Samsung plans to invest $1.8 bln more in Vietnam for OLED manufacturing
The new facility for the manufacture of OLED displays will be located in Yen Phong industrial park in Bac Ninh province.
Mon Sep 23 2024
US dollar little changed
The US dollar's value remained nearly unchanged in late trading on Monday, as reported.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
It's About YOUth: The youth vision for a united Malaysia
Ahead of Malaysia’s 66th Hari Merdeka, Raenuga Indran of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Lim Ee Yeng from Architects of Diversity speak of the youth sentiment on unity and their hopes for the nation.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
At the Alpaca Land, visitors pay about RM32 (1,000 yen) for 30 minutes petting alpacas, hugging them and burying faces in their fleece.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Wifely duties of BN candidate include packed Chinese tea
Kon Qi Yao is in a four-cornered contest with Kota Melaka incumbent, Khoo Poay Tiong.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Malaysians cash in as pound and yen tumble
The tumbling of several major currencies has also been a boon to Malaysians.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Dream job: The Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing
The 38-year-old Tokyo resident charges 10,000 yen ($71) per booking to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion.
Tue Sep 06 2022
British Council celebrates the legacy and achievements of FameLab Malaysia
FameLab is the longest-running science communication competition in the world with global alumni of over 10,000 science communicators.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Explainer: What are the consequences of the yen's fall to a 24-year low?
Given the economy's reliance on exports, Japan has historically focused on arresting sharp yen rises and taken a hands-off approach to yen weakness.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Tears of joy and sadness on ending 23-year mixed doubles title drought
Behind their cries of joy for ending Malaysia's 23-year title drought in mixed doubles at the SEA Games, Chen Tang Jie-Peck Yen Wei also shed tears of sadness after the medal presentation ceremony.
Sun May 22 2022
SEA Games: Tang Jie-Yen Wei end 23-year gold drought in mixed doubles
Chen Tang Jie-Peck Yen Wei finally ended Malaysia's 23-year wait for the SEA Games mixed doubles gold.
Sun May 22 2022
Burkina's 'cowboy' jockeys whip up a frenzy for horses
Horses have for centuries held a central place in the culture of Burkina Faso.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Rains trigger floods and landslides in Vietnam, 18 missing
Beach towns Phu Yen, Binh Dinh and Vietnam's main coffee growing province, Dak Lak were hardest hit.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic
Kishida repeated a call for an economic stimulus package worth "tens of trillions of yen" to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024