
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

National Remote Sensing Satellite to be operational in 2028 - Chang
Once the satellite operates, payments will be made periodically based on certified data received by the government, says Chang Lih Kang.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Myanmar arrests 273 illegal foreign entrants in telecom fraud crackdown
This is part of the government's efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling, telecom fraud, and crimes in border areas.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Thousands fired in US government as Trump, Musk purge federal workers
Termination emails have been sent in the past 48 hours to workers across the government, mostly recently hired employees still on probation.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week
Sultan Ibrahim urge the government to firmly curb slander and online incitement on social media to prevent division.
Fri Feb 07 2025
AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.
Tue Feb 04 2025

50 per cent toll discount to be implemented during all festive seasons this year - Nanta
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says this measure would reduce the costs borne by the government in compensating highway concessionaires.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt proposes 2% contribution for foreign workers
The government has proposed a mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers - lower than the initial 12% - avoid burdening employers, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 03 2025

India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens
The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done, says Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister.
Thu Jan 30 2025
AWANI Tonight: AIFA: Govt launches AI chatbot to combat fake news
The government has launched an AI chatbot called the Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant (AIFA) to combat fake news and help users verify information online.
Tue Jan 28 2025

CIJ’s response in relation to the deployment of AIFA the chatbot
CIJ urges the government to ensure clear human oversight in chatbot deployment.
Tue Jan 28 2025

Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to face emerging challenges - PM
The PM highlights the government's commitment to keeping legislation aligned with global developments.
Wed Jan 22 2025
AWANI Tonight: No more free toll during festive seasons
The government will no longer offer toll exemptions for festive seasons, including for the upcoming Chinese New Year, opting for a more targeted approach.
Tue Jan 21 2025

US AI chip export restrictions will not impact Malaysia's existing data centres - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the government will adopt a wait-and-see approach to assess the potential impact on future arrangements.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Indonesia to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law
The government will carve out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, says a senior communications ministry official.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025