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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024