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Malaysia ready to host first M'sia-Saudi Arabia Coordination Meeting to expand cooperation

Malaysia ready to host first M'sia-Saudi Arabia Coordination Meeting to expand cooperation

PM Anwar is optimistic that Malaysia's close ties with Saudi Arabia will benefit the prosperity of all Malaysians.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
PM to meet Lebanon, Kuwait leaders in Riyadh

PM to meet Lebanon, Kuwait leaders in Riyadh

The meeting is set to take place before PM attends the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Nations Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mon Nov 11 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?

What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?

The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Najib believed RM2 billion was a Saudi donation, court told

Najib believed RM2 billion was a Saudi donation, court told

Najib's counsel said AmBank's compliance department processed funds based on letters claiming they were donations from Arab royalty.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Saudi Arabia forms global alliance to push for Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution

Saudi Arabia forms global alliance to push for Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution

The alliance includes a number of Arab and Muslim countries and European partners.
Fri Sep 27 2024
AWANI Global: Vision 2030 - Navigating The Future Of Pilgrimage

AWANI Global: Vision 2030 - Navigating The Future Of Pilgrimage

In this exclusive interview, Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah for Saudi Arabia delves into the transformative vision for Haj and Umrah as part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud

Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud

Prosecutors alleged the duo helped set up joint venture with 1MDB by falsely claiming their company, PetroSaudi, was backed by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

Mashael Alayed became the first woman from Saudi Arabia to compete in swimming at the Olympic Games.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate

Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate

Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.
Thu Jun 27 2024
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures

More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures

Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat

Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat

Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf

Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf

All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia

Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia

Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA

Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA

A total of 40 officers and personnel from the special team began their duties today, for 11 days, and will end at on June 21.
Mon Jun 10 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024