Hamzah: Ranking in US report not reflective of Malaysia's fight against human trafficking
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has carried out a number of initiatives to curb human trafficking, even though its efforts were not reflected in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report which ranked the country on the lowest tier. Read full storyContinue Reading
RTS Link will improve connectivity between Singapore and Johor, further strengthen ties: Iswaran
Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran hosted the Johor Sultan at the site of the Woodlands North terminus.Continue Reading
Carsome expands Malaysia-based regional headquarters
Signifies Carsomeâs efforts to grow a high-skilled workforce
Bolster regional presence through strategic hires, talent development Carsome announced the expansion of its regional headquarters in Malaysia.Â
In a statement, the car e-commerce platform said the expansion signifies the companyâs efforts to grow a high-skilled workforce to solve customersâ pain points in the car…Continue Reading
Charity supporting terminally ill grants wish of man in 70s to wed girlfriend of 40 years, holds ceremony at lift lobby
The intimate but precious moment was made possible by charitable organisation Ambulance Wish Singapore, which puts together positive end-of-life experiences for terminally ill people. Continue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka sees new president sworn into office
The ex-prime minister is seen as unpopular but some protesters say they’ll give him a chance.Continue Reading
Food rider fined RM50,000 for insulting Islam
SEPANG: A food rider was fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court here on Thursday (July 21) after pleading guilty to uploading a video which insulted Islam on his YouTube last Saturday (July 16). Read full storyContinue Reading
China fines Didi Global US$1.2 billion for violating data security laws
SHANGHAI: China’s cybersecurity regulator said on Thursday (Jul 21) it has fined Didi Global Inc 8.026 billion yuan (US$1.19 billion) after a year-long probe found that the ride-hailing giant had violated laws including ones pertaining to data security. Didi had illegally collected several pieces of user information over a seven-yearContinue Reading
World’s oldest male giant panda in captivity dies in Hong Kong zoo
An An was euthanized at the age of 35 – or 105 human years – after showing signs of deterioration.Continue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president, eyes unity government
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in Thursday (Jul 21) as president of the crisis-hit nation, with plans to form a unity government to manage the turmoil. The 73-year-old veteran politician, who was overwhelmingly elected as head of state in a parliamentary vote Wednesday, took his oathContinue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president
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