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Rescuers search for survivors after landslide at New Zealand campsite
WELLINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Rescue workers ‌in New Zealand searched on Thursday for several people missing, including children, following a landslide at a campsite as ‌heavy rains caused widespread […]
Australia deports M’sian with child sexual abuse material found on his phone
SYDNEY: A 26-year-Malaysian has been deported from Australia after border authorities found over 100 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his mobile phone. Read full story Date: 22 […]
UTM to collaborate with Peking university
JOHOR BARU: Johor is strengthening its push to develop globally competitive talent following a new academic and research collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and China’s top-ranked Peking University. Read […]
20 Immigration officers sacked for ‘flying passport’ offences, says DG
PETALING JAYA: A total of 41 Immigration Department officers have been subjected to disciplinary action over the past four years in connection with the “flying passport” scandal, with 20 dismissed […]
Stay on guard against cyber fraud with festive season drawing near, says consumer group
SIBU: Sarawakians have been urged to be extra vigilant against online fraud, especially with the festive season approaching, as the criminals are well-organised and their tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated. […]
South China Sea code of conduct to be finalised this year, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: The Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea is expected to be finalised this year, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story Date: 22 January, […]
Ringgit opens firmer on OPR hold expectations
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) […]
Gold dips, stocks lift as Trump walks back Greenland threats
SINGAPORE: The dollar was higher, gold softer and stocks on the rebound on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump dropped tariff threats and ruled out seizing Greenland from an ally […]
Australian dollar scales 15-month high on strong jobs data
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar hit 15-month highs on Thursday as an apparent easing in U.S.-European tensions soothed risk sentiment, while a strong set of domestic jobs data narrowed the odds […]
Bursa Malaysia tracks global rebound as Trump walks back tariffs threat
KUALA LUMPUR: The framework deal struck between the US and EU nations on Greenland quelled fears of a fresh tariffs war, sparking a global rebound in equities. Read full story […]