Ruling party leader says South Korea president must be suspended as soon as possible
The national police launch an investigation into Yoon Suk-Yeol over claims of insurrection filed by an opposition party and activists.
Fri Dec 06 2024
How Lee Jae-myung and South Korean opposition rallied in defiance of martial law
If Yoon Suk-Yeol is forced from office, Lee Jae-myung is seen as a top contender in the snap election that would be called.
Thu Dec 05 2024
South Korea's Yoon replaces defence minister as impeachment vote looms
Yoon Suk-Yeol accepted the resignation of Defence Minister and nominated his ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as a replacement.
Thu Dec 05 2024
South Korean ruling party opposes Yoon impeachment, defence minister quits
Yoon Suk-Yeol's ruling Party is divided over the crisis but said it would oppose impeachment with two years left in Yoon's five-year term.
Thu Dec 05 2024
South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law debacle
Six South Korean opposition parties later submitted a bill in parliament to impeach Yoon Suk-Yeol, with voting set for Friday or Saturday.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore postponed to next January - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the delay was due to Singapore PM Lawrence Wong being down with COVID-19.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?
Yoon Suk-Yeol justifies the martial law by accusing his domestic political opponents of "anti-state activities plotting rebellion".
Wed Dec 04 2024
What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea ruling party chief calls for cabinet to resign after Yoon's failed martial-law
Han Dong-hoon says, he also suggested Yoon Suk-Yeol be kicked out of the party, but ruling party lawmakers had various views.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law
Opposition parties say they plan to propose a bill to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, which should be voted within 72 hours.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea vows unlimited liquidity after political turmoil; BOK meets
The country's financial regulator is ready to deploy 10 trillion won ($7.07 billion) in a stock market stabilisation fund any time.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him
Yoon shocked the nation and declared martial law on Tuesday night to thwart "anti-state forces" among his domestic political opponents.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law
The surprise move sent shockwaves through the country. Yonhap news agency reported that the entrance to the parliament building was blocked.
Tue Dec 03 2024
[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking
New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Trump names his daughter’s father-in-law, as a senior adviser on Middle East
Massad Boulos is yet another name from Trump's inner family to work with in his upcoming second term.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts
As Malaysia prepares to roll out a targeted RON95 subsidy scheme next year, experts are raising concerns about implementation challenges.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
Fri Dec 06 2024
France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron says he would name a successor to Barnier "in the coming days."
Fri Dec 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective
According to the superiority theory of humour, jokes originate when a person perceives himself as superior to others.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Bloodstains found in murdered student's dormitory, Court told
Upon inspection bloodstains were found on the floor and on the mattress belonging to the victim.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Batu Puteh RCI report reveals weaknesses, elements of betrayal - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the country must defend every inch of its land to the fullest.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study
Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Flood victims can use MyJPJ app for lost, damaged vehicle documents - JPJ
Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli says all the relevant documents are accessible via the MyJPJ application.
Fri Dec 06 2024
NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions
Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star
The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.
Fri Dec 06 2024