PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are considering strategic collaborations, which include plans to host the IACA Regional Summer Academy in Kuala Lumpur in 2025, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC announced on Thursday (Nov 28) that this topic was discussed between the Malaysian delegation and IACA Dean Prof Slagjana Taseva during...
BEIJING: The global population of giant pandas in captivity has increased to 757, a senior government official said on Tuesday (Nov 26), lauding China's conservation efforts over the years. Guan Zhi'ou, head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, made the remark at the Global Panda Partners 2024 conference held in Chengdu, Sichuan province. China has established...
NEW DELHI: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380 on Monday (Nov 25) night rolled back at Delhi Airport at the parking bay as the pilots allegedly forgot to put on the parking brake. Fortunately, it did not hit any other plane or ground crew vehicles. The pilots quickly applied the brakes once they realised the mistake, reported...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor civil servants are encouraged to don baju kurung or baju Melayu teluk belanga with kain benang Johor every Friday, starting 2025. Johor state unity, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar said this is part of an effort to promote kain benang Johor, a handcrafted product of the state, to domestic and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday due to a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) following its recent two-year high, according to an analyst. At 8 am, the local currency stood at 4.4650/4765 against the US dollar, compared with Friday’s close at 4.4660/4710. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist...
The Hague (AFP) - Pro-Palestinian groups took the Dutch state to court Friday, urging a halt to arms exports to Israel and accusing the government of failing to prevent what they termed a genocide in Gaza. The NGOs argued that Israel is breaking international law in Gaza and the West Bank, invoking, amongst others, the 1948...
Singaporean actor Thomas Ong recently made the difficult decision to part with a beloved possession: a huge oil portrait of Singapore’s late founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. The 55-year-old posted on Instagram on Nov 16 that he was letting it go for S$4,000 as he was moving to a smaller home. The artwork is composed...
KUALA LUMPUR: As of the end of October, Malaysia’s 5G coverage in populated areas has reached 82.1 per cent, up from 80.2 per cent last year, while internet coverage in populated areas stands at 98.38 per cent, compared to 97.07 per cent in 2023. These milestones were highlighted by the Communications Ministry in conjunction with the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of the Madani Government in leading the nation over the past two years is the result of political stability, clear policies and the commitment of civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the people have demonstrated their willingness to work together with the government to elevate Malaysia onto...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is keen to see Chinese investors explore new opportunities in the state's Blue Economy sector, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the initiative offers immense investment opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture, logistics, tourism, renewable energy, mineral resources, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. “We are pleased that Sabah has remained a sought-after destination for...
