
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BlackRock to buy Hong Kong firm's Panama Canal port stake amid Trump pressure
The $22.8 billion sale by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison to US and Swiss investors also includes dozens of ports in other countries.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Trump allies pressure Zelenskiy to change course or resign
Top Republicans aligned with Donald Trump pushes Volodymyr Zelenskiy to change his position on the war with Russia or step aside.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Reuters, AP, Bloomberg warn against limiting White House media access
Reuters, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg News issued a statement on Wednesday warning that limiting the number of wire services with access to the White House
Thu Feb 27 2025

MMC Bill 2024: A historic milestone for press freedom, ethics - MPI
The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 represents a monumental leap for Malaysia's media landscape, marking the culmination of more than 50 years of intense dialogue and negotiation
Thu Feb 27 2025

White House takes control of the press pool covering Trump
While traditional media organisations would still be allowed to cover the president, the administration plans to change who participates.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Russian official visits Indonesia and Malaysia to talk defence, Russian agencies report
RIA state news agency cited the press office of the Security Council as saying the trip will last until February 28.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world
The West's attempts to weaken Russia through sanctions, proxy wars, and diplomatic pressure have failed.
Wed Feb 19 2025

France does not want Asia to choose sides in global competition, ambassador to Singapore says
French ambassador to Singapore says each state in the region can defend its own interests against pressure from China or the US.
Tue Feb 18 2025

South Korea's parliament presses for Yoon's removal as impeachment trial winds down
The court is reviewing parliament's impeachment of Yoon and will decide whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Hamas says it does not want Gaza ceasefire to collapse
Mediators are exerting pressure for the deal to be fully implemented, ensure Israel abides by a humanitarian protocol and resume exchanges.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025

Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement
Trump stands firm on relocating Gaza residents and turning the war-torn area into a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Wed Feb 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

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