Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil
Brazil's telecom regulator threatens Starlink with sanctions, escalating tensions with Elon Musk after his social network X was suspended.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Malaysia can become partner country of BRICS first - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will be known as a BRICS "new partner country" before Malaysia finalises its participation.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn
The floods have devastated dozens of towns inland from Porto Alegre, where the downtown area remains under water.
Thu May 16 2024
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Heavy rain causes flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
Mon May 06 2024
Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe
Police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro's passport and accused him of editing a draft decree to overturn election results.
Fri Feb 09 2024
BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist
The debate to expand BRICS toppled, threatening to undermine the bloc's ambition to give the "Global South" more clout in world affairs.
Thu Aug 24 2023
BRICS leaders meet in South Africa as bloc weighs expansion
The leaders are likely to discuss a framework and criteria for admitting new countries.
Tue Aug 22 2023
NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation
Bill Nelson said NASA will have a satellite that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: Study
The decade-long study analyzed the health impacts of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, which release huge amounts of particles into the atmosphere.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Bolsonaro lands back in Brazil to lead right-wing opposition
Bolsonaro, who never conceded defeat in last year's election, is expected to lead the opposition to leftist President Lula, his party said.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Death toll from Brazil downpours rises to 46; more rain forecast
Almost 2,500 people are still displaced or homeless, the Sao Paulo state government said in a statement, adding that rescue work is ongoing.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Death toll from Brazil rains hits 40; Lula calls for safer housing
Authorities said more casualties were still expected to be reported as three dozen people remained missing.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity
Rescue workers continue to look for victims, reconnect isolated communities and clear roads, some of which remain blocked.
Mon Feb 20 2023
'Rebirth' in Rio as carnival street parties return
This year marks the full comeback of the world's biggest carnival after Rio hosted a watered-down version in 2022.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Brazil's Lula fires army commander in wake of riots
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday fired the head of the country's army, Gen Julio Cesar de Arruda, two weeks after election-related riots gripped the country's capital.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024