World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Americans gather in Kuala Lumpur for tense 2024 US presidential election watch
The event brought together expatriates, diplomats, and local political enthusiasts to watch the election results live.
Wed Nov 06 2024
PM to launch National AI Office on Dec 12 - Gobind
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.
Sun Oct 27 2024
AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality
The Oscar award winner to perform at National Stadium Bukit Jalil on July 27.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide
In Kuala Lumpur, as many as 25,000 devotees and visitors gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields as early as 5.30 am.
Wed May 22 2024
Legendary maestro AR Rahman set to enthrall Malaysia audience in July
The organiser of AR Rahman Live in Kuala Lumpur 2024 promises to captivate the audience with a mesmerizing performance of over two hours.
Thu May 02 2024
Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC
The MACC believes that the senior police officer recently detained on suspicion of accepting bribes to protect illegal activities in Kuala Lumpur, was not acting alone
Fri Mar 29 2024
Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87
Former Sarawak Governor and Chief Minister Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, 87, died in a hospital in Kuala Lumpur early today.
Wed Feb 21 2024
It's About YOUth: Is KL a liveable city?
From affordability to safety issues, many youth face difficulties living in Kuala Lumpur. Has the capital improved over the years to accommodate the needs of youth? Koh Cha-ly from Urbanmetry and Afaf Ismail from Think City share their insights.
Fri Feb 16 2024
2024 election’s polling station in Kuala Lumpur largest in the world, says Indonesian ambassador
Datuk Hermono said all election workers are ready to serve Indonesians in Malaysia to exercise their voting rights as citizens.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Nine cases of monkeypox reported in Malaysia
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said first two cases were recorded in Kuala Lumpur in July, the third and fourth cases in Selangor last month.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians
In Malaysia, a large crowd of demonstrators chanted slogans outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Mindef to build over 7,300 housing units under 'SASaR'
The Defence Ministry will build more than 7,300 housing units under the 'One Military Member, One House' (SASaR) programme at the Wardieburn and Genting Klang Camps in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Soccer - Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying
Teams finishing in the top two positions in the nine groups drawn in Kuala Lumpur will advance to the third preliminary round.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Twelve cases of COVID-19 Arcturus variant reported in Malaysia
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said of the total, six cases were detected in Sarawak, four in Selangor, and two in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Apr 24 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024