Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
Wu Chien-fu said the aftershocks were a "concentrated release of energy" and that more could be expected, though perhaps not as strong.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins
Israel says it was forced to battle inside hospitals because Hamas fighters operated there, which medical staff and Hamas deny.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
Taiwan rattled by earthquake in eastern county
The quake had a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the weather administration said.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said this activity could also cultivate a sense of unity and appreciation for nature conservation among the people.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say
The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76
The ex-chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was longest held hostage of the scores of Westerners abducted in Lebanon.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Several important announcements regarding 5G to come end of April or early May -Fahmi
Efforts and initiatives may need to be focused on the industrial sector as stipulated in the New Industrial Master Plan, said Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia
Thousands of toads hunker down during the bitter Russian winter months in the swampy pine forests outside St Petersburg.
Sun Apr 21 2024
The last women standing in a Serbian village swallowed by mine
Nearly two-dozen women are at the centre of a battle to have their village in eastern Serbia relocated away from a copper mine.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1
According to Batik Air this decision comes in response to recent situation in Middle East, leading to the operational restrictions.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks
Asian shares and bond yields sank while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East
Fri Apr 19 2024
Planes move away from Isfahan as Iran suspends flights over several cities
Some Emirates and Flydubai flights that were flying over Iran early on Friday (April 19) made sudden sharp turns away from the airspace
Fri Apr 19 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
#NiagaAWANI
#NiagaSPOTLIGHT
Fri Apr 19 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Kerajaan Perak akan bincang bentuk bantuan kepada waris
Kerajaan Negeri Perak akan melihat bentuk bantuan yang bakal dihulurkan kepada keluarga tiga mangsa tragedi helikopter TLDM terhempas di Lumut.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Harga minyak mahal akibat konflik beri cabaran besar kepada syarikat penerbangan - MIDF Research
Kenaikan harga bahan api jet merupakan cabaran utama kepada sektor penerbangan susulan daripada konflik geopolitik di Asia Barat yang kian memuncak kebelakangan ini.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Niaga AWANI: Breaking free from legacy systems in Malaysian companies
Daryll Tan, co-founder and director of OpenMinds Group emphasises the necessity for businesses to discard old paradigms and embrace new perspectives.
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Wed Apr 24 2024
Donald Trump bertemu dengan mantan Perdana Menteri Jepun
Mantan presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump bertemu dengan mantan Perdana Menteri Jepun Taro Aso di New York pada Selasa.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Seramai 38 orang terbunuh dalam hujan lebat di Kenya
Hujan lebat yang melanda Kenya menyebabkan seramai 38 orang terbunuh dan lebih 11,000 orang dipindahkan.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Peluru berpandu Rusia serang kawasan kediaman di Kharkiv
Konflik Rusia- Ukraine terus memuncak apabila peluru berpandu Russia menyerang kawasan kediaman di bandar kedua terbesar Ukraine, Kharkiv pada Rabu.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Palsu dokumen: Anak menteri besar, pegawai pejabat MB antara enam direman SPRM
Anak seorang menteri besar dan pegawai kanan Pejabat MB antara enam yang direman SPRM bagi membantu siasatan berhubung pemalsuan dokumen.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Pesawat terhempas di Sungai Tanana, Alaska
Sebuah pesawat Douglas DC-4 telah terhempas di kawasan sungai di Fairbanks di negeri Alaska Amerika Syarikat pada Selasa.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Pelumba pertama F3 Vietnam terima sentuhan bekas pelumba Malaysia
Pelumba Vietnam Alex Sawer Hoang Dat akan bersaing untuk pasukan perlumbaan Finland KIC Evans GP dalam pertandingan Formula Tiga FRECA (F3) 2024.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Penolong pegawai penguat kuasa KPDN didakwa tipu kurangkan kadar kompaun
Seorang penolong pegawai penguat kuasa KPDN didakwa atas pertuduhan menipu seorang lelaki untuk membantu mengurangkan kadar kompaun.
Wed Apr 24 2024