Rapid KL extends train and bus services for Merdeka Eve and National Day 2026

Rapid KL extends train and bus services for Merdeka Eve and National Day 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia prepares to celebrate Merdeka Eve and National Day 2026, Rapid KL is extending selected public transport services to help thousands of Malaysians travel safely and conveniently to celebration venues. Selected Rapid KL rail and bus services will operate around the clock on August 30 and 31, supporting public movement during one […]

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Cambodia unveils Senate building amid scrutiny over donor links

Cambodia unveils Senate building amid scrutiny over donor links

Cambodia has unveiled a new Senate building in Phnom Penh, presenting it as a major national achievement while the project draws attention because some of its listed donors have faced allegations and sanctions linked to the region’s growing online scam industry. King Norodom Sihamoni officially inaugurated the new “Solidarity Palace” at a ceremony attended by […]

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Plane crash kills eight at remote US Air Force radar site in Alaska

Plane crash kills eight at remote US Air Force radar site in Alaska

A tragic plane crash at a remote United States Air Force radar facility in Alaska has claimed the lives of eight people, according to the military. The civilian-contracted aircraft crashed at the airport serving the long-range radar site at Cape Newenham, located on Alaska’s southwestern tip. The incident was confirmed by the Alaskan Command, which […]

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Iran’s oil exports reportedly fall to zero as war and sanctions deepen economic pressure

Iran’s oil exports reportedly fall to zero as war and sanctions deepen economic pressure

Iran is facing a serious economic challenge as its oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero amid renewed military tensions, international sanctions, and growing restrictions on access to foreign currency. According to remarks attributed to Iran’s Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, the country is no longer exporting oil, creating another major pressure point for an […]

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Malaysia tightens foreign investor vetting to protect local jobs and businesses

Malaysia tightens foreign investor vetting to protect local jobs and businesses

Malaysia is taking a firmer approach to foreign investment, with the government moving to strengthen the vetting process for new foreign investors and ensure that businesses operating in the country deliver meaningful benefits to the local economy. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government wants to make sure foreign companies do more than […]

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