North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile state' indicating constitution change
North Korea confirms it's national assembly amended the constitution in line with their leader's vow to drop unification as a national goal.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Palestinian newborn twins killed as father obtained birth certificates
The newborn twins had been killed, along with their mother and grandmother by an Israeli strike on Gaza apartment they were sheltering in.
Wed Aug 14 2024
[COLUMNIST] Urgent intervention is needed to address the well-being of teachers
Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace can help teachers feel empowered and satisfied with their jobs.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Court grants temporary custody of Zayn Rayyan's brother to grandaunt
The court granted the parents, Zaim Ikhwan and Ismanira Abdul Manaf supervised weekly visits with their son, up to eight hours each time.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Albertine’s family does not know any of the suspects - Johor police
Police said the girl's parents also do not know the fifth suspect who was detained by police with their child at a hotel in Batang Kali.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.
Wed May 22 2024
Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting
The Taliban say they respect rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Young inmates at correctional centre have Aidilfitri full of regret and sorrow
While Muslims rejoice on the morning of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in festive attire with their beloved families, there are those who must face the holiday behind iron bars in sorrow and regret, shedding te
Thu Apr 11 2024
Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters
Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age.
Sun Mar 17 2024
King grants audience to members of Batu Puteh RCI
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim also presented the members of the RCI with their instruments of appointment.
Mon Feb 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] Thailand's neutral stance tested as Israel pushes boundaries: Questions arise over Thailand's tolerance
Thailands neutrality is being put to test once again as the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok continues with their relentless anti-Hamas campaign.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Customers have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry and respect monthly quotas with their purchases.
Thu Jan 25 2024
As deep freeze grips the South, North Carolina gators chill out
The creatures had suspended themselves with their snouts just above the frozen surface of their ponds in order to "brumate".
Tue Jan 23 2024
PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ministry must allow universities to decide on their priorities and proceed with their programmes.
Mon Jan 22 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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