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Evacuations were being hampered by thick volcanic ash on some roads, an official said.

Prosecutors said the letter ended with a handwritten note: "PS boom toy in early vote place, cigar burning, be safe."

The scheme is also a catalyst for human capital development and will bring about economic multiplier effects, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across Pennsylvania and other battleground states.

Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.

Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day.

The matter went viral on social media platforms after the AGC personnel were allegedly asked to make monetary contributions.

The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.

Trump says he will punish Mexico and China with tariffs unless both governments moved to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

Aid workers and UN officials say humanitarian conditions continue to be dire in Gaza.

Public anger is mounting over the disaster that has killed at least 217 people with dozens of others still unaccounted for.

The vehicle crashed into a lane divider at the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza heading towards Seremban early this morning.

Experts caution that it may take some time beyond election night to determine which party has won control of the House.

At least 87 of Musk's posts this year have promoted claims about the U.S. election that fact-checkers have rated as false or misleading.

In agriculture, drones are being used to spray fertilisers and pesticides, speeding up processes and reducing reliance on manual labour.

Together for Girls, a global partnership working to end violence against children and adolescents, in its new research revealed.

The state offers the largest share of votes in the Electoral College of any of the seven battleground states expected to determine the outcome.

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition affecting nearly two to three pct of the global population, impacting over 60 mln.

Palestines push for a first-ever World Cup qualification highlights their resolve to overcome the devastation of the Gaza conflict.

Anthony Loke says some users have modified their vehicles by installing cooking gas (LPG) cylinders, which is extremely dangerous.

Quincy Jones was a trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and winner of 27 Grammy Awards.

Malaysia's letter was sent to Vietnam's foreign ministry in early October but has so far received no reply, two officials said.

Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around four kms from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.

In the same proceedings, the judge also granted Muhyiddin an exemption from attending the next mention hearing due to logistical reasons.

Residents protest during a visit by Spanish King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and PM Pedro Sanchez, with some throwing mud at them.

Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.

Israel terminates its cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, announced.

New Delhi is the world's most polluted major city, Swiss group IQAir said in its live rankings.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said when it comes to Israel, the govt cannot make rhetorical decisions merely to attract public attention.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says his participation at the summit, is to bring the mandate of the Malaysian Parliament.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.

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.

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.