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
For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt is prepared to give flexibility to GLCs and GLICs to make investments abroad if there is a need.
Tue Jan 09 2024
158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they were part of the total 428 job scam victims reported before.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Zimbabwean nurses say their govt is barring them from pursuing opportunities overseas as it seeks to stem a brain drain of health workers.
Fri Nov 10 2023
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024