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South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms

South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms

Your browser does not support the audio element.SEOUL: South Korea on Wednesday passed a bill banning the use of mobile…
Wei Chong-Kai Wun smash into last eight, top seeds await

Wei Chong-Kai Wun smash into last eight, top seeds await

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun joined compatriots Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the men's doubles…
Son leads way as MLS smashes transfer spending record

Son leads way as MLS smashes transfer spending record

LOS ANGELES: Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs smashed the league's transfer spending record in 2025, laying out about US$336 million…
15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting A Platform For Malaysia To Tackle Future Energy Challenges

15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting A Platform For Malaysia To Tackle Future Energy Challenges

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed BUSAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting (EMM) in South Korea has…
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms

South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms

SEOUL: South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday,…
Samsung Galaxy Event: New Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy S25 FE to launch on 4 September?

Samsung Galaxy Event: New Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy S25 FE to launch on 4 September?

In conjunction with IFA 2025 in Berlin, Samsung will be unveiling several new Galaxy devices which will serve as a…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Feature: Indonesia’s Sawahlunto residents pin hopes on tourism to revive former mining town

by Dames Alexander Sinaga SAWAHLUNTO, Indonesia, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- In the front yard of Saka Ombilin Hotel in Sawahlunto,…
Malaysia and New Zealand to explore geothermal energy cooperation

Malaysia and New Zealand to explore geothermal energy cooperation

BUSAN: Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in energy transition and climate change initiatives.…
Trump’s doubling of tariffs hits India, damages relationship

Trump’s doubling of tariffs hits India, damages relationship

A 50% tariff imposed due to India’s purchases of Russian oil is among the highest imposed by the US and…
Misuse Of Tourism Licences Will Lead To Firm Consequences, Warns Tiong

APEC Economies Agree On Closer Cooperation In Creative And Cultural Industries

By Farhana Poniman GYEONGJU, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Ministers and high-level representatives from APEC economies have released a joint statement…
Malaysia Explores Nuclear, Wind And Gas Solutions In Energy Transition Talks With South Korea

Malaysia, South Korea Expected To Ink MoU On Clean Energy Cooperation By Year-end

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea are expected to sign a memorandum of…
Malaysia to convene RCEP summit in October

Malaysia to convene RCEP summit in October

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the broader regional framework should not be overlooked, and that the RCEP must ‘not remain…
Malaysia Explores Nuclear, Wind And Gas Solutions In Energy Transition Talks With South Korea

Malaysia Explores Nuclear, Wind And Gas Solutions In Energy Transition Talks With South Korea

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively exploring best practices and the capabilities of clean energy…
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Malaysia to host RCEP summit in October alongside 47th Asean summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that Malaysia will convene a Regional Comprehensive…
World Championships: Wei Chong-Kai Wun Battle Past Popov Brothers

World Championships: Wei Chong-Kai Wun Battle Past Popov Brothers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun outlasted French brothers Christo and Toma…
North Korea media criticises South Korea's Lee as 'hypocrite'

North Korea media criticises South Korea’s Lee as ‘hypocrite’

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean state media KCNA criticised on Wednesday South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for his remarks on…
Brazil to face South Korea, Japan in October friendlies

Brazil to face South Korea, Japan in October friendlies

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil will play South Korea and Japan in friendly matches in October as part of their preparation…
Roslin urges Zii Jia to seek BAM help after Paris flop

Roslin urges Zii Jia to seek BAM help after Paris flop

KUALA LUMPUR: Former world No. 1 Roslin Hashim has urged Lee Zii Jia to consider a short-term collaboration with the…
Heir to Malaysian fortune seeks US$200mil for private markets

Heir to Malaysian fortune seeks US$200mil for private markets

Rachel Lau is the daughter of the late Lau Boon Ann, who built his fortune in real estate and was…
Malaysia To Host 18th AMME In Langkawi This September

Malaysia To Host 18th AMME In Langkawi This September

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is set to host the 18th…
North Korea could produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year

North Korea could produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year

WASHINGTON: North Korea could soon produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year according to South Korea’s dovish new president.…
Trump seeks meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un this year

Trump seeks meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un this year

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump stated his intention to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year during…
South Korea's Lee says he and Trump discussed modernising their countries' alliance

South Korea’s Lee says he and Trump discussed modernising their countries’ alliance

(Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed modernizing the…
Johor considering early disaster warning system

Johor considering early disaster warning system

Your browser does not support the audio element.JOHOR BARU: Disaster detection, including for earthquakes, will be part of Johor's Smart…
Trump wants to meet North Korea's Kim this year, he tells South Korea

Trump wants to meet North Korea's Kim this year, he tells South Korea

WASHINGTON/SEOUL: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he wanted to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this…
North Korea military denounces US-South Korea drills, state media says

North Korea military denounces US-South Korea drills, state media says

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea said U.S.-South Korea joint military drills proved Washington's intention to "occupy" the Korean peninsula and aim…
German-born Castrop named in South Korea squad

German-born Castrop named in South Korea squad

SEOUL: South Korea coach Hong Myung Bo has called up former German youth international Jens Castrop for next month's friendlies…
Goodbye Vernon Steele, music’s man of steel

Goodbye Vernon Steele, music’s man of steel

Despite being unwell, Vernon Steele (left) joined his former band, The Strollers, at its reunion concert featuring Michael Magness in…