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Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?

Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?

The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
South China Sea issue must be resolved peacefully and constructively - PM Muhyiddin

South China Sea issue must be resolved peacefully and constructively - PM Muhyiddin

Malaysia is firm with its stand that matters relating to the South China Sea must be resolved peacefully and constructively, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Fighting corruption requires cross-border coordination, 1MDB case cited

Fighting corruption requires cross-border coordination, 1MDB case cited

The efforts to recover the 1MDB assets had started in 2019 and the United States and Singapore had assisted Malaysia in recovering more than US$3.5 billion in assets so far.
Wed Oct 21 2020
A Malaysian geologist in New York

A Malaysian geologist in New York

In his first column, the geologist with 30-years experience working with Petronas gives an introduction to the world of geology; beginning with his work at the United Nations with UNCLOS in New York.
Tue Jan 15 2019
Paul Low: I will stick my neck out for Malaysia's institutions

Paul Low: I will stick my neck out for Malaysia's institutions

Minister in PM's Department Datuk Paul Low said he would not allow the monopoly of politics and economy controlled by certain groups.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Malaysia highest number of good practices, reveals UN anti-corruption review

Malaysia highest number of good practices, reveals UN anti-corruption review

Malaysia has one of the highest numbers of good practices when it comes to its fight against corruption, according to a review by the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Fri Feb 07 2014
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