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Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian counterpart following reports that two Malaysian fuel-carrying tankers are stranded and facing restrictions shortly after exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Govt to consider restricting ministerial travel amid global supply crisis, says Anwar
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — The government is refining stricter measures to reduce energy consumption amid pressure from the global supply crisis, including considering limiting the movement of Cabinet members and ministries, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister
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Anwar: Govt mulls monthly allowance for Form Six students under education reform
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — The government is considering extending monthly allowances to Form Six students, similar to those currently provided to students in the Matriculation Programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the proposal is
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Bursa Malaysia ends slightly lower as investors turn cautious ahead of weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower in line with the weaker performance of regional peers as investors refrained from taking long positions ahead of the weekend. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased
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After call from Beijing, China’s auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything
BEIJING, April 24 — It took China 25 years to dominate the market for electric vehicles. Now, the country’s auto industry is hurtling toward the next disruption: Embedding artificial intelligence in cars that will make the next generation of EVs
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China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales
BEIJING, April 21 — China has imposed restrictions on seven European entities related to the defence sector, Beijing said today, citing their involvement in alleged arms sales or “collusion” with Taiwan. The measures, which took effect immediately, are needed “to
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Trump’s Nato criticism drives EU to dust off obscure mutual defence clause
NICOSIA, April 24 — EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc’s previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a summit on Friday, amid doubts over the US commitment to the
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Asean chair Philippines calls for more Myanmar prisoner releases including Suu Kyi after amnesty
MANILA, April 24 — The Philippines, this year’s chair of the regional bloc Asean, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and described a recent amnesty as a positive step towards
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Norway joins global push to keep children off social media with under-16 ban
OSLO, April 24 — Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification. Several European
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Anwar confirms discussion with King on new MACC chief appointment, announcement to follow
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will announce the name of the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner at a later date. He said he held discussions with His Majesty Sultan
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