By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new licensing requirement for social media platforms, set to take effect tomorrow, aims to create safer online spaces by addressing the growing concerns over harmful digital content and cyber threats, according to a lawyer and a blogger. Former Selangor Bar chairman Kokila Vaani Vadiveloo
WASHINGTON: The state funeral for Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the US, will take place on Jan 9 at Washington National Cathedral, Anadolu Agency quoted the ABC News report. Carter died Sunday at the age of 100, making him the longest-lived president in US history. President Joe Biden has
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday ordered the closure of federal government agencies and executive departments on Jan 9 to honour the 39th President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, Anadolu Agency reported. “All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall
KUALA LUMPUR: In less than 24 hours, not only will the calendar change, but Malaysia will also witness the implementation of several important developments that will directly and indirectly affect personal and national lives. In addition to changes in geopolitical, economic, social, and international relations, several new policies and regulations
KOTA KINABALU: The Yang Dipertua of Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin said the people must be given full attention as they are the foundation and pillar of all development and success achieved in the state. Tun Juhar said without the support and trust of the people, there would have been no
KOTA KINABALU: Police have detained Fahmi Reza to assist in the investigation of a case under the Sedition Act, after the activist and graphic designer appeared to give evidence at the Penampang Police Headquarters near here yesterday afternoon. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun when contacted last night confirmed Fahmi’s
JAKARTA: In keeping with President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction, Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has begun monitoring volcanic activities across Indonesia to ensure geological safety during the New Year 2025 holiday period, reported Indonesian News Agency (Antara). Bahlil, accompanied by head of ESDM Ministry’s Geological Agency, Muhammad Wafid,
SEOUL: The South Korean business community on Monday joined the nationwide mourning for the tragic airliner crash that claimed 179 lives, pledging all-out support for efforts to prevent any future tragedies, according to Yonhap news agency. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident at Muan airport and extend our
KUALA LUMPUR: A team of volunteers from the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre extended assistance to residents of Taman Seri Alam, Saujana Utama, who were impacted by flash floods following the collapse of a water retention pond bund yesterday. Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, said that more
KUALA LUMPUR: The rubber market is expected to be trading range-bound with a downside bias this week as demand seems to be sluggish during the holiday season, said industry expert Denis Low. Continuous rains in the rubber-producing regions are affecting the production of rubber and disrupting rubber-tapping activities, he said.
