Nothing normal about ongoing fires worldwide – UNEP Chief

UNITED NATIONS, July 28 – While wildfires are a normal and even essential process in nature,…

Much Owed To Lim Kit Siang Who First Proposed Anti-Party Hopping Bill – Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 – Much is owed to the Member of Parliament for Iskandar Puteri,…

Anti-Party Hopping Bill Passed with 209 votes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 – The Malaysian Parliament today passed the anti-party hopping Bill following a…

Rising above their setbacks with music and dance, these kids are ready to rock!

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 – For Hip-Hop dancer Gabriel Ambrose, 16, meeting some children from the…

Billion dollar award to Sulu claimants illegitimate, says ex AG Tommy Thomas

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 – The massive US$14.92 billion award by the Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa…

Anti-hopping bill welcomed, but probe into cases of betraying MPs must continue – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 – Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his support of the…

Too many weaknesses in IPCC – Pakatan Harapan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 – There are just too many weaknesses in the Independent Police Conduct…

World is still reeling, says IMF projecting gloomy global growth at 3.2 pct this year, rising inflation

WASHINGTON, July 26 – The world is still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing…

Revenues higher in countries perceived to be less corrupted, Finance Minister cites IMF’s estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 – Citing the International Monetary Fund’s estimates that revenues are higher in…

More Than 200 Straight-A Indian Students Rejected For Matriculation – NGO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 – More than 200 ethnic Indian students in the country have expressed…

(Updated) Two groups seek answers on land conversion in KL, Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 – Two separate groups today issued their statement of protest, seeking answers…

Azam Baki’s take on TI’s CPI is surprisingly shallow from a top graft buster – C4 Center

PETALING JAYA, July 23 – Chief Commissioner of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Tan Sri Azam Baki’s…

MRT, other ongoing projects still on, 30 new projects at RM100mln shelved – Mustapa

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 – Only about 30 new projects that have not started, or have…

US Unveils New Strategy To Boost Tourism, Travel

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, July 20 – As the world’s tourism and travel industry still…

(Updated) Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe Wins Presidential Election

COLOMBO, July 20 – Sri Lanka’s parliament today elected Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe as its new…

MPs Across Divide Launch Democracy Caucus To Level The Playing Field In Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 – Members of Parliament from the ruling and Opposition parties today announced…

RM2 Bln Rasau Water Treatment Contract Given To Gamuda Must Be Reviewed – Otai Reformis

PETALING JAYA, July 20 – The RM2 billion contract awarded to Gamuda Bhd on July 3rd…

Govt committed to resolving issue of hiring foreign workers, reducing bureaucracy, food security

PUTRAJAYA, July 19 – The Government is committed to resolving the ongoing issue involving the hiring…

Transparency Needed In The Offer Of MyCreative Grants

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 – Many writers and publishers welcomed the announcement by MyCreative Ventures last…

(Updated) Parliament: State Govts Must Hold Public Inquiry Before Removing Any Part Of Forest Reserves – Takiyuddin

KUAlA LUMPUR, July 18 – All state governments will be required to hold a public inquiry…

Updated: Ruckus in Parliament: Speaker cannot decide on the motion to debate on Sulu claim – Ramkarpal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 – Opposition Members of Parliament, led by Kota Belud MP Isnaraissah Munirah…

Sri Lanka: Ranil sworn in as Acting President

COLOMBO, July 15 – Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as its…

Bankruptcy on a downtrend since 2016 – Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 – Any action taken towards bankruptcy declaration by a financial institution will…

Grand celebration on July 17 for Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara at Palace of the Golden Horses

A Weekly Echo Advertorial KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 – A grand celebration is being organised to…