China braces for more harsh weather after tornado kills 10
Chinese weather officials stepped up warnings about heavy rain and strong winds in several regions, after a violent tornado wreaked havoc.
Wed Sep 20 2023
India hunts Sikh preacher who has revived calls for homeland
Police said they had stepped up their presence and suspended mobile internet services to prevent unrest.
Tue Mar 21 2023
US weighs new COVID rules for travellers from China, US officials say
The move comes after Japan, India and Malaysia announced stepped-up rules on travellers from China in the last 24 hours.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Malaysia on right track in tackling corruption
MACC and the AGC have stepped up investigation, arrests, and prosecution to stem corruption in the country, Jai Abdul Karim said.
Tue Dec 20 2022
GE15: Border controls on Saturday to be increased, says Johor top cop
National border controls will be stepped up especially ahead of polling day on Saturday, said Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Don't ignore the five million new voters, Ismail Sabri reminds BN machinery
Ismail Sabri said many of the youths are not political party members and therefore engagements must be stepped up to ensure they support BN.
Thu Oct 27 2022
China rejects NASA accusation it will take over the moon
China has stepped up the pace of its space programme in the past decade, with exploration of the moon a focus.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Jakim tracking down 'The Hood Man' over slaughtering issue - Idris
Jakim has stepped up efforts to track down 'The Hood Man' to assist in the investigation into allegations that TFI Lobethal slaughterhouse did not comply with Malaysian halal standards.
Thu May 19 2022
MOH ordered to step up enforcement at Ramadan bazaars - Khairy
The Food Safety and Quality Division of MOH has been instructed to step up its enforcement at Ramadan bazaars, especially at locations that received complaints about food contamination.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Ukraine at 'turning point', Zelensky says as Russians regroup near Kiev
Efforts to isolate Russia economically stepped up, with the United States imposing new sanctions on senior Kremlin officials and Russian oligarchs.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Omicron's march revives urgent global calls for vaccinations
Authorities globally have imposed new restrictions and stepped up inoculation efforts as Omicron emerges as the dominant strain of the virus.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Top US diplomat for Asia to visit four ASEAN countries
Kritenbrink will visit Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand from the weekend after Biden pledged stepped up engagement with SEA.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Will we still be smoking cigarettes in 10 years' time?
Governments and tobacco industry companies have stepped up their anti-smoking messaging and initiatives this year.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Britney's lawyer says dad 'crossed unfathomable lines' by monitoring her calls
An attorney for Britney Spears stepped up demands for the swift suspension of the singer's father from his role as her guardian.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Compliance with SOP at recreational parks must be stepped up - Lee Lam Thye
Lee said this was following the attitude of some individuals who did not take the issue of compliance with the SOP seriously.
Sun Sep 19 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 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