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
Op Favish: FashionValet founders to continue giving statement
Today is the fourth day of taking statement from the couple after MACC detected a number of suspicious account transactions.
Fri Nov 08 2024
PM’s decision to forgo salary does not contradict Islamic teachings - PKR JPPA director
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made it clear that he is not taking his salary due to the country's economic condition and the heavy debt burden.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
BRICS economic dominance taking shape, West can do nothing about it - French politician
The economic growth of the BRICS countries is twice as high as the G7 growth rate, says Florian Philippot.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo gets support from biggest party, but no coalition deal yet
If Prabowo secures a deal with PDIP after taking office Sunday, Indonesia's parliament will have no opposition parties.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Where are the world's stateless people?
After decades of neglect, many countries are now taking action to tackle the issue, but elsewhere progress is slow to non-existent.
Fri Oct 11 2024
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says
The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election
Just eight days after taking office, Shigeru Ishiba's move to dissolve the House of Representatives is the fastest by a postwar leader.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Mexican mayor assassinated days after taking office
Alejandro Arcos' death comes just three days after the new city government's secretary, Francisco Tapia, was shot to death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
SDEC 2024: Leading Malaysia’s digital transformation
The Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 is set to play a major role in advancing Malaysias digital transformation, taking place from 16th to 19th October 2024 at the KLCC.
Wed Sep 25 2024
GISBH: MoE taking over education aspect of children rescued through Op Global - Fadhlina
A special curriculum would be developed for the children, as many have not had access to formal education, said MoE Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Mon Sep 23 2024
AI's inability to grasp implicit meanings limits its role as a translator - Expert
The shortcoming keeps AI limited to serving as an intelligent assistant to translators and prevents it from taking over the role of experts.
Fri Sep 06 2024
France's Macron names Brexit negotiator Barnier as new prime minister
At 73, Michel Barnier is the oldest PM in France's modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 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
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 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