Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
'Toilet Girl' Marissa Wong makes waves on TikTok
Marissa Wong chooses an unusual subject for her reviews: public toilets across Malaysia.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city
Local government officials have banned use of firecrackers during Diwali and the winter over the last few years.
Sat Nov 02 2024
A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as state braces for potential catastrophe
Forecasters said seawater could rise as high as 13 feet (4 meters).
Thu Oct 10 2024
What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ - but not as much as you’d think
Recognising shared values is crucial for bridging cultural divides, especially in times when global cooperation is more important than ever.
Sun Oct 06 2024
India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
China wants academic exchange but historians say increased censorship makes research hard
Scholars fear that tightened censorship is extinguishing avenues for independent research into the country's past.
Sat Sep 14 2024
BTS makes Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Stars of 21st Century'
BTS has secured the 19th spot on the US Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Japan hit by heavy rain, power outage as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall
Authorities warned the storm could be one of the strongest ever to hit the region.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Tasmanian 'Eco-Milk' tests shoppers' thirst for climate-friendly dairy
This is milk produced by cows fed with seaweed that makes them emit lower levels of environmentally damaging methane gas.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Air India plane bound for US makes unscheduled Russia landing
Air India sent an aircraft a day later to pick up the stranded passengers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Gaza's pregnant women defy odds to give birth, protect babies
Repeated displacement makes medical care almost impossible.
Fri Jul 12 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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