SpaceX's Polaris crew set for first private spacewalking mission next week
The crew's mission includes the first privately managed spacewalk, a risky endeavor only government astronauts have done in the past.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report
Water supply disruptions in Sarawak and Sabah, poorly managed, continue to deprive rural residents of access to clean and treated water.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Express bus with 19 individuals plunges into ravine in Lahad Datu
The bus plunged 50 metres into a ravine but some individuals managed to get out of the bus by themselves, authorities said.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Thailand keen to learn from Malaysia's success in managing haj pilgrims
Thailand did not have a specific body overseeing all haj affairs and matters related to it were managed by 88 tourism agencies.
Tue Jun 04 2024
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends
Fortunately for Russia, China has been a somewhat willing partner.
Sun Mar 03 2024
Soccer - Argentina's Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023
Lionel Messi managed to do what once seemed impossible: turning the US into a soccer country, said the Time magazine.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer
Ex-Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Zakir Naik for defaming him.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Company that managed NZ White Island volcano, where 22 died in eruption, guilty of safety breaches, judge
There volcano eruption killed 22 people, mostly tourists including Malaysians in 2019, many of whom were badly burnt by searing gas and ash.
Tue Oct 31 2023
A battle against skin diseases among children
Children's skin disorders can be managed with accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Budget 2024: Gov't allocates RM20 mln to boost NSRC's functionality
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the NSRC had handled over 49,000 calls and managed to freeze transactions worth up to RM60 million.
Fri Oct 13 2023
MOF to begin talks on return of assets to TH - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said preliminary reports showed that TH was now well managed with an efficient management under the new leadership.
Fri Sep 29 2023
PM tells ASEAN leaders to guard group against major powers' divisive actions
Issues in South China Sea must be managed in a peaceful and rational way through dialogue and consultation, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Sep 05 2023
State polls: PN retains Kedah with landslide win
PN has secured 30 of the 36 seats at stake to fend off the challenge by rivals PH and BN who only managed three seats.
Sat Aug 12 2023
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 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