INSIGHT - Italy's white-collar mafia is making a business killing
Extortion rackets have gone out of fashion and murders are largely frowned upon by the godfathers.
Sat May 11 2024
MACC marks 55th anniversary with high-profile case achievements
The MACC celebrates its 55th anniversary this year with the theme 'Trustworthy, Firm and Fair, highlighting many success stories of uncovering white-collar crimes and high-profile cases.
Fri Sep 30 2022
For some of Japan's lonely workers, COVID-19 brings a homecoming
Solo assignments have been a regular duty becoming a crucial step in career progression despite their unpopularity among many workers.
Thu May 20 2021
Unsuited to new era? Fate of formal fashion hangs by a thread
Most people in "white-collar" jobs are working from home, with a newfound love of sweatpants, a trend that may outlive the pandemic.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Donald Trump Jr. hires lawyer for Russia probes
Trump Jr. hired New York lawyer Alan Futerfas, who specializes in criminal defence and whose clients have included reputed organised crime figures, computer hackers and white-collar criminals.
Tue Jul 11 2017
New raid on Panama Papers law firm: Report
This time, the raid was on a storage property belonging to the firm Mossack Fonseca.
Sat Apr 23 2016
How the world's wealthy hide millions offshore... from their spouses
The use of offshore accounts to hide assets from a spouse in divorce has been highlighted by the leak of the Panama Papers.
Thu Apr 21 2016
'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
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024