GENEVA – China has pledged an additional US$500 million (S$648 million) to the World Health Organisation…
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Government Eyes New Laws to Protect Buyers of Abandoned Commercial Properties
PETALING JAYA — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is exploring new legislation aimed at…
Confusion Over PN Info Chief Role as Radzi Jidin Chairs Meeting Without Formal Appointment
PETALING JAYA — Putrajaya MP Radzi Jidin has reportedly taken on the role of Perikatan Nasional’s…
The Teachers at the Margins: Celebrating Educators of Refugee Children
As Malaysia celebrates Teacher’s Day, it is worth recognising a group of educators who are often…
Malaysia’s Digital Boom: Infrastructure without Ownership?
Malaysia has become one of Southeast Asia’s most actively pursued locations for digital infrastructure in the…
Malaysia’s Economic Growth Slows to 4.4% in Q1 Amid Trade Tensions and Export Headwinds
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to…
Iran Rejects US Claims as Nuclear Talks Continue Amid Regional Diplomacy
DUBAI — Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed recent remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who…
Spain Probes Power Failures Behind Iberian Blackout Amid Renewable Energy Debate
MADRID — An unexplained series of power generation failures in southern Spain sparked a massive blackout…
Anwar Calls for Stronger Malaysia-Russia Partnership During Moscow VisitV
PETALING JAYA — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged for longstanding Malaysia-Russia diplomatic ties to be…
Germany Warns of Funding Crisis if U.S. Cuts U.N. Peacekeeping Support
GENEVA — Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that the global community would struggle to…
Japanese Air Force Training Jet Crashes into Lake, Search Underway for Crew
TOKYO — A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) training aircraft crashed into a lake in central…
Anwar Ibrahim to Retain PKR Presidency Unopposed as Party Gears Up for 2025 Elections
PETALING JAYA – Anwar Ibrahim is set to remain as president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)…