FACTBOX - What do we know about TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance?
Here is what we know about the Chinese company, which was valued at $268 billion in December.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Keluarga Malaysia STIE space will create thinkers, spark innovation culture - PM
The creation of the Keluarga Malaysia STIE Design Space will hopefully create thinkers who are capable of producing products or services that can be commercialised.
Sat Oct 15 2022
China allows COVID boosters of different technologies than primary shots
This is an effort to improve immunisation strategies amid concerns that its most-used jabs appeared to be weaker against variants.
Sat Feb 19 2022
MOSTI targets 1,000 innovation pioneers next year - Adham
The ministry had channelled funds worth RM15 million for local product development to over 5,000 innovation pioneers since 2008 till now.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate
It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Dewan Negara Caucus on People's Well-being will work with Suhakam - Rais
The outcome of discussions between the two entities would be brought to the next Dewan Negara sitting for the government's consideration.
Wed Dec 23 2020
TikTok troubles narrow gap between Beijing and ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming
Zhang's team sought a meeting on his behalf with China's ambassador in Washington, Cui Tiankai, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Sat Sep 05 2020
15 mosques to use mobile slaughter cages
Fifteen selected mosques in several states will use the mobile slaughter cages developed by Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM) to perform the Hari Raya Aidiladha korban
Tue Jul 28 2020
NUTP urges all quarters not to attack schools, teachers on social media
Of late, the act of sharing something to make it viral on the social media has affected and put too much pressure on teachers.
Sun May 15 2016
Assurance on salary increase in July will motivate civil servants - Cuepacs sec-gen
The additional salary increment for civil servants this July will motivate the 1.6 million civil servants in the country to further boost the delivery system, said Cuepacs sec-gen Datuk Lok Yim Pheng.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Mystery of missing broker shows China risks coming to Hong Kong
Guotai Junan International's CEO not heard from since Nov. 18. Disappearance came amid probes into China's finance industry.
Fri Dec 18 2015
Thai cops identify 2 people in shooting of Malaysian, Thai wife
Muang Narathiwat District police chief, Police Colonel Manit Yimsai said the police were collecting evidence to issue an arrest warrant on the duo as soon as possible.
Thu Dec 17 2015
Suspension of LPM director, deputy director apt to facilitate probe
NUTP secretary-general Lok Yim Pheng said the move was important to restore public confidence, especially as it involved almost half a million pupils.
Fri Sep 12 2014
Malaysia breaks the record for most selfies
Malaysians from all walks of life gathered at the Science & Technology Village in Kuala Lumpur to break the World Selfie Record.
Sun Aug 31 2014
Film director fined more than RM4m for having three kids
China fines film director more than RM4m for violating the country's one-child policy.
Fri Jan 10 2014
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
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