
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump says he wants retribution. Some critics fear he will use the IRS to get it.
Critics of Donald Trump, including ex-officials, are securing their tax records, fearing investigations if he returns to the White House.
Sun Dec 22 2024

Indian village landslide search called off, with death toll at 27
More than 50 people were still missing, said SB Singh, of the National Disaster Response Force.
Mon Jul 24 2023

A day after landslide likely trapped more than 100, Indian rescuers look for survivors
Thick fog and heavy rain hampered already difficult rescue efforts even further today.
Fri Jul 21 2023

Ten dead, more than a 100 feared trapped in landslide in India after heavy rain
Initial reports said about 100 people were feared trapped under the debris and rescue workers were struggling to find survivors.
Thu Jul 20 2023

Trump paid no income tax in 2020, reported losses in office, records show
The records released show that Trump's income and his tax liability fluctuated dramatically during his four years in the White House.
Thu Dec 22 2022

Man's death sentence for murder of his ex-fiancee upheld
Muhammad Irshaduddin's final appeal against his murder conviction and death sentence was unanimously dismissed by a three-member bench today.
Thu Oct 07 2021

Ringgit-denominated IRS by non-resident banks a positive signal by BNM to global investors
This move would further strengthen the onshore market and give it the necessary boost.
Thu Mar 11 2021

Non-resident banks may trade ringgit-denominated IRS effective March 15 - BNM
BNM and FMC will continue to engage with market participants to promote a progressive and orderly onshore financial market.
Wed Mar 10 2021

JAIS' leave to appeal against decision over prosecution on Mohd Ezra rejected
The appellants had sought leave to appeal against the Court of Appeals decision on Sept 25, last year which ruled in favour of Mohd Ezra.
Tue Sep 29 2020

Man sentenced to death for killing ex-fiance in Kluang
A former tyre shop assistant was sentenced to death by the High Court here today for murdering his ex-fiance when the woman wanted to marry another man.
Sun May 07 2017

Court of appeal dismisses Mais' intervener bid in ZI Publications appeal
A three-member Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Datuk Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat dismissed MAIS' application, ruling that it had no direct interest in the appeal.
Tue Apr 11 2017

Soldier dies in motorcycle-express bus crash
A soldier was killed while his cousin was seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by an express bus in a road crash involving three vehicles at KM 61 of Jalan Kuching-Sri Aman-Serian.
Tue Dec 27 2016

Scottish mosques invite Trump to visit
Two Scottish mosques on Wednesday invited US presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to visit during his trip to Scotland later this month.
Thu Jun 09 2016

Nik Raina grateful after Jawi withdraws charge
Nik Raina Nik Abdul Aziz can finally move on with her life after the religious authority decided to withdraw their case against her.
Wed May 13 2015

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025