List of BRICS partner countries agreed, Putin says
Establishment of a new category of partner countries has become a significant conclusion of the Kazan Summit, says Vladimir Putin.
Wed Nov 06 2024
China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say
The EU agreed to support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Tupperware cancels auction, agrees to lender takeover
Tupperware Brands agreed to sell its business to a group of lenders for $23.5 million in cash and over $63 million in debt relief.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
ASEAN, Beijing agree to avoid conflict in South China Sea - Anwar
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim China and ASEAN have also agreed to use diplomatic channels and negotiations to resolve disputes in those waters.
Fri Oct 11 2024
TVET graduates to earn premium salaries of up to RM4,000 - Ahmad Zahid
The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Striking Indian doctors set to resume essential services
Striking junior doctors in India's West Bengal state agreed to resume essential services, in a partial resumption of medical facilities.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will not leave Gaza border corridor until it is secure
For a permanent ceasefire to be agreed upon, Israel needs guarantees that postwar Gaza will stop weapon smuggling for Hamas.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Harris accepts rules to debate Trump, including muted mics, source says
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance have also agreed to an Oct. 1 debate.
Thu Sep 05 2024
India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost
The two countries also agreed a framework for the welfare of Indian workers going to Malaysia.
Tue Aug 20 2024
MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force
According MOE, the meeting agreed to give consideration to vernacular schools receiving fund donations through the School Management Board.
Fri Jul 26 2024
G20 finance ministers meet to seek consensus before US election
Negotiators from the G20 major economies have agreed to leave discussion of the conflicts out of a joint statement by the finance leaders gathering on July 25-26 in Rio de Janeiro.
Mon Jul 22 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
GIP chosen after agreeing to appoint Malaysia citizen as MAHB Chairman, CEO - PM
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was selected after the company agreed to continue appointing a Malaysian citizen as Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) chairman and CEO
Tue Jun 25 2024