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US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

The Treasury Department says the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Over 85 per cent of arrivals at KLIA clear immigration process in less than 25 minutes

Over 85 per cent of arrivals at KLIA clear immigration process in less than 25 minutes

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution says Smart Q system, using IoT and Airport Quality of Service tech, achieves target of short waiting period.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target

Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target

Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Trump victory expected to boost Musk's Mars dream

Trump victory expected to boost Musk's Mars dream

NASA's Artemis program is expected to focus more on the Red Planet under Trump and target uncrewed missions there this decade.
Mon Nov 11 2024
China warns young soldiers against online dating, gambling

China warns young soldiers against online dating, gambling

Young soldiers should avoid revealing their military identity online as they could be "extremely easy" targets of criminals.
Sun Nov 10 2024
More families stream out of north Gaza, as tanks push deeper

More families stream out of north Gaza, as tanks push deeper

The Israeli military said the strike targeted a Hamas command center embedded inside the compound that previously served as a UN-run school.
Fri Nov 08 2024
EXPLAINER - How Trump's second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more

EXPLAINER - How Trump's second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more

Much depends on whom Trump appoints as deputies and cabinet members, including the role of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and what tariffs he enacts.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage

Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage

Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Trump warns, if elected, he'll impose tariffs on Mexico, China over fentanyl

Trump warns, if elected, he'll impose tariffs on Mexico, China over fentanyl

Trump says he will punish Mexico and China with tariffs unless both governments moved to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Pakistan blast kills seven, including five school children

Pakistan blast kills seven, including five school children

The target was a police van which was going to pickup a polio (vaccination) team.
Fri Nov 01 2024
China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say

China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say

The EU agreed to support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Cyber threats targeting Malaysian users remain high - Kaspersky

Cyber threats targeting Malaysian users remain high - Kaspersky

The cyberattacks were particularly concerning as Malaysia continues to invest heavily in data centre infrastructure, says Kaspersky.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM

Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM

The main point here is the (targeted) subsidies should not burden the 85 pct of the population, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan

Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan

Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali is committed to addressing subsidy leakages in these regions effectively.
Mon Oct 28 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024