
Floods: 2023 SPM exams will go ahead as planned - Fadhlina
SPM examinations, slated from Monday (Jan 8) to March 7, will go on as scheduled although Johor is the latest state to be hit by floods.
Fri Jan 05 2024

Govt to proceed with minimum wage implementation on May 1 - Saravanan
The government will go ahead and implement the new minimum monthly wage of RM1,500 from May 1 nationwide regardless of the situation, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Mon Apr 18 2022

Golden Globes to go ahead without audience or TV broadcast
A stripped-down Golden Globes will go ahead with no audience or media on Sunday.
Wed Jan 05 2022

Japanese princess to wed outside royal family this year
A niece of Japan's emperor will go ahead with her decision to marry her boyfriend and give up her royal status.
Wed Sep 01 2021

Japanese doctor warns holding Games could lead to "Olympic virus" strain
IOC vows the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo will go ahead, albeit under strict virus prevention measures.
Thu May 27 2021

Olympics-Paris 2024 will go ahead as planned despite Tokyo concern, says Estanguet
Estanguet insisted the Paris Olympics would not be moved.
Wed Jan 27 2021

Will they, won't they? Key questions for troubled Tokyo Olympics
As Japanese and IOC officials insist the Games will go ahead, here are the major questions surrounding cancellation.
Wed Jan 27 2021

Silent Night: How coronavirus is killing Christmas
Christmas Night Mass in Bethlehem in the West Bank, where Christians believe Jesus was born, will go ahead without a congregation this year.
Thu Dec 17 2020

'Christmas will not be cancelled' says Bethlehem, amid little comfort or joy
The traditional birthplace of Jesus will go ahead with its celebrations, aware that the world's eyes are upon it at this time of year.
Tue Dec 01 2020

PAS not convinced that snap polls will go ahead in Penang - Mustafa
PAS election director Datuk Mustafa Ali said based on an analysis and information received by the party, the state election was not going to happen as there was no consensus even among the DAP leader.
Sun Jul 24 2016

Rousseff impeachment vote to go ahead: Senate leader
A Senate impeachment vote on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will go ahead this week as planned, the upper house leader said.
Tue May 10 2016

Construction of MRT Line 2 to proceed - Najib
The government will go ahead with the construction of the second line of the MRT Line 2 despite the current global economic problem.
Tue Mar 15 2016

Decision to split UPSR English exam stays - Education DG
The Education Ministry will go ahead with its decision to split the UPSR English exam paper into comprehension and assessment starting next year despite calls from NUTP to defer implementation.
Tue Sep 29 2015

Hajj will go ahead after deadly crane collapse
Saudi officials said the crane collapse incident will not affect the hajj this season as the affected part will be fixed in a few days.
Sat Sep 12 2015

Najib repeats stand to repeal Sedition Act
The Prime Minister again stressed his administration will go ahead with the abolishment of the Sedition Act.
Fri Sep 05 2014

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025