Russia says more than 30,000 evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine
Some 30,415 people including nearly 8,000 children have been evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine due to shelling and attacks.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war
Tending to forests is now a perilous occupation, with mines and unexploded shells hidden in the ground posing the biggest threat.
Sat Oct 12 2024
UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying
The practice is currently illegal in England and Wales and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Floods cause UK travel disruptions despite improved conditions
UK commuters are still facing travel issues in parts of the country on Tuesday despite a respite from heavy rain.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party
The centre-left SPD staged a last minute comeback in the eastern state of Brandenburg, where they have ruled since reunification in 1990.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK's accession into CPTPP
MITI said Malaysia joins Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Peru in the ratification process.
Fri Sep 20 2024
World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers
The wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan are going to be the three main crisis-points in focus at the General Assembly, says UN.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Suspected Trump assassination plotter has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war
Court records showed Ryan Routh has a long history of breaking traffic laws, not paying his taxes on time and writing bad checks.
Tue Sep 17 2024
1MDB only paid US$2.2 bln to Aabar - Financial fraud investigator
UK investigator Richard Templeman admitted he didnt raise the US$1 billion discrepancy with the plaintiff (1MDB) before the trial began.
Thu Sep 12 2024
'Loving and being loved': UK's Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy
The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you, says Kate, Princess of Wales.
Tue Sep 10 2024
UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy says the decision to suspend the licences did not amount to a blanket ban or an arms embargo.
Tue Sep 03 2024
In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis
Experts suggest shifting prisons' focus to rehab and bridging the digital divide to better prepare inmates for life outside.
Sun Sep 01 2024
The UK launches the Chevening ASEAN Scholarship Programme
Malaysia is the second largest recipient of Chevening awards in ASEAN and there are already over 2,000 members of Chevening alumni in M'sia.
Fri Aug 30 2024
David Wallace steps up as Acting British High Commissioner
Karipap-loving Scotsman aims to elevate UK-Malaysia relations leveraging UKs CPTPP accession.
Wed Aug 28 2024
ANALYSIS - How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded
Despite Ukraine's advance, the long-term success is uncertain as Russia continues its response in the ongoing conflict.
Fri Aug 23 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 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
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024