LONDON: The City Council of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK) declared itself effectively bankrupt on Tuesday, reported sXinhua. The council announced it was unable to meet its debts, which it has accrued mainly due to equal pay claims by staff and former staff. Senior officers have called a halt
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government will ensure that the teenage boy involved in the road crash that killed his parents and four siblings gets the best treatment at Segamat Hospital. State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said Abdullah Amir Ruddin, 15, who is severely injured, is still
LABUAN: A young psychiatrist at Labuan Hospital tragically lost his life in a fatal accident at Jalan Kampung Bukit Kalam early this morning. The deceased identified as Dr Harivin Loganathan, was in his 20s and had just served in the Specialist Clinic 1 of Psychiatry and Mental Health Unit for
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Training Index (NTI), the first index to measure training and development in Southeast Asia will revolutionise the training and development landscape for Malaysia as the country marches towards unveiling a progressive wage model. The NTI, which was developed by the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp),
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has lifted the temporary suspension on the imports of live cattle and buffalo from Australia effective immediately, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). In a statement today, it said the decision was based on the comprehensive investigation report shared by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
IPOH: Former Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan died at the age of 78 today. He breathed his last at 3 am at a private hospital in Kajang, Selangor. Orang Besar Jajahan Kinta Toh Muda Orang Kaya Kaya Panglima Kinta Seri Amar Bangsa DiRaja Datuk Ab
KUALA LUMPUR: Venture capital firm 500 Global has successfully closed US$143 million across its largest Southeast Asian early-stage fund to date – 500 Southeast Asia III, LP (500 SEA III) and its growth investment vehicle for Southeast Asia. The achievement demonstrates its commitment to supporting founders in Southeast Asia from
KUALA LUMPUR: Zoom Video Communications Inc announced that its generative artificial intelligence (AI) digital assistant, Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ) is now included at no additional cost for customers with the paid services in their Zoom user accounts. In a statement, Zoom also announced that Zoom IQ for Sales,
LABUAN: The Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) has restated its commitment to lead economic collaboration in the Borneo region, signifying a crucial moment in the pursuit of shared prosperity. LCC chairman Daniel Doughty said with enthusiasm and a shared vision for a prosperous future, his business chamber would enhance economic
NEW YORK: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated No. 9 Taylor Fritz of the United States 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday, reaching his record 47th Grand Slam semifinals. This semifinal appearance surpassed Roger Federer’s record for the most by a man. “I’ve been playing on this court for many years, so many
