By Manik Mehta NEW YORK: May promises to be a “high-voltage month” with the US assuming…
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May 12 Anwar-Najib debate to be aired live from MATIC
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Malaysian Tourism Explanation Complex in Ampang (MATIC) here will host…
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change
By Peter Newman, Curtin University When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture…
PM extends Aidilfitri wishes to all Muslims
PUTRAJAYA, May 1 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob extended his Aidilfitri greetings to…
Rithauddeen’s death a great loss for country – Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 – The death of former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen,…
Of fires, smog, cash crops, ill health and the other side of investments, deforestation
Investments are good for a country, both foreign and domestic. But are all projects from investments…
The 5 Successful Digital Bank Licensees To Undergo 1-2 Years Operations Readiness – BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), which announced the five successful applicants for…
You can walk in the park freely once again as Khairy announces SOP relaxations from May 1
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 – Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced several relaxations in the Standard Operating Procedures…
Nagaenthran’s Death: Fight against capital punishment will continue, says lawyer
SINGAPORE, April 27 – Human rights lawyer M. Ravi today announced the death of his client,…
Hit by Covid, war triggered price rise, inflation, Asia’s policy makers must hit a balance to recover their economies, protect the vulnerable – IMF
WASHINGTON DC, April 26 – The shock from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine came…
UN Human Rights Office Urges Singapore to Stay Execution of Malaysians for Drug Trafficking
By Manik Mehta Speaking “strictly off the record”, one UN official told the Weekly Echo that…
News In Brief: April 22-25
PETALING JAYA: Member of Parliament Maria Chin Abdullah on Monday was sentenced to seven days in…
The MACC is on a rampage – Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has gone on a rampage, conducting…
Motorists to enjoy free toll and discounts of 30-50 percent from midnight April 30-May 1st
PUTRAJAYA, April 25 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced the provision of…
Updated: KLSICCI needs to move into new era, says Presidential hopeful Nivas Ragavan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – Among a priority issue seen for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor…
Road to Tamil school in Kelan needs urgent attention from state government – MVP
KULAI (Johor), April 22 – Urgent attention is needed from the state government to repair a…
David Attenborough receives UN’s Champions of the Earth Award
NAIROBI, April 21 – Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough is the recipient of the Champions of the…
Sri Lanka did very little to correct human rights abuse – Report
By P.K. Balachandran KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (THE CITIZEN-WE) While acknowledging that Sri Lanka is a…
Born Free: Tiger makes a run as it is set free
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 – A tiger, which was caught at the Kg. Charuk Sireh in…
How the wit of 10 including 2 Malaysians prevented a potential daylight murder
SINGAPORE, April 18 – Ten people including two Malaysians were commended by the Singapore Police Force…
What is happening in Sri Lanka must not happen in Malaysia – Kit Siang
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 – Malaysians must ensure that Malaysia does not end up like Sri…
Mixed response to Selangor’s announcement on regazetting KLNFR, water treatment plant
SHAH ALAM, April 16 – There have been mixed responses to the recent announcement by the…
Marking another new year, Malaysian Indians say recognition, corresponding rewards will be good
Exactly a year ago, Weekly Echo spoke to some people from the Malaysian Indian community who…
MySejahtera Probe: PAC to call 3 agencies under PM’s Dept for further clarification
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 – The Public Accounts Committee will be calling in several more witnesses…