Two Johor roads to be closed for National Day celebration
KULAI: Two roads here is going to be closed for a few hrs on Tuesday (Aug 30) and Wednesday (Aug 31) to give way to the district-level National Day special event. Read through full story Continue Reading
Huge relief operation under way as Pakistan flood death toll rises
SUKKUR: An enormous relief operation had been under way upon Monday (Aug 29) and international aid began trickling in as Pakistan struggled to deal with monsoon water damage that has affected a lot more than 33 million individuals. Authorities said 1, 061 people have died considering that June when theContinue Reading
With us or against us amid a Taiwan war
Almost a month since ALL OF US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and China’s ballistic response, neighboring Southeast Asia is bracing, calculating and hedging for a potential superpower conflict in its all of a sudden destabilized backyard. Views in the region appear to be split up into three distinct camps. First are the optimists who are downplaying the warning […]
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Honda Motor, LG Energy to build EV battery plant in Ohio – Nikkei
TOKYO: Japanese automaker Honda Motor plans to setup a new lithium-ion battery pack plant for electric powered vehicles in the United States along with Korean battery supplier LG Energy Option, the Nikkei company daily reported upon Monday (Aug 29). Electric battery makers are looking to increase production in the USContinue Reading
Singapore mulls tightening cryptocurrency trading by retail investors
The Monetary Power of Singapore regards cryptocurrencies as “highly hazardous” for retail traders, says its managing director Ravi Menon.Continue Reading
Postponement of shorter working hours due to shortage of workers, says Saravanan
KUALA LUMPUR: The post ponement of the amendment from the Employment Act 1955 is due to the lack of workers, states Datuk Seri M Saravanan. Read full tale Continue Reading
Heat-weary Chongqing, Sichuan now on flood alert amid torrential rain
BEIJING: A southwestern part of China which has experienced scorching temperatures this month is now on alert for flooding among days of torrential rainfall. Downpours in the sprawling production hub of Chongqing and nearby regions of Sichuan province follow severe power shortages in the same localities caused by large useContinue Reading
Anchor operator pre-school teachers’ salaries being reviewed: Masagos
Modified salaries have to be” competitive enough to keep the talent as well as attract new natural talent into the sector”, talked about Minister for Ethnical and Family Growth Masagos Zulkifli.Continue Reading
Ahead of parole, Indonesian militant regrets role in 2002 Bali bombing – media
JAKARTA (Reuters) – An Indonesian militant has expressed regret for his role in the lethal 2002 Bali bombings, media reported upon Monday, as news of his approaching release sparks outrage in Australia. Read full story Continue Reading
Big bounce on Bursa as investors reclaim morning losses
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s benchmark FBM KLCI erased the particular heavy losses this saw in early morning trade to enter midday on an even note. Read full tale Continue Reading