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Malaysia's king met with the country's new top police officer on Sunday. Sultan Ibrahim held the meeting at his palace in Johor Bahru. The new Inspector-General of Police attended the important gathering. Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail received his appointment just over a week ago. The king...

Three men will appear at a corruption court tomorrow morning in Kota Kinabalu. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to charge two state lawmakers and one business owner with taking illegal payments. Officials from the agency released a public notice about the upcoming court case. The...

Malaysia struggles with a severe nursing shortage that threatens public healthcare. Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed the crisis affects hospital operations across the nation. The ministry faces empty nursing positions that remain unfilled despite recruitment efforts. Officials...

A 57-year-old engineer from Malaysia lost RM275,000 to online criminals who used Facebook ads to steal his money. The man saw the fake investment offer on April 20 and clicked the link that took him to a WhatsApp chat group. Kedah police confirmed the fraud case after the victim filed a report...

A new research study from Kenya shows serious mental health risks for young people. One out of every five teenagers has faced four or more harmful childhood events. These experiences put them at much higher risk for depression, anxiety and bullying problems. The Brain and Mind Institute at Aga...

Malaysia's transport department found major safety problems with most bus and truck companies during recent inspections. Officials checked 133 operators over four days and discovered that 85 companies failed to meet basic safety rules. The Road Transport Department targeted these businesses...

Malaysia will require all bus riders to buckle up starting July 1st. The Road Transport Department announced the new safety rule for express buses and tour buses. Director-General Aedy Fadly Ramli said buses made after January 2020 must follow this rule immediately. Older buses can wait to...

Malaysia keeps its military forces ready for action through new equipment purchases. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin spoke about these efforts at a carnival event in Sabah. The military bought 18 FA-50 fighter planes from Korea and three patrol ships. Workers continue building combat...

Singapore officials have raised the country's security alert level. The move comes as tensions continue between Iran and Israel. K. Shanmugam serves as the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs. He confirmed the decision during a community event on Saturday...

Workplace mediation saved Malaysia more than 60 million ringgit last year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong announced these savings at the first Industrial Mediation Symposium 2025. Workers and companies avoided expensive court battles through early dispute settlement. Each case...

Malaysia's Home Minister asked people to stay calm about recent arguments over job appointments at security agencies. Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said these matters should not become fights about race or politics. He spoke during his visit to the Sabo Dam construction project at Sungai...

A boat accident killed three people near Pulau Perhentian during bad weather last night. The victims were S. Arumugam, age 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and 10-year-old relative V. Vennpani. Heavy rain and rough seas caused the boat to flip over around 10:30 pm. Fifteen people...

Malaysia's hotel sector prepares for tougher times as new electricity rates and expanded sales tax take effect July 1. Rising operational expenses will pressure businesses already struggling with recent minimum wage increases to RM1,700. Haziz Hassan leads the Negeri Sembilan Hotel Association...

Zimbabwe saw prices rise more slowly during June as government officials worked to control costs across the country. The Zimbabwe Gold currency showed monthly price increases of just 0.3 percent compared with 0.9 percent during May. Officials from Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency released...

Zimbabwe plans to cut livestock pollution through new farming methods that help the environment and economy. The country wants to reduce animal emissions seven percent before 2035. Government officials believe better feeding and animal health care will reach these targets. Deputy director Andrew...

Zimbabwe Newspapers held its 98th annual shareholder meeting and announced major changes to its business model. The media company has shifted focus toward digital platforms as more people use smartphones and social media. Chairperson Doreen Sibanda said the group now reaches audiences through...

The stock market approaches new heights as companies prepare to report quarterly earnings. Analysts expect the S&P 500 to show just 2.8 percent profit growth compared to last year. This marks the weakest performance since 2022. Six sectors out of eleven should post gains during the second...

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu approved four new tax laws as part of his economic reform efforts. The changes update old tax rules that date back to colonial times. Government officials want to raise more money from taxes compared to other countries around the world. The new system will cut...

Trade talks between America and other countries have hit major problems. Japan, India and European nations refuse to make deals because they fear unknown tax penalties. These countries want to know about separate fees before they agree to anything. The US Commerce Department plans to reveal...

Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett cannot continue playing against South Africa after suffering a head injury. The batsman took a blow to his helmet from a cricket ball during the second day of the Test match. Prince Masvaure will take his place for the rest of the game at Bulawayo. Team doctors...