Month: November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed a surprise hit during the Two Years of Madani Government event: Education Ministry’s booth offering reprints of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificates. However, the said the most popular event at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) remains the Road Transport…

SHANGHAI, Nov 23 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing reportedly apologised to tourists from China over the country’s shortcomings. Speaking at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Shanghai, Tiong said several Chinese tourists have complained of “unpleasantness” while travelling in Malaysia. “For our shortcomings,…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Hashim Jasin has reportedly urged Perikatan Nasional (PN) to hold discussions on the coalition’s chairmanship and its candidate for prime minister in the 16th general election (GE16). Hashim said the talks should involve all component parties to ensure a collective decision…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent diplomatic engagements in Egypt, Brazil and other global platforms have positioned Malaysia as a key player in balancing ties between the Global South and Western powers, Universiti Malaya (UM) Security and International Relations analyst Collins Chong Yew Keat…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Perikatan Nasional (PN) reportedly has yet to determine its candidate for prime minister in the 16th general election (GE16), as discussions on election strategies are considered premature. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Vice-President Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu was quoted saying the coalition’s leadership had however…

Volotea and Vueling are among five carriers charged by the Spanish government. (EPA Image pic) MADRID: Spain’s leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet €179 million (US$187 million) for “abusive practices” such as charging passengers for hand luggage. The carriers, which included Spanish…

A still from the project video shows an artist’s impression of the reclamation project at Padang Matsirat in Langkawi. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: Bin Zayed International LLC, a subsidiary of Dubai-based conglomerate BZIG Group, has officially withdrawn from the RM40 billion 99-island Langkasuka project in Langkawi due to limited growth…

Hezbollah said it had fired rockets at Israeli troops east of Khiyam at least four times today. (EPA Images pic) BEIRUT: Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon and the outskirts of the capital Beirut today, killing at least five medics, and ground troops clashed with Hezbollah fighters in the south. Israel…

Political analyst Oh Ei Sun said Malaysia should boost efforts directed toward bolstering relations with the United States. KUALA LUMPUR: Strong economic ties with China makes it difficult for Malaysia to be more active in meeting confrontations with Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, according to a think tank….

Russian president Vladimir Putin visited North Korea in June. (EPA Images pic) SEOUL: North Korea has likely received more than 1 million barrels of oil from Russia over an eight-month period this year in breach of UN sanctions, according to an analysis of satellite imagery published today by the British-based…