Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?
Some local leaders fear the constitutional amendment will dilute the vote of the indigenous Kanak.
Thu May 16 2024
Focus on leaders' empowerment before state polls - Amirudin
The role of local leaders in conveying information and enlightenment regarding the Unity Government is seen as one of the important factors that need to be focused on in the upcoming state election.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Melaka polls: BN manifesto inclusive, comprehensive, pragmatic - Local leaders
The BN manifesto for the Melaka state election launched today is seen as a comprehensive, pragmatic and inclusive commitment towards driving Melaka's economic recovery and development.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Ministers, leaders extend Deepavali greetings to Malaysian Hindus
Several Cabinet ministers and local leaders extended greetings to Malaysian Hindus on the occasion of Deepavali, which falls today.
Sat Nov 14 2020
Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen schools in fall
The White House's round-table gathered health and education leaders from across the nation who said schools and colleges are ready to open this fall and can do so safely.
Wed Jul 08 2020
Chini by-election should be a platform to listen to public woes
The people in the Chini constituency are hoping that local leaders will use the current campaign for the state seat by-election to listen to their grievances.
Thu Jun 25 2020
Indonesian president intervenes in election law controversy
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced Tuesday he would issue a decree to reverse a controversial law which scraps the direct election of local leaders.
Tue Sep 30 2014
Indonesia votes to scrap direct elections for local leaders
Indonesia's parliament voted Friday to scrap direct elections for local leaders, despite angry protests against the move.
Fri Sep 26 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