London's contentious clean air zone extends to entire city
The ULEZ will now extend to cover areas that are home to an extra five million people, often with fewer public transport links.
Tue Aug 29 2023
London's clean-air zone expansion hit by camera vandalism
Hundreds of cameras installed on London's roads to enforce clean-air zone that imposes daily charge on some motorists have been vandalised.
Fri Aug 18 2023
London Met Police chief Cressida Dick resigns after controversies
Sadiq Khan said he was not satisfied Cressida Dick could root out the racism, sexism and other problems that still existed within the force.
Fri Feb 11 2022
London Mayor: Inevitable we will have more COVID restrictions
Khan declared a "major incident" on Saturday to help the capital's hospitals cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Masks to remain mandatory on London transport after national rule easing
Some scientists and public health officials are urging greater caution amid fears daily infections could reach 100,000.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Young Londoners told: Get a jab, win a Euro final ticket
The government is in a race against time to jab as many people as possible to slow the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Wed Jul 07 2021
London introduces charge on most polluting vehicles
London introduced a charge on the oldest and most polluting vehicles on Monday to try to improve air quality in the British capital, the city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said.
Mon Oct 23 2017
London named best megacity for women; mayor says more to be done
Women lead its police force and fire brigade, so little wonder that London was voted the world's most female-friendly megacity in a Thomson Reuters Foundation survey released on Monday.
Mon Oct 16 2017
London regulator will defend decision not to renew Uber's licence in court - mayor
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Thursday that the city's transport regulator will defend its decision in court not to renew Uber's licence to operate in the British capital.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Apologizing to London, Uber CEO offers change to keep license
Uber's new boss apologized to Londoners for the taxi app's mistakes and pledged to make changes as the Silicon Valley firm tries to overturn a decision to strip it of its license.
Mon Sep 25 2017
Minister for London slams 'blanket ban' on Uber
A government minister has criticised the London authorities for deciding to strip Uber of its taxi licence.
Sat Sep 23 2017
Terror in London seems to confirm Muslims' growing dread
Witnesses said the driver was heard shouting after he was wrestled to the ground that he wanted to kill Muslims.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Religious centres open doors for everyone
Now, two days after, the sickly smell of fire-consumed building material lingers, volunteer workers form human chains, cheering passing firefighters, the atmosphere is widely, but solemnly, carnival.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Fire engulfs London tower block, at least six dead, more than 50 injured
Flames raced through the high-rise Grenfell Tower block of apartments in the north Kensington area after taking hold around 1am.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Trump UK visit to go ahead despite criticism of London mayor - foreign minister
Trump has lambasted Khan on Twitter, accusing him of making a "pathetic excuse", for saying Londoners should not be alarmed by the sight of additional police on the streets of the British capital.
Tue Jun 06 2017
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