'Never heard of him:' Surprise and questions greet Trump's defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth's selection shocked many at the Pentagon, where officials privately questioned what qualified him for the position.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in government efficiency department
The appointments reward two Trump supporters from the private sector.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Youth Parliament election in March 2025 to feature new format - Johari
The updated format would involve all public and private higher education institutions nationwide to propose their representatives.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Student falls to death from fourth floor of private school
CCTV footage obtained found that the victim is believed to have fallen from the fourth floor of the school building, police said.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Nga calls for more people-public-private partnerships for sustainable development at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum
Nga Kor Ming urges the international community to promote people-public-private partnerships for sustainable cities and communities.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Top UN officials to Netanyahu: Help us ease civilian suffering
Heads of UNWFP and UNICEF privately appeals to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for help to alleviate the suffering of countless civilians.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Billionaire and engineer conduct first private spacewalk in SpaceX mission
The astronauts on Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Religious schools linked to child exploitation being monitored - NS MB
The Negeri Sembilan government suspects that some private religious schools in the state are not registered with the religious authorities.
Thu Sep 12 2024
RM15 mln allocated to turn Harimau Malaya into Asian tigers
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM10 million will be allocated by the govt via MOF, while RM5 million is a commitment from the private sector.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17
The fire broke out at a privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre manufacturing unit that was operational since 2019.
Thu Aug 22 2024
SpaceX's Polaris crew set for first private spacewalking mission next week
The crew's mission includes the first privately managed spacewalk, a risky endeavor only government astronauts have done in the past.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Malaysia advocates for public-private partnerships in APEC to drive sustainable energy transition
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says APEC members can accelerate clean energy solutions by creating supportive regulatory environments.
Fri Aug 16 2024
UK envoy to Malaysia to take on new role in 10 Downing Street
High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK Prime Minister's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Thailand SEZ: Malaysia proposes involvement of private, startup companies - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal was presented to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa during courtesy call on him yesterday.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Jay Jay of famed Carefree band dies
Popular 70s singer Jay Jay, died at a private medical centre in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya yesterday.
Mon Aug 05 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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