Virgin Galactic set to launch its first space tourism flight
The trip will raise funds for Space for Humanity, a non-profit group which seeks to send ordinary citizens into space.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
It aims to collect biometric data, measure cognitive performance and record how certain liquids and solids mix in microgravity conditions.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking
Tangaraju Suppiah had been convicted for abetting the trafficking in 2013 of more than 1 kg of cannabis.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
'Farewell to a wonderful beast': Branson's homage to Boeing 747
British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, who was inspired to start an airline with a single Boeing 747 after getting stuck on a delayed flight, paid tribute to the Queen of the Skies
Wed Feb 01 2023
European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
Virgin Orbit said an "anomaly" had prevented its rocket from reaching orbit.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Richard Branson tolak berdebat dengan menteri Singapura isu hukuman mati
Jutawan British Sir Richard Branson menolak pelawaan Singapura untuk menyertai debat televisyen secara langsung dengan Menteri Undang-undang dan Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri K. Shanmugam.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Singapura pelawa Richard Branson berdebat isu dadah, hukuman mati
Singapura mengundang Sir Richard Branson untuk berdebat secara langsung menerusi televisyen mengenai pendekatan republik ini berhubung isu dadah dan hukuman mati.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Hundreds of space flights could be taking off soon, but will ticket prices be out of this world?
The aim is to step up the number of space flights and make this new tourist attraction more popular among passengers with the means to pay.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Hukuman mati: 'Permudahkan proses bawa balik jasad Nagaenthran' - Peguam
Kerajaan Malaysia, termasuk ahli perniagaan terkemuka Britain, Sir Richard Branson, cuba menggesa agar hukuman itu dihentikan, namun gagal.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Hukuman gantung: Richard Branson, Stephen Fry mohon Singapura beri Nagaenthran pengampunan
Mereka menggesa presiden Singapura, Halimah Yacob dan Perdana Menteri, Lee Hsien Loong untuk memberikan Nagaenthran, 34, pengampunan.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Singapore court rejects Malaysian's appeal in high-profile execution case
Justice Sundaresh said there was no admissible evidence showing any decline in Nagaenthran's mental condition.
Tue Mar 29 2022
World funds own destruction with $1.8 trillion subsidies: Study
The vast subsidies, totalling two per cent of global GDP, fund the "global destruction of nature" and governments worldwide must act.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Billionaire Richard Branson says recovering from 'mild' case of COVID
Richard Branson said on Thursday he was recovering from a "mild" case of coronavirus along with his wife and other family members after they tested positive for the Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 06 2022
Space tourism: What's on offer
This year has been an important one for the up-and-coming sector, with a slew of new missions announced.
Tue Sep 14 2021