Author: Bernama

Russia to build more nuclear-armed submarines

MOSCOW: Russia plans to expand its fleet of strategically armed nuclear submarines, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday while observing the commissioning of two new subs in Severodvinsk in northern Russia. The flag of the Russian navy was hoisted for the first time on the Imperator Aleksander III and the

Efforts underway to save Mendriq language from extinction

By Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli GUA MUSANG: Her round eyes peering at her mobile phone, Ida Terang seems unperturbed by her noisy surroundings, her fingers swiftly typing on the screen.  The 33-year-old religious education teacher has a new mission now which is to prevent her mother tongue, the Mendriq language,

Donald Tusk elected as Polish PM

WARSAW: Donald Tusk was elected as Poland’s prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Monday evening, following the outgoing government’s failure to secure a vote of confidence. Tusk won 248 votes in favour of his candidacy for the position in the Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s parliament. He was

Israel-linked goods boycott: Does it help local products?

By Kurniawati Kamarudin PUTRAJAYA: The escalating humanitarian crisis in Palestine since early October has ignited a global wave of boycotts against Israeli goods and international brands with alleged Zionist links. Malaysians have also rallied to boycott products and companies with ties to Israel as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine.

Talentbank unveils GE Index to guide youths choose university

KUALA LUMPUR: National talent ecosystem enabler Talentbank, recently unveiled its National Graduate Employability Index (Talentbank’s GE Index) which aims to transform how youths plan their career and assist universities in tailoring curricula to meet evolving industry demands. The GE Index, which serves as a vital career guide, is strategically designed

Us veto on UN resolution violates humanitarian principles: NGOs

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) use of its veto power to reject the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire between the Zionist regime of Israel and Palestine on Dec 9 is seen as a flagrant violation of all humanitarian principles and values. The Coalition of Malaysian

Anwar wants Malaysia’s investment landscape to be more investor friendly

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all relevant parties to emphasise the need for the country’s investment landscape and ecosystem to be more creative and investor-friendly. In a post on his official Facebook yesterday, he said the parties involved were also called upon to continue

Tough matches ahead for national doubles teams in World Tour Finals

KUALA LUMPUR: Both of Malaysia’s national doubles teams are expected to face a tough time at the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, that will take place from Wednesday (Dec 13) to Sunday (Dec 17). The draw for players that was broadcast live on the BWF Youtube channel