Key quotes from Obama's final State of the Union
The following are key quotes from US President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address, delivered to Congress on Tuesday.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Obama says fight against DAISH is not World War Three
US President Barack Obama accused critics on Tuesday of playing into the hands of Islamic State or DAISH by comparing the fight against the militant group to World War Three.
Wed Jan 13 2016
US President Obama's final State of the Union address
US President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in Washington, today.
Wed Jan 13 2016
We need free tertiary education for all
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee is advocating free tertiary education for Malaysians in an effort to improve the state of the nation.
Thu Jan 22 2015
Obama chooses income equality as next battleground
US President Barack Obama can claim credit for bringing the economy back from the edge of catastrophe.
Wed Jan 21 2015
President Obama's State of the Union Address
For the first time the White House released an advance copy of the president's State of the Union speech online to the public before it began -- rather than sharing an embargoed copy with reporters.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Obama to say US turning the page on 'vicious recession'
President Barack Obama will draw a line under years of economic hardship during his State of the Union address Tuesday, directly challenging his Republican foes to help the middle class.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Obama challenges Congress on inequality
In his annual State of the Union address, Obama vowed to use his executive powers to lift up workers, improve education and clean the environment if his foes in Congress balk at more sweeping action.
Wed Jan 29 2014
Obama calls for reviving US manufacturing
US President Barack Obama called Saturday for quick congressional action designed to grow the US economy, create jobs and making America a magnet for manufacturing.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Everything on the table in US-EU free trade deal: US
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is set create the world's largest free trade area, liberalise investment and harmonise regulation, boosting economic growth and jobs.
Wed Feb 13 2013
Obama State of The Union
Obama State of The Union address
Wed Feb 13 2013
Malaysia must improve debate style, says Saifuddin
Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah responds to Obama's call for 'constructive debate', saying that Malaysia must have a fairer media.
Wed Feb 13 2013
Obama vows US will back human rights in Middle East
Addressing the US Congress in his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama vowed to maintain the pressure on the Syrian regime.
Wed Feb 13 2013
Obama says 34,000 US troops to leave Afghanistan
United States President Barack Obama vowed that its war with Afghanistan would be over by end of 2014 at his State of the Union address.
Wed Feb 13 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024