Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government
Move Forward won big support from youth voters and the capital Bangkok, campaigning overwhelmingly on social media.
Mon Jul 03 2023
T-2 days to GE15, are the youth ready to cast their vote?
GE15 marks the first time those aged 18 to 20 are allowed to vote, but what's the current sentiment among youth voters?
Thu Nov 17 2022
Analysis: Youth voters are undecided and possible kingmakers if they show up
According to estimates, the electorate for GE15 is over 21 million, with 18-to 40-year-olds comprising 58 per cent of the total.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Malaysia polls in spotlight as reforms see youth voter influx
Many youth in Johor said they were tired of political infighting and could not keep up with the numerous factions in play.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Obama and hip-hop: A breakup song
In Barack Obama's 2008 run for office, he encouraged artists like Jay Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs to campaign for him but once he took office, hip-hop disappeared.
Sun Sep 27 2015
Indonesia's top court rejects Indigenous community's appeal in palm oil case
Two out of three Supreme Court judges argued that appeal exceeded the time limits and should be rejected, while one gave a dissenting opinion.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Prosecutors reject Sean 'Diddy' Combs' leak claim, demand for accusers' names
Prosecutors said Combs could not show that any information was leaked from the grand jury investigating him.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Trump's fraud claims revive fears he may again seek to overturn election results
Trump continues to falsely claim his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud in multiple states that Trump lost.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Two dead, 6 injured in shooting at downtown Orlando amid Halloween celebration, local media say
The shooting happened late at night within Orlando's entertainment district where hundreds of people were celebrating Halloween.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Pakistan blast kills seven, including five school children
The target was a police van which was going to pickup a polio (vaccination) team.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Indonesia bans sales of Google smartphones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales as the phones don't meet the rule requiring 40 pct of components to be locally manufactured.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Use AI but don't abandon reading and critical thinking - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar says students should not rely entirely on AI but instead use it as a new tool to enhance the knowledge they acquire.
Fri Nov 01 2024
PM calls for stronger action against bullying in educational institutions
The issue needs to be taken more seriously, as there is no value in leadership and capability without pure values, manners and ethics.
Fri Nov 01 2024
M'sia succeeds in reducing HCFC use - NRES
Datuk Dr Kim Ching Thoo said Malaysia aims to eliminate the use of HCFC by 2030.
Fri Nov 01 2024
UNRWA chief says Israeli forces damaged agency's West Bank office; Israel disputes claim
The Israeli military issued a statement denying responsibility for any damage to the building.
Fri Nov 01 2024