WASHINGTON (AP): Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided United States. In so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first US president with a felony conviction. The Republican former president won over frustrated voters with bold promises...
KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman is demanding RM1.3mil from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Transport Ministry over alleged copyright infringement involving the Madani plate number series. Hasan Azhari Hashim, a programme director at Ilham Madani Sdn Bhd, issued the letter of demand (LOD) through law firm Raj & Sach on Monday. In the letter, sighted by...
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) WASHINGTON (Reuters): In a meeting with one of America's most powerful unions in September at its Washington headquarters, Vice President Kamala Harris said she'd...
WITH fewer and fewer places to go due to a steadily-increasing human presence in natural habitats, encounters between people and wildlife are becoming more regular. Due to the dramatic nature of such encounters, news tends to go viral quickly - especially if there are photos or videos to go with it. It was claimed recently that fishermen...
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid was charged on Wednesday (Nov 6) with causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act in an accident in River Valley that killed a four-year-old girl. Lilyana Eva, 32, is accused of committing the offence shortly before 5pm on Jan 23. According to court documents, she allegedly failed to ensure the safety of...
KUALA LUMPUR: The outcome of the US Presidential Election will not alter the country's commitment and policies towards the Indo-Pacific region, according to US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan. Kagan highlighted that the US and Malaysia have maintained 65 years of diplomatic relations, which will remain strong regardless of the party leading the White House. ALSO...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Election Day voting was underway across much of the US on Tuesday (Nov 5) morning after tens of millions of Americans had already cast their ballots. Those early votes included record numbers in Georgia, North Carolina and other battleground states that could decide the winner. The early turnout in Georgia, which has flipped...
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Moldova's Maia Sandu on her presidential election victory and reaffirmed Kyiv's commitment to jointly work on a common goal towards European Union membership. Sandu, the pro-Western incumbent who has accelerated Moldova's push to leave Moscow's orbit, claimed victory in Sunday's closely-fought runoff, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was backed...
ISTANBUL: Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. By working together, he said member states could address shared challenges – from regulatory barriers to cybersecurity risks – and unlock the full potential...
SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a state dinner for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at The Great Hall of People in Beijing on Nov 7. "This is a great honour for Malaysia," said Malaysian Ambassador to Beijing Datuk Norman Muhamad at a press conference in conjunction with the Prime Minister's visit to the...
