KUALA LUMPUR: The growing use of social media, brimming with speculative and provocative comments from netizens on various issues, makes it increasingly challenging to control. As the saying goes, “Words are like arrows – once spoken, they cannot be taken back”; reckless comments by netizens can significantly harm one’s emotions
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared a definitive end to Canada’s traditional relationship with the United States (US). He announced that the era of deep economic and security integration between the two countries has come to a close. Speaking to reporters after chairing a Cabinet committee
SHAH ALAM, Selangor: An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen, China, had to make a turnback to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2) shortly after takeoff due to a reported engine fire. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department was alerted about
ISKANDAR PUTERI: National winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim expressed his joy at finally donning the Harimau Malaya jersey again, nearly a year after surviving a horrific attack, as Malaysia secured a 2-0 victory over Nepal in their opening Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, at the Sultan
LUSAKA: Thirteen people were killed and six others survived after a boat capsized in Zambia’s northern province of Luapula, reported Xinhua quoting local media yesterday (Mar 25). The accident occurred in the Kawambwa District on Monday morning due to a heavy current in the Luena River as the victims, all
KUALA LUMPUR: The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday (Mar 25), saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session. The Dewan Negara, which began its session on March 2, passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 under the Ministry of
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of evacuees housed in 21 temporary relief centres (PPS) in Johor and Sabah today dropped to 1,991 individuals compared to 2,593 recorded last night (Mar 24). In Johor, the flood situation continues to improve, with the number of evacuees reducing to 1,853 as of 8 am,
OITA: John Widmer, an Australian national and believed to be Himeshima Island’s only foreign resident, is turning heads with his vibrant Ozi Cafe, hoping to boost local tourism. Located in southwestern Japan, the café, painted in bold green and yellow, greets ferry passengers as they arrive. Widmer, 64, opened the
MANILA: The World Bank approved a US$67.34 million package to enhance the Philippines’ civil service. The funding will support the Civil Service Modernisation Project, which includes the establishment of a Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS) and payroll system for better workforce planning, career development, and training. The new system
KUALA LUMPUR: Industry leaders are calling for a one-year delay in the implementation of a two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution for foreign workers, citing rising operational costs. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai warned that manufacturers would also face a 14.2 per
