Baru Bian: It is Time to Walk the Talk and Deliver Promises to the Poorest States
Malaysia under the Pakatan Harapan government can finally address the disparity in development between the rich and poor states who have been served lip service and neglected for so long.
Fri Jul 13 2018
Income disparity in Malaysia: The Myth about the Rich and the Poor
Malaysia has silently migrated to new battles, concerning intra-racial, income, and class-based imbalances.
Wed Nov 02 2016
Zakat concept can narrow social gap, strengthen Muslims - Najib
The Prime Minister said the tithes could also clean properties by helping the needy and, thus, build good morals and strengthen relations among Muslims in the country.
Sun Jun 26 2016
Call for ASEAN member nations to narrow income gap
ASEAN member nations have been urged to make serious concerted efforts to narrow the income gap between the rich and poor.
Sat Oct 03 2015
Najib: Growing gap between rich and poor a pressing issue
Inequality remains a concern in Malaysia and the government is working to find the right balance between affirmative action and individual opportunity.
Thu May 22 2014
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
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