KUCHING: The coming 15th General Election (GE15) is an opportunity for Sarawak to gain a stronger voice in Parliament to fight for the state’s rights, says Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Read full storyContinue Reading
MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday (Oct 10) signed into law a measure making cellphone SIM registration compulsory, in a key step towards fighting text scams, bank fraud and misinformation. The law will require users to furnish full names and identity documents before buying a SIM card, withContinue Reading
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered a clampdown on drugs and a greater focus on rehabilitating addicts, after a mass killing that left 37 people dead sparked calls for tougher policies.Continue Reading
Recent curbs to cool rising rice prices bring relief to consumers in India, which is the world’s largest exporter of rice, but it is bad news for businesses.Continue Reading
IPOH: Consent from the Sultan of Perak will be sought to dissolve the legislative assembly so that state polls will be held concurrently with the 15th General Election, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full storyContinue Reading
PETALING JAYA: Self-employed workers in all job sectors will soon have to contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme, says the Social Security Organisation (Socso). Read full storyContinue Reading
China aims to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to protect its growing strategic interests abroad, the latest flex of Beijing’s growing naval power and clout. This month, the South China Morning Post reported that analysts believe China’s follow-up to the recent successful launch of its Fujian aircraft carrier will probably be nuclear-powered, with some noting […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Barisan Nasional-led states will dissolve their legislative assemblies simultaneously with the dissolution of Parliament, to make way for the 15th General Election (GE15), says its coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full storyContinue Reading
BEIJING: China called for “patience” with its COVID-19 policies and warned against any “war-weariness” as local cases soared to their highest since August, days ahead of a pivotal Communist Party congress. Many parts of the world are learning to coexist with COVID-19, but China has repeatedly quashed any speculation of aContinue Reading
The 2021 Marriage and Parenthood Survey also found that a significant proportion of single respondents have never dated and are not proactive in dating.Continue Reading