
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US government workers
Elon Musk is set to attend a cabinet meeting to discuss further workforce reductions.
Wed Feb 26 2025

CES - Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans
Global auto suppliers are working out how much of their production can be moved to the United States, or closer to it.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement
Families living in the targeted areas began fleeing their homes after nightfall.
Mon Nov 25 2024

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024

ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears
The marriage-themed festival comes at a time when China is looking to spur weddings and births to counter a shrinking population.
Sat Nov 09 2024

China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024

ANALYSIS - Spurred by shared grievances, BRICS gathers pace
The BRICS club of emerging economies may be a long way from rivalling the IMF or challenging US dollar dominance.
Sat Oct 26 2024

Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Despite video evidence against them, at least 35 of the defendants denied rape charges, claiming that Gisele Pelicot was feigning sleep.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year
The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.
Tue Aug 27 2024

Netanyahu spurns Biden plea to call off Rafah assault in Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "determined to complete the elimination of these battalions in Rafah".
Wed Mar 20 2024

Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias
Katie Puris also claims TikTok refused to grant her leave to address medical conditions spurred by the stress and pressure of her job.
Fri Feb 09 2024

Athletes' Council to spur Para Athletes to greater heights
The establishment of the Athletes' Council by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) has the potential to propel the development of the country's para athletes in the future.
Fri Dec 22 2023

El Nino to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures
The phenomenon is already spurring calamities across the globe, pushing up temperatures in a year already on track to be warmest on record.
Sat Nov 11 2023

Chandrayaan-3 lands on moon in historic moment for India
The successful landing marks its emergence as a space power as India looks to spur investment in private space launches.
Wed Aug 23 2023

Britney Spears says she was slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security
The 41-year-old pop star said a San Antonio Spurs' security person backhanded her in the face.
Fri Jul 07 2023

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025