Harris or Trump will inherit a mixed legacy in 2024 US election
Opinion polls show that nearly two-thirds of voters believe the country has been heading in the wrong direction under President Joe Biden.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest Thai PM, braces for baptism of fire
Paetongtarn Shinawatra won easily with 319 votes, or nearly two-thirds of the house.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Gaza aid deliveries drop by two-thirds since Israel's move into Rafah, UN says
The United Nations has long said at least 500 trucks a day of aid and commercial goods need to enter Gaza.
Thu May 30 2024
Most Iowa Republican caucus-goers say Trump fit to be president if convicted
About two-thirds of caucus-goers said they did not believe President Joe Biden legitimately won 2020 election, according to the poll.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - Study
More than 4 mln hectares of forest have been lost to rubber plantations since 1993, with two thirds of in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
Sat Oct 21 2023
PM advises Muhyiddin to focus on court case
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is because the Unity Gov't under his leadership is still holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Malaysians vote in state elections, test for Anwar
The election in the six states will not directly impact Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's two-thirds majority in parliament.
Sat Aug 12 2023
PH-BN's 50-seat target for Selangor realistic, achievable - Amirudin
Our realistic target is to win two-thirds of the seats in Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Sheep come to the rescue of Pompeii ruins
Archaeologists have uncovered only around two thirds of the 163 acres site at Pompeii since excavations began 250 years ago.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern to start making their bids
If a candidate is unable to secure two-thirds of the available votes on Sunday, the leadership contest will go to the wider membership.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Coalition agreement aims to ensure stable Unity Government - Rafizi
The coalition agreement to be signed among all political parties in the Unity Government is to ensure a stable with a two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Johor PH won't propose changes in composition of state executive committee
Liew said Johor PH accepted the results of the state election in March, which gave BN a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.
Sun Dec 04 2022
GRS joins, unity govt achieves two-thirds of Parliament PM Anwar
The total number of seats needed to obtain a two-thirds majority in Dewan Rakyat is 148 seats.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Malaysia's new PM Anwar says first priority is cost of living
In a news conference, Anwar also said support for his ruling coalition exceeded two-thirds majority in parliament.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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