Continue Reading... RM800mil early school aid funded by targeted subsidies, says Saifuddin
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RM800mil early school aid funded by targeted subsidies, says Saifuddin

This year’s early schooling aid of RM150 will benefit more than 5.2 million schoolchildren. (Bernama pic) KULIM: The government’s RM800…

Continue Reading... US trade gap sharply widens in November as imports rise
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US trade gap sharply widens in November as imports rise

US imports increased by 5% to US$348.9 billion, while exports slipped 3.6% to US$292.1 billion in November. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON:…

Continue Reading... Follow Japan’s strategy to reduce harm on smokers, govt urged
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Follow Japan’s strategy to reduce harm on smokers, govt urged

Philip Morris Malaysia and Singapore managing director Naeem Shahab Khan said a regulated harm-reduction approach for Malaysia would be more…

Continue Reading... Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine talks
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Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Zayed Al Nahyan attend a welcoming ceremony during their meeting in…

Continue Reading... M’sians travelling to India urged to be wary of Nipah virus
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M’sians travelling to India urged to be wary of Nipah virus

India’s health ministry had confirmed two cases of Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal. (EPA Images pic)…

Continue Reading... EU eyes migration clampdown with push on deportations, visas
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EU eyes migration clampdown with push on deportations, visas

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner speaks during a press conference in Brussels. (EPA Images pic) BRUSSELS:…

Continue Reading... Bodies pulled from sea as Philippine ferry toll rises to 29
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Bodies pulled from sea as Philippine ferry toll rises to 29

Philippine Coast Guard personnel unload remains of passengers from the sunken ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 at the port area…

Continue Reading... Muhyiddin chairs Ikatan meeting amid PN chairmanship tiff
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Muhyiddin chairs Ikatan meeting amid PN chairmanship tiff

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin chaired the meeting which was joined by leaders of Gerakan, MIPP, Urimai, Pejuang, Putra and the…

Continue Reading... Wan Fayhsal desak Muhyiddin letak jawatan presiden Bersatu
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Wan Fayhsal desak Muhyiddin letak jawatan presiden Bersatu

Ahli MPT Bersatu yang digantung, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, luah kekecewaan atas tindakan presiden partinya, Muhyiddin Yassin. PETALING…

Continue Reading... Indonesian authorities attempt to soothe worries after US$80 billion market rout
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Indonesian authorities attempt to soothe worries after US$80 billion market rout

The benchmark Jakarta Composite Index cut losses to close down just 1% from an earlier slide of 8% – which…