How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 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
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Masked men break into UK's Windsor Castle estate, The Sun reports
The men use a stolen truck to break through a security gate at night and then scale a six-foot fence, the paper says.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon
M. Kulasegaran says the Bill intends to ensure a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children.
Mon Nov 18 2024
TikTok gives assurance to cooperate with MCMC, BNM to address cyberbullying, scams
TikTok has also expressed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's efforts as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, he added.
Thu Nov 14 2024
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed laws defining maritime entitlements and setting sea and air routes to strengthen the Philippines' sovereignty.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.
Mon Nov 11 2024
FashionValet scandal: MACC spot suspicious transactions
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found several suspicious transactions in an investigation into investment losses of RM43.9 million in FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet).
Thu Nov 07 2024
707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told
Mohamad Alamin says another 199 individuals are currently being tracked, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected to 906.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Housewife loses RM82,175 to non-existent investment scheme
The victim realises she has been deceived when she cannot withdraw the promised returns and is instead asked to pay an extra withdrawal tax.
Tue Oct 29 2024
National Scam Response Centre logs over 122,000 fraud calls since 2022 - MoF
The MoF reports that these complaints reveal total losses for victims amounting to RM371 million.
Tue Oct 29 2024
1MDB scandal: PM welcomes Najib’s public apology
The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide next Wednesday whether Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak must defend himself in the 1MDB corruption case.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak expressed remorse about 1MDB scandal in a letter read at a press conference by his son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar.
Thu Oct 24 2024
North Korea propaganda leaflets found in Seoul attack South Korea's first couple
The propaganda leaflets found scattered on the streets, including some making personal attacks on the country's president and first lady.
Thu Oct 24 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024