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood
Is there more to -shades- than we think?
Sun Jan 12 2025

MoE denies leak of 2024 SPM History paper
The screenshots that were transmitted only contained a list of titles in the History textbook that were used as predictions, says MoE.
Thu Jan 09 2025

The fall of Assad opens a new era for Syria and the Middle East
A rebel coalition led by HTS has brought down Assads regime, opening a new chapter in Syrias history.
Sat Jan 04 2025

PM Anwar wants tourism products to promote more local history, legends and legendary sites
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes initiatives to promote tourism products related to legendary sites, history, local legends and myths can be enhanced to attract tourists to the country.
Thu Dec 26 2024

Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges
The suspect is a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia with a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric has lived in Germany for almost two decades.
Mon Dec 23 2024

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025