Newsfeed
Tesla’s Cybercab hits the road — and a US regulatory probe
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 5 — The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Friday that it has opened an investigation into Tesla’s certification that its new Cybercab meets all […]
US says diplomats’ children born there won’t be automatic citizens
WASHINGTON, Sept 5 —The United States (US) will not grant birthright citizenship to children of foreign government employees born in the US if neither parent is a US citizens, the […]
El Salvador president denies transferring govt’s bitcoin reserves to private operator
SAN SALVADOR, Sept 5 — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele denied on Friday transferring the country’s bitcoin reserves to a private operator as part of a loan agreement with the […]
Melaka to study proposal to set basic salary at RM2,500-RM2,800, says CM
MELAKA, Sept 5 — The Melaka government will study a proposal to make the state one of the earliest in Malaysia to set a basic salary of between RM2,500 and […]
Malaysia may see 230 million tonnes of plastic waste by 2040, with 23 million entering waterways yearly, says ministry
KUALA NERUS, Sept 5 — An estimated 230 million metric tonnes of plastic waste are projected to pollute Malaysia’s terrestrial and aquatic environments by 2040, the Ministry of Natural Resources […]
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in eight states until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in eight states until 6pm today. MetMalaysia said in […]
Haze affects tourist arrivals and upcoming events in Sarawak, says state minister
KUCHING, Sept 5 — Sarawak has seen a slight drop in tourist arrivals amid the current haze, said State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
MACC detains company owner for allegedly soliciting RM30,000 to secure defence‑sector financing
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Kuala Lumpur has arrested an owner of a consulting, management and business company on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes […]
Serian tops very unhealthy API readings as six Sarawak areas exceed 200
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — A total of six areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at very unhealthy levels as of 1pm today with Serian recording the […]
In Nepal for eight days, Malaysian wife presses on with search for missing special‑operations firefighter
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Hani Othman, who has been in Nepal for eight days to follow the developments in the search for her missing Special Airborne Fire and Rescue […]