
Failure to pay PTPTN loan: UMNO Youth supports proposal to ban borrowers from overseas travel
UMNO Youth chief says the borrowers involved must be responsible in settling their debts with PTPTN for the sake of future generations.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm
Investigations found that the travel agency, was a front for an operation directed by a foreigner based overseas.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors
The storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa, which is France's poorest overseas territory.
Tue Dec 17 2024

Key facts about Mayotte, pummelled by Cyclone Chido
Here are some facts about the French overseas territory of Mayotte, devastated by Cyclone Chido.
Tue Dec 17 2024

707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told
Mohamad Alamin says another 199 individuals are currently being tracked, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected to 906.
Tue Oct 29 2024

With polls tight, US election campaigns target overseas voters
The ballots of other Americans overseas may be crucial in the tight races of battleground states.
Tue Oct 22 2024

Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024

Police have started investigating GISB overseas - Saifuddin Nasution
The police (PDRM) have initiated investigations into companies linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB), which are operating overseas.
Tue Oct 15 2024

Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, crowd may reach 750,000
Pope Francis is on an ambitious 12-day visit to four countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania, his longest overseas journey yet.
Mon Sep 09 2024

Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024

Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say
Police said Truong My Lan had illegally transferred $1.5 billion out of Vietnam and moved $3 billion into the country.
Thu Jun 06 2024

Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
The minister said the government plans to give dual citizenship to former Indonesian citizens living overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024

In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars
Key questions remain over whether Tesla can transfer data from cars in China overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024

Thai Supreme Court clears ex-PM Yingluck in negligence case - lawyer
Yingluck Shinawatra has been living overseas for past six years to avoid jail for a previous conviction for negligence.
Mon Mar 04 2024

Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 2024

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025