We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students
Chancellor Olaf Scholz who is on a visit to China, said Germany wanted to bring cannabis "out of the grey area".
Mon Apr 15 2024
King expresses hope for increased investment from Chinese companies in Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim emphasised China's significant role as a key trading partner for Malaysia.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Consider This: Social Media (Part 2) — Combining Content Creation with Commerce
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Advisor to the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and chair of e-Commerce Malaysia, which is a chapter of PIKOM.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Consider This: Social Media (Part 1) — US TikTok Bill Highlights Regulation Issues
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farlina Said, fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at the think tank ISIS Malaysia.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Jiwa SME: Digitalisasi lonjakkan perniagaan Ahmad Foo pasca pandemik
Pengalaman menghadapi PKP memaksa Ahmad Fuad, pengasas restoran Ahad Foo-Halal Chinese Foodstyle, mengadaptasi menu untuk menarik lebih ramai pelanggan, sambil menekankan kepentingan adaptasi digital dalam era ekonomi yang mencabar.
Tue Mar 19 2024
China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling
The warning comes as Beijing intensifies its efforts to crack down on Chinese citizens gambling across Southeast Asia.
Mon Mar 18 2024
FACTBOX - What do we know about TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance?
Here is what we know about the Chinese company, which was valued at $268 billion in December.
Fri Mar 15 2024
EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
US officials warn TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government.
Fri Mar 15 2024
AWANI Tonight: US House passes bill that could see TikTok banned
The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest its US assets or face a ban.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong
Bak kut teh, a traditional delicacy of Chinese community, is one of 10 dishes declared by Heritage Commissioner as a national heritage dish.
Wed Mar 13 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Tensions Rise as Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Stalks Malaysian Gas Field
The presence of the Chinese vessel in the vicinity of the gas field has sparked concerns over potential breaches of maritime sovereignty
Sat Mar 09 2024
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old reptile likened to dragon
The Dinocephalosaurus orientalis fossils were discovered in Guizhou province, southern China.
Sat Feb 24 2024
PN masih menunggu butiran memorandum mengenai peruntukan
Perikatan Nasional masih menunggu butiran memorandum persefahaman yang akan dikemukakan oleh Kerajaan Perpaduan selepas pertemuan antara kerajaan dan wakil Ahli Parlimen pembangkang baru baru ini.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Tun Hanif selamat dikebumi Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bukit Kiara
Jenazah Allahyarham Tun Hanif Omar selamat dikebumikan jam 3.17 petang pada Sabtu.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Kekejaman Zionis: Rakyat Palestin terkorban melepasi 34,000 nyawa
Angka kematian rakyat Palestin akibat serangan Israel kini melepasi 34,000 nyawa setakat Jumaat.
Sat Apr 20 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Keputusan kolektif MCA
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Kes tembak KLIA: Suspek buat pemeriksaan kesihatan mahu kerja di Arab Saudi
Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata, siasatan polis mendapati suspek sudah membuat pemeriksaan kesihatan di hospital berkenaan seminggu sebelum kejadian tembakan itu berlaku.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Latihan antikekerasan prosedur wajib sebelum misi pelayaran bermula
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Latihan anti keganasan prosedur wajib sebelum misi pelayaran bermula
Sat Apr 20 2024
Majoriti Ketua Bahagian UMNO sokong afidavit Ahmad Zahid - Ahmad Maslan
Majoriti daripada 191 Ketua Bahagian UMNO menyokong usaha Presidennya, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi memfailkan afidavit tambahan menyokong petisyen Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Tun Hanif selamat dikebumi di sebelah pusara anak
Jenazah Allahyarham Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar selamat dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bukit Kiara, jam 3.17 petang Sabtu.
Sat Apr 20 2024
JKM tunggu siasatan lengkap polis sebelum ambil tindakan lanjut
Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri bmengesahkan pihak JKM sudah menemui mangsa buli berusia lapan tahun dan kesemua yang terlibat untuk dirakam percakapan
Sat Apr 20 2024
Kerajaan komited noktahkan kemiskinan tegar di Sabah - PM Anwar
Perdana Menteri percaya hubungan erat kerajaan Persekutuan dan kerajaan Sabah yanmampu memainkan peranan penting dalam merealisasi hasrat tersebut.
Sat Apr 20 2024