US charges ex-Indian intelligence official in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot
Washington has alleged that Indian agents were involved in an attempted assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Singapore's ground based air defence systems and explosive disposal team were also activated.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
The diplomatic row represents a major deterioration of relations between the two Commonwealth countries.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Sinkhole incident: Full investigation results in final stages of review - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the reports will be first presented to Cabinet before any decision is made on whether to disclose them to the public.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Hundreds gather to pay last respects to India's iconic business tycoon Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted later in the day with full state honours.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Ratan Tata, who put India's Tata Group on the global map, dies at 86
Ratan Tata, who ran the conglomerate for over 20 years as chairman, had been undergoing intensive care in Mumbai, according to sources.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle
Bangladesh has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India.
Mon Oct 07 2024
BRICS to focus on speeding up North-South Corridor development - Russian Chamber of Commerce
The projects in the pipeline cover financial services, investment, industrial and energy development, trade and international cooperation.
Fri Oct 04 2024
[OPINION] India: Armenia’s newfound ally against Azerbaijan
Extraordinary foreign policy ambitions are difficult for small states to achieve, especially when they challenge more powerful neighbors.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Junior doctors in India's Kolkata resume full strike, disappointed with top court's ruling
Doctors demand increased police protection in hospitals and investigations into alleged corruption in medical colleges.
Tue Oct 01 2024
India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies
The world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop in the coming weeks.
Mon Sep 30 2024
India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
India's monsoon begins to retreat after delivering surplus rains
India's monsoon rains started retreating from the northwest of the country on Monday, nearly a week later than normal.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Sri Lanka's new president Dissanayake promises change
Sri Lanka's leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office as president on Monday, promising change in the island nation.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024