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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024