Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'
John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
PM, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee hold meeting
This is John Lee Ka-Chiu's first visit to Malaysia after being appointed as the fifth HKSAR Chief Executive in 2022.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination
The airline has fired three flight attendants involved after an internal investigation, CEO Ronald Lam said.
Wed May 24 2023
Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1
In high risk places such as hospitals, administrators can decide whether to require staff and visitors to wear masks, John Lee said.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Hong Kong leader says "no legal basis" to act on Russian superyacht
A Russian yacht berthed in Hong Kong waters belongs to a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Hong Kong will scrap COVID hotel quarantine from Sept. 26
All international arrivals will be able to return home or to accommodation of their choice but will have to self-monitor for three days.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Hong Kong flags COVID quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up
Hong Kong said it aims to make an announcement soon on its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Hong Kong eases COVID quarantine rules for incoming travellers
Arrivals will need to self monitor for a further four days, during which they will be forbidden to enter restaurants and bars.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Giant video screen falls on boyband Mirror dancers at Hong Kong concert
A huge video panel fell on the stage during the concert crushing one performer and trapping others.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Hong Kong suspends flight bans as it eases COVID rules
Hong Kong has suspended a rule that bans individual flights from bringing in passengers infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Hong Kong votes in overhauled "patriots"-only election
Chief Secretary John Lee, a former security chief, urged people to turn out, saying those excluded were "traitors" who wanted the vote to fail.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Maybank Group announces leadership swap
Datuk Lim Hong Tat will return to Malaysia to focus on the role of group head of Maybanks Community Financial Services (CFS) after serving as Maybank Singapore CEO.
Thu Nov 02 2017
John Lee Hancock to explore McDonald's history
John Lee Hancock is in talks to helm "The Founder," a feature telling the history of the world's largest fast food chain, McDonald's.
Sat Dec 13 2014
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
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