Sarawak unveils RM15.8 bil state budget for 2025
Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says the 2025 budget will continue to be an expansionary budget to boost govt spending.
Mon Nov 11 2024
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth
The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024
'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Tesla, Warner Bros over AI images
Alcon said it had refused a request from Warner Bros to use images from the firm for Tesla's Oct. 10 live-streamed cybercab unveiling.
Tue Oct 22 2024
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading risk factor for death and disability in the country.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Tesla wants to register generic 'robotaxi' word as its own trademark
Tesla's applications were submitted, as Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's concept for self-driving taxi and a self-driving bus for up to 20 people.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Tesla CEO Musk unveils 'Cybercab', 'Robovan' as focus shifts to automation
Elon Musk traveled to the stage in a "Cybercab" and said production will start in 2026.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet
Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Meta unveils 'revolutionary' augmented reality glasses
Meta said the prototype device called Orion "might be the most challenging consumer electronics device produced since the smartphone".
Mon Sep 30 2024
Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic
Asian stocks surged on Tuesday, driven by China's central bank unveiling its boldest stimulus in years to support its economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Sarawak unveils 'SUKMA XXI' app for real-time updates
The app features a comprehensive menu, including schedules, competition results and the latest medal standings for each contingent.
Fri Aug 09 2024
CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme
The program aims to strengthen cybersecurity for large corporations, institutions, SMEs, and individuals.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump
Kamala Harris' selection will demonstrate her thinking about her best pathway to winning the presidency.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024