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
Boxing - Tyson takes a swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul in the face and offers a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: "Talking's over."
Fri Nov 15 2024
New leader takes helm in Haiti pledging to stem spiraling violence
Alix Didier Fils-Aime was appointed by Haiti's transitional council to succeed Garry Conille, who only lasted in the role six months.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Trump takes lead in US presidential race but battleground states still too close to call
Republican Donald Trump leads in the US presidential election, broadly drawing more support than he did in his failed 2020 campaign.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Trump wins three states, Harris takes Vermont as first polls close in US presidential race
Polls close in the first nine US states, including critical Georgia and North Carolina.
Wed Nov 06 2024
How best to take a time-out from burnout in your job
Whatever form your break from work takes, you should use it to restore your depleted energy levels.
Sun Oct 27 2024
PM takes note over minimum wage, mandatory EPF contribution - Fahmi
Any decision will probably be announced when PM winds up the debate on the budget for the Ministry of Finance later, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
GISB: Evaluation process for rescued children takes time - Education Minister
The process of evaluating the children rescued from premises linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) is expected to take some time.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Consider This: Halal Certification - Getting The Green Light
With a rise in eateries claiming to be 'Muslim-friendly' but without official Halal certification, discussions have emerged about the challenges of the process. What it takes to get Halal certified and how they can be better supported. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dhaliff Anuar, Senior Manager of the Chairman's Office at Halal Development Corporation and the Head of the Halal Consultancy & Advisory Unit at HDC.
Thu Sep 19 2024
ABBA tell Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies
ABBA hits including "The Winner Takes It All", "Money, Money, Money" and "Dancing Queen" were played at a rally held by Trump and JD Vance.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Pope Francis, 87, takes climate message to Southeast Asia on 12-day trip
Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will travel nearly 33,000 km to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Licensing social media: Govt open to inputs from various parties - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said engagement with stakeholders will continue before the social media license takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Wed Aug 28 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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