Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency
President-elect Trump is expected to favour populist measures which could drive higher domestic demand and corporate earnings growth.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win
Dutch party leaders meet on Friday for the first time since anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won Wednesday's elections to begin the difficult and lengthy process of building a coalition.
Fri Nov 24 2023
PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech
Both leaders also underlined that actions of religious hatred, racism, discrimination and xenophobia, incite a culture of violence.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout
The liberal Move Forward party and the populist Pheu Thai Party were far out in front with 99% of votes counted, but it was far from certain either will form the next government.
Mon May 15 2023
Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election
Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave birth to a baby boy, hopes to return to power the populist movement her father and aunt led before.
Mon May 01 2023
Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government has no intention of making the private sector bear the losses.
Thu Apr 20 2023
EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi
Rafizi said taking the money out of the EPF would drastically reduce its fund size and severely impact the fund manager's flexibility.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Populist approach earns Anwar respect on international stage
PM Anwar's populist approach is the reason he is respected and always a crowd-puller on the international stage, especially when he makes official visits overseas.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Six core values of Madani need to be translated into national policies - Amirudin
The six core values of the Malaysia Madani concept introduced by PM Anwar need to be translated into comprehensive national policies and not just populist, said Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
Thu Jan 19 2023
The Road to GE14: Have no fear, ditch this culture
Voter sentiments can be shaped through reasoned and intelligent argument, rather than narrow personal or populist considerations.
Tue Mar 06 2018
Surin Pitsuwan: Don't Blame Our Failure on Democracy
That said by ASEAN giant, Surin Pitsuwan. Unfortunately, it was his last interview and we will not be able to hear him sound that out to those doing so.
Mon Dec 18 2017
Reform programmes that serve people well to continue - PM Najib
Najib said he would do his best for the nation although it was always a challenge for him as prime minister.
Tue Aug 08 2017
Former martial arts star Battulga wins Mongolian presidential election
Populist former martial arts star and businessman Khaltmaa Battulga has won Mongolia's presidential run-off election.
Sat Jul 08 2017
Why the populists didn't win France's presidential election
Analysts say, there were two important factors that helped explain why the center held in France: the country's history and a lower level of inequality.
Tue May 09 2017
Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets
The Women's March on Washington was one of a series of street protests throughout the country and the world against the new president's often angry, populist rhetoric.
Sun Jan 22 2017
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
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