After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Audit report: Federal govt channels grants worth RM39.74 bln to 1MDB
The grants were intended for principal repayment and other expenses, including bond interest and coupon payments, according to the report.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Former year-two pupil fails in lawsuit against teacher, principal and govt
According to the Court, the boy failed to prove his case on the balance of probabilities.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Study of polyglots offers insight on brain's language processing
Polyglots are helping to provide insight into how the brain deals with language, the principal method of human communication.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Agreement in principal to allow airlines to have carbon emission fee - Anthony Loke
Anthony Loke said as far as Malaysia is concerned, airlines are encouraged to adapt sustainable aviation fuel, however it comes with a cost.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Navigating finance in 2024: Challenges and opportunities await
2024 is expected to be a year of both challenges and opportunities. As experts assess the current economic landscape, several pivotal factors are shaping the investment outlook.
Fri Oct 27 2023
French school principal sends girl home for wearing kimono
The principal said abayas are not the only clothes covered by regulation and it concerns "all outfits that show a religious affiliation."
Thu Sep 07 2023
Fixed income markets show signs of improving amid rising rates
As interest rates continue to rise globally, there are indications of improvement in the fixed income markets this year.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Malaysia attracts RM71.4 bil in approved investments for 1Q 2023 - MIDA
The government's principal investment promotion and development agency said this involves 1,265 projects.
Mon May 29 2023
Zelenskiy urges speedy help from allies as Russia pounds Ukraine's east
Much of Russia's artillery fire was focused on Bakhmut, a bombed-out city in Donetsk province and a principal target for Vladimir Putin.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Former school principal charged with 13 counts of physical sexual assault, rape of student
Based on the charges, all the offences were committed on the same victim, then 16 years old, in Kuala Terengganu and Marang.
Tue Jan 17 2023
2023 outlook and investment opportunities
Despite fears of a global recession, Patrick Chang, Chief Investment Officer Equities of Principal Southeast Asia, remains optimistic of 2023's outlook.
Tue Jan 17 2023
COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021
COVID-19 infection was the main cause of deaths for males and females with 17,708 and 13,355 deaths respectively, DOSM said in a statement.
Thu Oct 27 2022
1MDB's financial obligations stand at RM31.6 bln as of end-June 2022
It comprises debt principals of RM25.9 billion and projected interests or profits of RM5.7 billion.
Fri Oct 07 2022
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