PETALING JAYA – Malaysian federal agencies posted a remarkable current surplus of RM73.9 billion in 2023,…
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Melaka DAP Chairman Khoo Poay Tiong to Defend CEC Position in Upcoming Election
PETALING JAYA – Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong has confirmed that he will be defending…
Anwar Ibrahim Assures Urban Renewal Bill Won’t Affect Land Status
PETALING JAYA – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the public that the upcoming urban renewal…
Japan Considers Raising International Tourist Tax to Combat Overtourism
TOKYO – Japan’s government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party are considering an increase to the International…
Beyond the Commute: Environmental Consequences of Hybrid Working in Malaysia
Remote working has become one of the most significant developments in the modern workplace. The COVID-19…
Malaysian Government Launches Free Fertility Treatment Initiative for 1,300 Couples
PETALING JAYA – The Malaysian government has announced a new initiative to provide free intrauterine insemination…
Malaysian PM Defends Frequent Overseas Trips, Cites Economic Gains
HANOI – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended his frequent international trips, emphasizing their importance in…
Israeli Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Malaysia for Illegal Firearms Possession
KUALA LUMPUR – An Israeli man, Shalom Avitan, was sentenced to seven years in prison by…
Pro-Kurdish DEM Party Anticipates Imminent Visit to PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan
ANKARA – Turkey’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party expects to visit imprisoned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah…
India and UK Resume Trade Talks, Aim to Accelerate Negotiations
NEW DELHI – India and the United Kingdom have officially resumed talks on a proposed trade…
Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Northern Japan, Authorities Issue Safety Warnings
TOKYO – Northern Japan is facing severe disruptions as heavy snowfall continues to blanket the region,…
Xi Jinping and Putin Discuss Ukraine Crisis on Anniversary of Invasion
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on…