Trump, Harris notch first statewide wins as polls close in US presidential race
The outcome of the race remained uncertain with critical battleground states unlikely to be called for hours or even days.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Bursa pares some losses, trades remain below 1,600
Overall sentiment, however, remained fragile amid weak cues from Wall Street.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Harris, Trump focus on Michigan as campaigns enter final 10 days
Presidential contenders VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump turned their attention to the hotly contested battleground state of Michigan as they remained neck-and-neck.
Sun Oct 27 2024
UN peacekeeping force says Israel informed it of planned Lebanon incursions
UNIFIL said in a statement that despite the developments in Lebanon, peacekeepers remained in position.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Number of Kedah flood evacuees remains at 609
The number of flood evacuees in Pendang, Kedah remained at 609 from 163 families as at 8 am today.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Ringgit opens flat against USD
The ringgit remained unchanged at 4.4295/4350 compared to the greenback from last Friday's close of 4.4295/4350.
Mon Aug 19 2024
US dollar little changed
The US dollar's value remained nearly unchanged in late trading on Monday, as reported.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Bursa Malaysia struggles to stay positive, CI Down 0.78 pct at close
Investors remained wary of major central bank decisions, key economic data, and earnings announcements from the US mega-cap companies.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Bursa Malaysia recoups earlier losses to end flattish
Mohd Sedek Jantan said the overall sentiment towards the Malaysian market remained robust.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Donald Sutherland, star of 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88
One of the biggest stars in Hollywood in the 1970s, Donald Sutherland remained in demand for film and TV projects into his 80s.
Fri Jun 21 2024
UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG
Heavy equipment required for the rescue had yet to reach the village, as the main road remained cut off and only accessible via helicopter.
Mon May 27 2024
Kuala Lumpur makes the cut as Top 10 Meeting Destinations in APAC
The top 10 cities remained mostly consistent year-over-year with Singapore retaining its first position from 2023.
Wed May 15 2024
White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate
John Kirby said it was critical to ensure those protests remained peaceful and did not pose a threat to other students.
Wed May 01 2024
Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda
The death of King Ananda Mahidol who was found shot dead in his bedroom in 1946 at the age of 20 has remained highly controversial.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking
Finland remained top spot in the World Happiness Report.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 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