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Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli military says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage

Israeli military says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage

Two bodies were identified as infants, but a third, believed to be their mother, Shiri, didn't match any hostage and remains unidentified.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions

Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions

Here's what is known so far about what was discussed.
Fri Feb 21 2025
[COLUMNIST] Whose rights? Islam, eurocentrism and the limits of human rights

[COLUMNIST] Whose rights? Islam, eurocentrism and the limits of human rights

For as long as rights are understood on Occidental terms, problems would inevitably remain. What is needed is an appreciation of diversity.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne's death

Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne's death

The court upheld the pre-trial detention of a hotel employee and a restaurant waiter held since last month.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent

Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent

Court also acquits Luis Rubiales' three co-defendants accused of attempting to coerce Jenni Hermoso into saying the kiss was consensual.
Fri Feb 21 2025
King’s health significantly improved after treatment - PM

King’s health significantly improved after treatment - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he had the opportunity to seek an audience with the King twice during his official visit to Bahrain.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Why Trump wants the US Department of Education shut down

Why Trump wants the US Department of Education shut down

The vast majority of US children attend the country's free public schools, which are a big employer and economic engine.
Fri Feb 21 2025
How did a jet flip upside down on a Toronto runway and everyone survive?

How did a jet flip upside down on a Toronto runway and everyone survive?

Here is what we know about this accident and similar crashes.
Fri Feb 21 2025
TIMELINE - Trump's remarks on plan to take over Gaza, displace Palestinians

TIMELINE - Trump's remarks on plan to take over Gaza, displace Palestinians

The plan has been condemned globally, with Palestinians, Arab nations and rights experts saying it was tantamount to "ethnic cleansing."
Fri Feb 21 2025
'No to drugs' signboards mooted as condition for concert permit

'No to drugs' signboards mooted as condition for concert permit

Datuk Hussein Omar Khan says it was part of their recommendations as efforts to curb drug taking at entertainment events.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Boy who choked on gummy candy dies

Boy who choked on gummy candy dies

The boy will be buried in his grandmother's hometown in Permatang Binjai once all the hospital processes are completed.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Total fertility rate in Malaysia has declined since 2013 - Nancy

Total fertility rate in Malaysia has declined since 2013 - Nancy

Malaysia's declining fertility rate stems from economic challenges, lifestyle changes, delayed marriages and infertility issues.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Federal workers were fired 'for performance.' Their records say otherwise

Federal workers were fired 'for performance.' Their records say otherwise

The discrepancy reflects a potential legal misstep by Elon Musk's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency.
Thu Feb 20 2025
South Korea's Yoon attends first trial hearing for insurrection

South Korea's Yoon attends first trial hearing for insurrection

If convicted, Yoon Suk-Yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree.
Thu Feb 20 2025
TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say

TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say

The layoffs began the same day for teams in Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa, two of the sources said.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Feb 28 set for sighting of new moon for Ramadan

Feb 28 set for sighting of new moon for Ramadan

The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal will announce the commencement of Ramadan for Muslims, over radio and television that night (Feb 28).
Thu Feb 20 2025
[COLUMNIST] Reforming prisons to undermine extremism: The missing link in MyPCVE

[COLUMNIST] Reforming prisons to undermine extremism: The missing link in MyPCVE

MyPCVE must include prison reforms to counter radicalisation and address subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm

Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm

This will make Apple less reliant on chips from Qualcomm that also power its Android rivals.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Chinese extricated from Myanmar scam centres fly home from Thailand

Chinese extricated from Myanmar scam centres fly home from Thailand

To counter prison radicalisation, MyPCVE must include comprehensive reforms addressing subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Trump says he's considering returning 20 pct of DOGE savings to Americans

Trump says he's considering returning 20 pct of DOGE savings to Americans

The proposal originally came from businessman James Fishback, who on posted a four-page memo on X suggesting a "DOGE dividend."
Thu Feb 20 2025
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market

ASEAN's higher education market is experiencing significant growth, driven by a youthful demographic and increasing international student mobility. As of 2022, the region's youth population (ages 15-34) stands at approximately 213 million, marking the largest cohort in ASEAN's history.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Optimizing IT Budgets: The key to innovation in Malaysia’s economy

Optimizing IT Budgets: The key to innovation in Malaysia’s economy

Seth Ravin, CEO of Rimini Street, discusses how optimizing IT budgets can drive innovation in Malaysia’s economy. Key topics include Malaysia's 2025 budget’s role in digital competitiveness, the importance of ERP transformation in the AI era, and strategies for reinvesting IT savings into innovation. The conversation also explores opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency in key industries and aligning digital transformation with national economic goals.
Tue Feb 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM

AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Education Ministry to quickly implement initiatives to enhance students' English proficiency, emphasizing the need to expedite education reforms in this area.
Wed Feb 12 2025
AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged

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Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday

AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back

AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back

The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index

AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index

Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?

AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?

The creator economy is booming - but is content creation a sustainable career? Where’s the money really going, and how can creators turn engagement into income? Cult Creative CEO Shermaine Wong breaks it down and reveals why brands are betting big on micro-influencers.
Sat Feb 08 2025
AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- Govt to announce new paddy floor price next week
- DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M’sia - Digital Minister

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Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.
Tue Feb 04 2025