New KL Mayor to focus on affordable housing, flash flood issues
The formulation of an effective policy on affordable housing is a priority task of new Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Datuk Mahadi Che Ngah.
Fri Oct 02 2020
Olympics: We won't give up on Rome 2024, says CONI chief
The Italian capital now looks to be out of contention after an unequivocal 'No' by the city's new mayor, Virginia Raggi, was delivered on Wednesday.
Thu Sep 22 2016
London votes for new mayor after bitter campaign
Londoners go to the polls on Thursday to elect their new mayor following a bitter campaign between the two leading candidates.
Thu May 05 2016
DBKL DG Mhd Amin Nordin appointed new KL mayor
DBKL DG Mhd Amin Nordin has been appointed as the new mayor of Kuala Lumpur effective July 18.
Tue Jul 07 2015
De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor
New York's new Mayor Bill de Blasio was sworn in Wednesday promising to restore progressive ideals and end growing economic inequality in the city.
Wed Jan 01 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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