TOKYO, Sept 14 – A strong typhoon lashed islands in southern Japan Thursday, packing gusts of up to 252 kilometres an hour and leaving thousands without power as it headed towards the mainland. Authorities warned of landslides and high waves as Typhoon Talim battered the southern Okinawan island chain, dumping the
SHANGHAI, Sept 14 – The world’s oldest captive giant panda has died at age 37 — more than 100 years in human years — her handlers in China said on Thursday as they gave “Basi” an emotional send–off befitting a minor celebrity. Basi outlived most of her peers by nearly two
WASHINGTON DC, Sept 14 – United States has agreed to issue a stern statement on the violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar after being given a true picture of the situation by Malaysia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said he succeeded in heightening US President Donald Trump’s awareness on the
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 – Malaysia and the United States intend to strengthen cooperation to counter the growing threat of terror group ISIS or Daesh, in Southeast Asia. This was among the highlights of the joint statement issued following talks between Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and US President Donald
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and US President Donald J. Trump have pledged to nurture the economic ties between the two nations to create jobs and opportunities, as well as remove trade barriers in key sectors. The two countries also recognised the importance of regular
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s official visit to the United States (US) at the invitation of the President Donald Trump is an achievement in many aspects, says Umno Youth vice-chief Senator Khairul Azwan Harun. “Considering the fact that the US is Malaysia’s third largest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and MP Petaling Jaya Utara may explore the possibility of a settlement, in a defamation suit over video clip in relation to a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Syariah’s court. Both parties may want to explore for a possibility
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 – More Malaysians are now experiencing less difficulty in obtaining housing loans, but, many still remain dissatisfied, citing the high interest rate which should be lowered given the present economic challenges. According to PropertyGuru Malaysia’s recent Consumer Sentiment Survey, 46% of respondents said the interest rates were too
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 – The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 10 Malaysians were affected in a blaze at Clifton in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday. In a statement here today, it said two of the victims were sent to the Christchurch General Hospital and were reported to be in stable condition. It
PETALING JAYA, Sept 13 – The new retail price for petrol RON95, RON97 and diesel will see increase across the board from Thursday. The new prices will come into effect on Thursday until Sept 20. The new price after Goods and Services Tax (GST), the retail price of petrol is as follows: RON95
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 – The Seri Mutiara Cup 2017 basketball tournament opened with four pulsating games yesterday. Below are the match results after the first day of the tournament. GROUP A Kano Pillars vs Tochigi Brex This match between the Nigerian and Japanese leagues’ champions proved worthy of their national
SHAH ALAM, Sept 13 – Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) will start a pilot housing project incorporating the Ajiya Green Integrated Building Solutions (AGIBS) at two Felda settlements in Terengganu by year-end. SPNB Mesra Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Mohamed Hasnan Che Hussin said the affordable housing project meant for second generation Felda
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 13 – Penang Gerakan today questioned the DAP–led state government on the rush to approve the demolition of heritage buildings on the controversial Peel Avenue plot of land in June this year, when approval for the Island Hospital expansion project has not been granted yet. The Penang Gerakan
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 13 – Malaysia Day, which is celebrated on Sept 16 each year, brings significant meaning to the multi–racial community in this country because it represents an important occasion which has eliminated feelings of “isolation” among the people of Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula. The Malaysia Day celebration has
WASHINGTON DC, Sept 13 – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Khazanah Nasional Bhd plan to expand their investments in the United States and purchase more Boeing jets to help strengthen the country’s economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak announced today. The EPF alone is expected to invest between
WASHINGTON DC, Sept 13 – United States President Donald Trump has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak over his significant role in the fight against terrorism. The Malaysian leader, he said, had taken measures to ensure that terror groups had no place in society. “The prime minister has a major
WASHINGTON DC, Sept 13 – Talks between President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak have gotten underway at the White House in a meeting that is set to open a new page following 60 years of bilateral relations between the United States and one of its
KUANTAN, Sept 13 – A new road safety education module (PKJR) inserted into the Bahasa Melayu subject will be introduced in all primary schools in 2019. Road Safety Department (JKJR) director-general Datuk Rosli Isa said in the initial stage, the module would go on trial at 24 selected primary schools located all
Apple has officially unveiled the brand new iPhone everyone has been awaiting: iPhone X (pronounced ten). The new model is available in two colors: space gray and silver. Its new Super Retina Display uses a 5.8-inch OLED display with a full-screen design. Like the Apple TV 4K, the iPhone X supports
Apple has officially unveiled the all-new iPhone X with an all-screen design, Face ID, and wireless charging. iPhone X starts at $999 with 64GB and 256GB storage options. Pre-orders start October 27 and ship November 3. iOS 11 ships September 19.
