Archive
Back to homepage
What does China mean by ‘Taiwan independence’?
TAIPEI, Dec 30 — China said today it would “never hesitate to combat separatism” as it held a second day of war games around Taiwan, describing the drills it calls “Justice Mission 2025” as a warning against independence and foreign
Read More
Meta snaps up Singapore-based Manus to boost AI agent capabilities
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 — Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul
Read More
Fadillah: Loss of scholar Madeline Berma a blow to Sarawak and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has described the passing of Malaysian Future Institute senior fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma as a great loss not only to the academic world, but also to Sarawak and
Read More
Lamag by-election: BN’s Mohd Ismail pledges development as top priority
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 30 — Development of the Lamag state constituency will be the top priority of Mohd Ismail Ayob, who was announced as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Lamag by-election scheduled for January. The youth activist, better known
Read More
Perlis MB says sacked PAS reps may be considered for exco if they regain seats
KANGAR, Dec 30 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said he is prepared to consider appointing three former PAS assemblymen to the new state executive council (exco), provided they are able to regain their respective seats. According to Berita Harian,
Read More
Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 —The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) inspection for travellers departing from Malaysia will be consolidated at the departure gates of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1) starting Jan 1. Currently, JKDM conducts inspections using Departure
Read More
Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states until 7pm today. It said in a statement that the severe weather forecast covers Kulim and
Read More
Border ceasefire brings hope but evacuees in Thailand and Cambodia remain wary
BANGKOK, Dec 28 — At a Thai university-turned-shelter for displaced people, Kanlaya Somjettana is reluctant to go home even after a truce halted weeks of border clashes with Cambodia, fearing the violence may not be over. She said some people
Read More
Bangladesh police say suspects in student leader killing fled to India, straining ties
DHAKA, Dec 28 — Bangladesh police today said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. Hadi, a vocal India critic who took part in
Read More
Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies
LONDON, Dec 28 — The year-end plunge in cryptocurrencies has rattled companies that had bet heavily on bitcoin, sending share prices tumbling and reviving fears of a bubble. Below AFP explains what happens to these bitcoin-buying firms when prices drop.
Read More