Editorial

malaysia politics

Trouble brewing in Johor between PH and Umno

Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Democratic Action Party (DAP) grassroots members in Johor are frustrated after receiving no state or local council positions despite helping Barisan Nasional (BN) win the Mahkota by-election

elite politics

Mehdi Hasan has the most damaging comments on Trump

"The most amoral man to reach the presidency...a thin-skinned narcissist... cheated on his 1st wife with his 2nd wife, been found liable for sexual abuse, lies in every breath"

malaysia politics

Umno’s Demands for Apology Reflect Old Arrogance, Says Tajuddin

Nur Jazlan demands Pakatan Harapan apology for past criticisms, but critics argue Umno’s history makes it undeserving of making such demands

China Economy Featured

China stimulus presents a new chapter for global markets

China’s aggressive stimulus, including a $142 billion bank injection and fiscal spending, boosts global markets, driving stock surges.

elite politics

Musk Raises Election Integrity Concerns Amid Immigration Policy Controversy

Concerns grow over immigration policies impacting voter demographics, as states like Oklahoma address inflated voter rolls and election integrity issues.

journalism

The future of modern journalism

Here, we provide you with the modern journalist's toolkit. From ChatGpt to clickbait, is there life after AI for the human touch? And the award goes to Grok

Octa Broker

Octa Broker Examines Investment Opportunities in India, Indonesia, Malaysia

According to an Octa broker, South and Southeastern Asia economies, particularly India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, have emerged as unexpected investment hotspots with strong GDP growth, favourable inflation rates, and thriving stock markets, offering promising opportunities for investors.

Elite Economy

GOLD MARKET: August 2024 Overview and September 2024 Outlook

A monthly digest by the global broker Octa August has been a truly historic month for gold (XAU). Despite starting off at an already elevated level after more than a 5% increase in July, gold prices continued to move higher for most of August, setting a new all-time high of

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Pavel Durov, The Telegram Founder, in Jail

One of the most serious allegations against Telegram is its use for distributing CSAM. French authorities have highlighted this as a significant concern, leading to Durov’s arrest

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FOCAC 2024: Strengthening China-Africa ties for a shared future

Editor's note: Malik Ayub Sumbal, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is an award-winning journalist, geopolitical analyst and author of the book Tovuz to Karabakh, A Comprehensive Analysis of War in South-Caucasus

malaysia politics

UMNO’s future depends on new leadership

The series of scandals, notably the 1MDB scandal implicating former Prime Minister Najib Razak, inflicted severe damage on the party’s reputation. Why did the current leadership remain silent during this tumultuous period?

malaysia politics

Nenggiri has demonstrated that in politics, a week can be a long time

Nenggiri has many deep messages for Malaysia and one is that the Green Wave has its limitations but the question remains whether Umno can win big in a Malay-majority seat in Kelantan?

Intenet

Attacks on Norza not cyberbullying say netizens

Nevertheless, netizens are still unhappy that some athletes did not have their coaches at the Olympics while officials brought their families. They believe their criticism is not cyberbullying

animals

Businessman clarifies viral video of cat tied to pickup is not what it seems

Leong placed the cat in a basket inside his friend’s pickup truck for a trip to a veterinary clinic about 1.5 kilometers away....then

elite politics

Speaking of World War 3: A YouTuber predicts Blackburn as epicentre

YouTube Charles Veitch seems on a rantin Blackburn, unhappy to see Muslims, living in the country. He predicts Blackburn coukd become the epicentre of a world war 3 breakout in the UK

ECONOMY

Global IT Outage: What we know so far ✈️

Certainly! Here’s a concise summary: A worldwide IT outage disrupted banks, media, and airports due to a defective software update, impacting services and travel plans. 🌐✈️🔌

Elite Politis Featured

Rising Geopolitical Risks and Mental Health

74% of surveyed risk management experts believe geopolitical risks will significantly impact their organisations in 2024 and 47% were connected to political violence and unrest with ensuing mental health etc

law Featured

Legal complexities and Social Implications of the Zayn Rayyan Case

The case of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin is emblematic of the complexities at the intersection of legal proceedings, media influence, and social perceptions.

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FUJIFILM Business Innovation unveils the future of business digital transformation

Introduction of FUJIFILM IWpro and IT Expert Services to empower Malaysian SMEs in their digital transformation journey

BUSINESS

Driving Progress with Next-Gen Warehousing Solutions with Store N Go

Store N Go offers an all-in-one warehousing & fulfilment solution company in Malaysia

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Mauritius Scam: Cancer-Stricken Man Loses £3.3 Million Life Savings

Between May and June 2019, coinciding with his wife’s spinal cancer diagnosis, all of Mr. Franklin’s money disappeared and it was too late when he discovered the scam!

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Directing Covid Relief Funds to “Non-White” Organisations

Conservatives are vehemently against this idea, while liberals are supporting it. Mayor Brandon Scott recently made a controversial announcement regarding the city’s Covid relief funds.

CSR

Maxim E-hailing Distributes 7,000 Food Packs in Ramadan Charity

By participating in Ramadan’s spirit of generosity with food packs distribution, Maxim hopes to bring joy and happiness to recipients while promoting its services.

Elite Business

Trading in Country Garden suspended in Hong Kong

Several major property companies, including Evergrande and Country Garden, have defaulted on their debts in recent years. Given that the real estate sector accounts for around a third of China’s economy

Elite Business

California and the exodus of residents

Adding to California's woes are its precarious fiscal circumstances. With the state projecting a deficit of $38 billion, and some estimates suggesting it could balloon to $73 billion