Latest

10mth

Singapore’s Budget 2026 to be unveiled by prime minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 12

Wong will present Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, outlining government plans to address cost of living, job security and public...

10mth

Deeming Provision brings new safeguards for children online from Jan 1, 2026

The automatic registration of major messaging and social media platforms with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is being welcomed by parent...

10mth

14-year-old boy dies in motorcycle collision in Baling

A tragic road accident in Kampung Merah, Kuala Ketil, Baling, claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy after his motorcycle collided with another, leaving one ride...

10mth

PAS criticises Bersatu for ‘double standards’ in political manoeuvring

PAS leaders have openly questioned Bersatu’s handling of party members, accusing the party of inconsistency and opportunism

10mth

2025 marks year of global climate extremes as heatwaves, hurricanes and floods devastate communities

The year has been characterised by unprecedented climate disasters worldwide, with record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires, catastrophic floods and powerful hurric...

10mth

Malaysia to roll out major legal, digital, and economic reforms as 2026 begins

From stringent anti-littering laws and reinforced online safety regulations to civil service pay raises and the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026

10mth

China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan with live-fire exercises planned

China has announced major joint military exercises encircling Taiwan, including live-fire drills across multiple zones

10mth

Israel deploys ‘iron beam’ laser system, claiming world first in operational air defence

Israel delivers its new Iron Beam laser interceptor to the air force, marking what officials describe as the first fully operational high-powered laser defence...

10mth

Trump to press Netanyahu on stalled Gaza ceasefire as regional tensions loom

The U.S. President is expected to seek momentum on the faltering Gaza ceasefire when he meets Netanyahu, with talks set to address Israel’s security concerns ov...

10mth

Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ as Donbas remains sticking point

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have signalled fresh momentum in efforts to end the war in Ukraine following talks in Fl...

10mth

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches as North Korea signals military resolve ahead of party congress

Kim supervises the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles, underscoring Pyongyang’s commitment to expanding its nuclear deterrent amid heightened region...

10mth

Ringgit extends rally for 12th session as holiday-thinned trading limits upside

The ringgit opened higher for a 12th consecutive session against the US dollar, supported by sustained momentum but expected to trade within a narrow range amid...