CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases
According to Singapore's Central Provident Fund Board, after March 2027, these savings will no longer earn any interest.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Mother of Georgia mass shooting suspect called school before attack
Marcee Gray called the school that morning and warned a counselor about an "extreme emergency".
Mon Sep 09 2024
Bangladeshi students rally to mark one month since Hasina's fall
Students, workers, and families of those killed in the unrest join the "March for Martyrs."
Fri Sep 06 2024
'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face March trial in Matthew Perry death
Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, the "ketamine queen," pleaded not guilty to charges related to Matthew Perry's death.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Court sets 15 days to hear Hamzah Zainudin’s son’s trial for accepting RM100,000 bribe
The Sessions Court set beginning March 24 next year to hear the corruption case of Muhammad Faisal Hamzah.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Spain's Maria Branyas, world’s oldest person, dies aged 117
Born March 4, 1907, Maria Branyas had been known throughout Spain as Super-Grandma.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
The United States topped the medals table with 40 golds, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
France's Olympic poster boy Leon Marchand won an unprecedented two Olympic finals in the pool in one night.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh's assassination sparked threats of revenge on Israel and fears of the Gaza conflict escalating into a wider Middle East war.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs
The Philippines' gaming regulator said it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms and implement a total ban on the industry.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Philippines' Marcos orders closure of offshore gaming industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered gaming regulators to wind down and cease such offshore gaming operations by the end of the year.
Mon Jul 22 2024
AGC rejects Isham Jalil's representation to offer apology to judiciary
The representation seeking to resolve contempt proceedings against Isham Jalil through an apology was submitted to the AGC on March 25.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Tommy Thomas fails to strike out lawsuit by Shahrir Samad, trial to begin in March 2026
High Court orders lawsuit brought by Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad to go to trial, starting in March 2026.
Wed Jul 03 2024
President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines
The Philippines also gave its assurance to render full cooperation during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Tue Jul 02 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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