[ad_1] (Reuters) – The US presidential election will be decided by a handful of states that could lean towards President Donald Trump, a Republican or his Democratic rival Joe Biden. These states play a critical role in delivering the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the White House. Of …
Read More »As America Counts, the World Holds Its Breath for the Result of the American Elections
[ad_1] LONDON / LAGOS / SARAJEVO (Reuters) – A day after Americans voted in a hard-contested election, the rest of the world failed to notice on Wednesday, with millions of votes yet to be counted, the race too close to call and a growing risk of days or even weeks …
Read More »Extend loan moratorium, allow EPF withdrawal, Barisan urges prime minister
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Ahead of the 2021 Budget presentation, Barisan Nasional leaders are asking the Prime Minister to consider measures to help the B40 and M40 groups cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their livelihoods. Barisan President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi proposed that Tan Sri …
Read More »Biden in 238 electoral votes, Trump in 213 as the polls close
[ad_1] Voters wait in line outside a polling place on Election Day in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (AP Image) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are fighting for the White House, with the polls closed in the US and the American people awaiting results on key battlefields still at …
Read More »Southeast Asian gamers unhappy with SIE’s emphasis on Singapore for PlayStation 5 launch
[ad_1] As noted in our report last month, it seems quite likely that the PlayStation 5 will not launch in Malaysia any time soon. In fact, Singapore is the only country in Southeast Asia to have received the official launch date and price for the new console, plus two rounds …
Read More »Reintroducing GST will require meticulous study first, says PM
[ad_1] The goods and services tax was introduced in April 2015 by the Najib administration. (Photo by Bernama) PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the government would study the proposal from various parties, including industry players, academics and members of the public, for the goods and services tax (GST) to …
Read More »Nine-year-old Zyson Kang makes M’sia proud by winning NASA’s Lunar Loo Challenge
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Nine-year-old Malaysian young inventor Zyson Kang Zy Shun has made the country proud by taking first place in the prestigious youth category of NASA’s Lunar Loo Challenge, beating nearly 900 participants from around the world. Impressing a panel of NASA judges, SJK (C) Pin Hwa 1 alumnus …
Read More »King advises the government to study all budget suggestions
[ad_1] Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz briefed the king today on the economic situation and fiscal prospects for the country. (Photo by Istana Negara) KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been recommended to study in detail every suggestion it has received in order to formulate a national budget that is inclusive, …
Read More »Khairy: At about RM90 each, Covid-19 vaccines will cost the government at least RM3bil
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 vaccines could cost the government at least RM3bil once they are available next year, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) said that this would be the cost if 70% of the population is immunized. “I have spoken to the Ministry of …
Read More »Family of murdered student comes home from Taiwan
[ad_1] SIBU: The atmosphere was bleak when the family of Irene Chung, who was killed in Taiwan, came home with her ashes at Sibu Airport on Wednesday (November 4) from Taipei. They had transited KL International Airport and Kuching International Airport before finally landing in Sibu at 6.10pm on Wednesday …
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