KUALA LUMPUR: August heralds National Month in Malaysia, a time of national pride and patriotism as preparations for National Day intensify. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2024 campaign on July 21, called on Malaysians to embrace the
KUALA LUMPUR: Climate finance is crucial for meeting ambitious targets and fostering positive change, thereby ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who also serves as Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said Malaysia welcomes international partnerships and investments supporting
WASHINGTON: The alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and two other defendants have agreed to plead guilty, the US Department of Defence announced on Wednesday, reported the German news agency (dpa). Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-accused are part of the deal, which could see them avoid
SAN FRANCISCO: Boeing announced on Wednesday its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective Aug 8, reported Xinhua. Ortberg, who will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors, will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of activists gathered for a protest rally in the city of Rawalpindi over the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The Pakistani Jamaat-e-Islami party took its supporters to the streets, and party leader Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman addressed the demonstrators. In
HAMILTON (Canada): The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and his cameraman Rami al-Rifi in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Anadolu Agency reported. Emphasising the need for protecting journalists, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told a news conference: “These and other similar
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is closely following rapidly-evolving regional developments and expresses deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on regional security and stability. In a statement, UAE Foreign Ministry said that the UAE stresses the importance of exercising utmost self-restraint and judgment to mitigate
PARIS: American Katie Ledecky becomes the first female swimmer to win gold at four Olympics with a win in the 1,500-metre freestyle at the Paris Games. Among men, only her compatriots Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have achieved this milestone. Ledecky added the Paris medal to her collection of one
By Norhidayyu Zainal TIOMAN: Tioman Island needs no introduction as a picturesque gem nestled in the South China Sea. It is a dream destination, with its lush hilly interior cascading into crystal clear waters, creating an idyllic paradise. Sited in the heart of the Coral Triangle, it is blessed with
IPOH: Police were forced to fire three shots at a car before arresting three suspected members of a luxury car theft syndicate during a 20-kilometre chase from Ipoh to Batu Gajah near here, yesterday. Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said the incident occurred at about 4 am when
