ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis
Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Ringgit edges higher vs US dollar after BNM holds rate at 3 pct
BNM held the interest rate steady as the current monetary policy stance remains supportive of the economy.
Fri Sep 06 2024
PM holds bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin
The bilateral meeting was part of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's programme during his working visit to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Thailand's Pheu Thai party to decide PM candidate as parliamentary vote looms
The 11-party alliance holds 314 house seats and should have no difficulty electing a PM on Friday, providing it remains intact.
Thu Aug 15 2024
ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath
Emmanuel Macron's EU role likely weakened by election second round.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices
The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock holds equity investments in 100 public-listed companies in Malaysia as of May this year.
Thu Jun 27 2024
US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks
Tibetan tradition holds that the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after his death and current leader has said his successor may be found in India.
Wed Jun 19 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
Bangladeshi politician to provide expert witness testimony in support of habeas corpus application
M.A Quayum's daughter said her father has been living in Malaysia for the past 15 years, holds a passport and is a MM2H visa holder.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Tunku Mahkota Ismail holds discussion on Malaysia-Singapore land entry points
Various issues were discussed, including immigration operations, daily traffic processing, average waiting time for immigration checks.
Tue Mar 26 2024
South Korean doctors holds a mass rally against medical policy
Up to 40,000 doctors joined the rally, demanding the government scrap the plan to increase medical school admissions.
Mon Mar 04 2024
The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index as it has done for nine consecutive years.
Tue Feb 27 2024
'Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him
Joko Widodo will step down this October, but with an 80% approval rating he holds huge sway over Indonesia's 205 million voters.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Agong holds last pre-Cabinet meeting with PM before reign ends
This is the last pre-Cabinet meeting for the King who would end his five-year reign as Malaysia's 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Jan 30.
Tue Jan 23 2024
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