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Malaysia Fully Bans E-Waste Imports, Ending All Exemptions
Malaysia has officially banned the importation of electronic waste (e-waste), reclassifying it under the Absolute Prohibition category in the Customs…
Bullying, cybercrime push South Korea’s school violence to decade high
THE proportion of South Korean students reporting they were victims of school violence has climbed to the highest level since…
The Trump–Xi agreement, unpacked: Tariffs down, exports paused, fentanyl fight up
WASHINGTON: The White House on Saturday released details about the agreement that US President Donald Trump reached this week with…
Canada's Carney apologises to Trump over Reagan ad amid tariff tensions
GYEONGJU, South Korea: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he had apologised to US President Donald Trump over…
South Korea hosts Xi as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties
GYEONGJU, South Korea: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted Xi Jinping for their first meeting on Saturday as the…
High-Flying Hye-jin One Step Away From maybank Championship Glory
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- South Korea’s Choi Hye-Jin strengthened her hold at the top of the leaderboard with a…
‘Efforts to safeguard national interests began early in M’sia-S Korea trade pact talks’
Efforts to protect the country's sovereignty and interests have been ongoing since the early stages of negotiations for the Malaysia-South…
Digital transformation, AI at helm of APEC meet; Malaysia highlights moral, environmental risks
GYEONGJU: Digital transformation and the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption were at the forefront of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
Number of graduates rises to 5.98 million in 2024, unemployment rate dips to 3.2pc
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — The number of graduates increased to 5.98 million in 2024, with the unemployment rate declining to…
Digital transformation, AI at helm of APEC meet; Malaysia highlights moral, environmental risks of greater adoption
Anwar urges APEC to balance AI-driven progress with moral and environmental responsibility, as Malaysia earns global praise for its diplomacy…
US reaffirms commitment to Indo-Pacific, dismisses trust deficit claims
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth underscored Washington’s continued engagement and support for regional cooperation in defence and security. (Bernama pic)…
‘Peace through strength’: US ready to help Asean in South China Sea, says Khaled Nordin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The US today expressed its support for Asean countries in facing regional challenges, particularly in…
South Korea hosts Xi as Chinese leader rekindles strained ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) passed the Apec baton to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will host next…
Malaysia’s unemployment rate declines to 3.2% in 2024, says DOSM
PUTRAJAYA: The unemployment rate declined to 3.2% while the number of graduates increased to 5.98 million in 2024, according to…
South Korea urges Xi's help to 'resume dialogue' with North
GYEONGJU, (South Korea): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Saturday to help Seoul "resume…
ADMM-Plus defence ministers reaffirm commitment to regional peace and stability
KUALA LUMPUR: Defence ministers from Asean and its eight dialogue partners have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and promoting peace,…
Anwar: Pahang to get RM600m super magnet factory in rare earth push
GYEONGJU, Nov 1 — A RM600 million super magnet manufacturing facility to be developed by JS Link and Lynas Malaysia…
YTL Power’s Johor AI data centre campus to hit full capacity within 2 years
YTL Power International Bhd managing director Yeoh Seok Hong speaking to Malaysian media on the sidelines of the Apec Leaders’…
BERNAMA – APEC Must Ensure Progress In AI Must Not Come At Expense Of Environment, Moral Compass –
From Baizura Basri GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) aggressively promoting artificial intelligence (AI)…
BigSabah Sale a platform to reinforce Sabah’s economy, says CM
KOTA KINABALU: The BigSabah Sale provides a platform to expand market access further and strengthen Sabah’s position in both regional…
Carney apologises to Trump over Reagan advertisement
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologised to President Trump over a political ad using Ronald Reagan’s voice that angered the…
Miti to ramp up engagements with public to explain US trade deal
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Malaysia’s negotiating team was highly experienced and ensured the best deal…
Malaysia’s RM600 Mln Super Magnet Facility To Unlock New Potential In Rare Earth Downstream Industry
From Nor Baizura Basri GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A RM600 million super magnet manufacturing facility to be…
South Korea’s Lee hopes to keep cooperating with Indonesia in military security
GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday that he hopes…
Canada’s Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan ad
GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that he had apologised to President Donald Trump…
S Korea’s Namhae increases import of green fertilisers, in deal worth RM500mil
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaking at a press conference following the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. With…
General : PM Anwar Departs For Kuala Lumpur After Attending AELM In Gyeongju
GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kuala Lumpur after concluding his…
Sovereignty intact: Govt reviewed all risks before signing US trade deal, says Tengku Zafrul
GYEONGJU: The government thoroughly reviewed all risks to ensure national sovereignty and interests were protected before signing the Reciprocal Trade…
ASEAN Spirit Shines At APEC, Xi Jinping Among World Leaders Who Congratulate PM Anwar
From Baizura Basri GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the spirit of ASEAN was…