Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Donald Tusk elected as Polish PM

WARSAW: Donald Tusk was elected as Poland’s prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Monday evening, following the outgoing government’s failure to secure a vote of confidence. Tusk won 248 votes in favour of his candidacy for the position in the Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s parliament. He was

Israel-linked goods boycott: Does it help local products?

By Kurniawati Kamarudin PUTRAJAYA: The escalating humanitarian crisis in Palestine since early October has ignited a global wave of boycotts against Israeli goods and international brands with alleged Zionist links. Malaysians have also rallied to boycott products and companies with ties to Israel as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine.

Talentbank unveils GE Index to guide youths choose university

KUALA LUMPUR: National talent ecosystem enabler Talentbank, recently unveiled its National Graduate Employability Index (Talentbank’s GE Index) which aims to transform how youths plan their career and assist universities in tailoring curricula to meet evolving industry demands. The GE Index, which serves as a vital career guide, is strategically designed

Us veto on UN resolution violates humanitarian principles: NGOs

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) use of its veto power to reject the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire between the Zionist regime of Israel and Palestine on Dec 9 is seen as a flagrant violation of all humanitarian principles and values. The Coalition of Malaysian

Anwar wants Malaysia’s investment landscape to be more investor friendly

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all relevant parties to emphasise the need for the country’s investment landscape and ecosystem to be more creative and investor-friendly. In a post on his official Facebook yesterday, he said the parties involved were also called upon to continue

Tough matches ahead for national doubles teams in World Tour Finals

KUALA LUMPUR: Both of Malaysia’s national doubles teams are expected to face a tough time at the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, that will take place from Wednesday (Dec 13) to Sunday (Dec 17). The draw for players that was broadcast live on the BWF Youtube channel

Cops to record Kit Siang’s statement on Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will take a statement from veteran politician Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang this Wednesday, following the post of a statement on his blog that touched on constitutional issues regarding the appointment of a Malaysian prime minister. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department deputy director (Investigation/Legal) Datuk Rusdi Mohd

Sulu claim: Malaysia wants Stampa jailed  

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia wants the Madrid Court to mete out a jail sentence on Gonzalo Stampa for allegedly committing contempt of court and repeatedly defying court orders annulling his appointment as an arbitrator in the Sulu dispute case. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri