World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking
The RSF release of the 2024 World Press Freedom Index spotlights the challenges we face in Malaysia as we drop to a dismal ranking of 107.
Fri May 03 2024
Sudan war causes stoppages on South Sudan oil pipeline, officials say
The exports are an important source of revenue for South Sudan, and Sudan takes a cut of the oil as a transit fee.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
More than 3 million people have been uprooted, including more than 700,000 who have fled to neighbouring countries.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight
Clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary RSF entered its 12th week with no attempts in sight to bring a peaceful end to the conflict.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Sudan war traps civilians after ceasefire ends
The fighting between warring factions intensified for a second day, trapping civilians in a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Tue Jun 13 2023
Massive fire as Sudanese factions battle for control of arms factory
RSF in the eighth week of a power struggle with the army, attacked the heavily protected, sprawling Yarmouk complex, witnesses said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week
More than 1.2 million people have been displaced within Sudan.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Heavy clashes in Sudan's capital as truce set to expire
Heavy and sustained clashes could be heard on Monday in parts of Sudan's capital, residents said.
Mon May 29 2023
Ceasefire talks yield no major progress as fighting rages in Sudan
Armed clashes still raged in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Monday
Tue May 09 2023
Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF
Traditional forms of political interference are also gaining ground in many countries, RSF said.
Sat May 06 2023
Heavy fighting in Khartoum; Sudan's children caught in conflict, UN says
UNICEF said it had received reports of 190 children killed and 1,700 injured in Sudan since the conflict erupted.
Fri May 05 2023
Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF
Malaysia has jumped 40 places with 62.83 points compared with the previous year when it was placed at 113 with 51.55 points.
Wed May 03 2023
Air strikes, tank fire rock Sudan's capital region despite truce pledge
Many foreigners remain stuck in Sudan despite the evacuation of thousands by numerous countries.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has given initial approval to a plan to extend the truce for another 72 hours.
Thu Apr 27 2023
All 30 Malaysians stranded in Sudan leave for Jeddah
The journey across the Red Sea is expected to take at least 12 hours, Wisma Putra said.
Wed Apr 26 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024