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Anwar urges Malaysia’s tech sector to innovate without losing sight of values
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia must pursue advances in science, technology and artificial intelligence without losing sight of its values, culture and humanity, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim […]
US Gaza envoy warns of ‘point of no return’ if Israel-Hamas ceasefire collapses
UNITED NATIONS (US), Aug 27 — The high representative for Gaza in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace warned yesterday of a “point of no return” if the Israel-Hamas ceasefire […]
Trump believes Iran’s supreme leader ‘very seriously wounded’ but likely still alive
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 — US President Donald Trump yesterday said he believes Iran’s supreme leader, who has not been seen in public since taking over after his father’s killing in […]
Buloh Kasap rep Zahari Sarip sworn in as Johor state assembly Speaker
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 27— Buloh Kasap assemblyman Datuk Zahari Sarip has been sworn in as the Johor state assembly Speaker following his appointment to the post. The 59-year-old former Johor […]
Malaysia tightens Thai border security, to appoint facilitators for southern Thailand peace talks
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia has tightened security across its land borders with Thailand, especially across forest ranges, following recent attacks in the southern part of the […]
EU activates satellite surveillance system to aid Nepal flood recovery
BRUSSELS, Aug 27 — The EU said yesterday it had activated its satellite surveillance system to help recovery efforts after the floods in Nepal, and was ready to provide more help. […]
Mosquito on a plane? Two Frankfurt airport workers die after catching malaria from suspected stowaway insect
FRANKFURT, Aug 27 — Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt airport who caught malaria from a mosquito thought to have arrived on a plane have died, the city’s health authority said yesterday. […]
Malaysia must strengthen market foundations to stay competitive, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia must go beyond embracing new technologies by strengthening market foundations, improving efficiency and widening access to capital to keep its financial and capital markets […]
Defence minister: Malaysia ready to deploy humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is ready to support humanitarian missions to Nepal that is battling massive flash floods, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled […]
Qantas profit falls 20pc as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs
SYDNEY, Aug 27 — Australian airline Qantas said today it expects fuel costs to stay high, after the Middle East war pushed up prices and led to a slump in […]