How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
As 2025 ASEAN Chair, Malaysia will prioritise climate change as key regional agenda - Nik Nazmi
As ASEAN Chair for 2025, Malaysia will prioritise climate change as a key regional agenda, aligned with the theme of 'inclusivity and sustainability,' said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmen
Thu Nov 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s key cabinet pick - Recipe for a modern-day crusade
Trump's appointments could only accelerate the process that leads to a regional war.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Bursa Malaysia turns higher at midmorning in tandem with regional peers
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 2.50 points to 1,606.54 from yesterday's close of 1,604.04.
Tue Nov 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres
A "radical" tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
Fri Nov 15 2024
PM's official visit to Cairo bolsters Malaysia-Egypt ties
Egypt is confident that Malaysia will play an important role in strengthening regional cooperation and joint development, says PM Anwar.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Malaysia drills down 7 key focus areas for upcoming UNFCCC-COP29 Baku
Malaysia is set to showcase its whole-of-nation commitment to global climate action and regional sustainability through Malaysia Pavilion.
Tue Nov 12 2024
[OPINION] Malaysia’s narrative in the South China Sea: Leveraging the public and national partnerships
The South China Sea situation has grown increasingly complex, with regional actors adopting evolving strategies.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Khamenei says damage should not be exaggerated
With warfare raging in Gaza and Lebanon, direct confrontation between Israel and Iran risks spiralling into a regional conflagration.
Mon Oct 28 2024
US pledges support for Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, regional peace efforts
Malaysia will officially assume the role of ASEAN Chair from Jan 1, 2025.
Fri Oct 25 2024
AMMDM: Malaysia emphasises integration of inclusive policies within ASEAN framework
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia will also intensify its participation in regional mechanisms such as the ASEAN Standby Arrangements.
Thu Oct 24 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Malaysia to boost regional cybersecurity efforts during ASEAN chairmanship - Gobind
Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, reaffirms its commitment to deepening regional integration, combating cyber threats, and upholding a rule-based multilateral order in cyberspace.
Tue Oct 15 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024