Sri Lanka’s PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns

COLOMBO, May 10 – Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on Monday,…

Passion is ageless for centenarian V.Ranganathan

Reaching 100 is a blessing for anyone, and reaching that age with physical independence and the…

UNSC adopts presidential statement on Ukraine, expresses strong support for UN’s peace efforts

UNITED NATIONS, May 7 – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted the presidential statement on…

US-Russian Verbal Skirmishes Expected at UN Security Council in May Under US Presidency

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK: May promises to be a “high-voltage month” with the US assuming…

May 12 Anwar-Najib debate to be aired live from MATIC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Malaysian Tourism Explanation Complex in Ampang (MATIC) here will host…

Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

By Peter Newman, Curtin University When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture…

PM extends Aidilfitri wishes to all Muslims

PUTRAJAYA, May 1 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob extended his Aidilfitri greetings to…

Rithauddeen’s death a great loss for country – Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 – The death of former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen,…

Of fires, smog, cash crops, ill health and the other side of investments, deforestation

Investments are good for a country, both foreign and domestic. But are all projects from investments…

The 5 Successful Digital Bank Licensees To Undergo 1-2 Years Operations Readiness – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), which announced the five successful applicants for…

You can walk in the park freely once again as Khairy announces SOP relaxations from May 1

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 – Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced several relaxations in the Standard Operating Procedures…

Nagaenthran’s Death: Fight against capital punishment will continue, says lawyer

SINGAPORE, April 27 – Human rights lawyer M. Ravi today announced the death of his client,…

Hit by Covid, war triggered price rise, inflation, Asia’s policy makers must hit a balance to recover their economies, protect the vulnerable – IMF

WASHINGTON DC, April 26 – The shock from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine came…

UN Human Rights Office Urges Singapore to Stay Execution of Malaysians for Drug Trafficking

By Manik Mehta Speaking “strictly off the record”, one UN official told the Weekly Echo that…

News In Brief: April 22-25

PETALING JAYA: Member of Parliament Maria Chin Abdullah on Monday was sentenced to seven days in…

The MACC is on a rampage – Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has gone on a rampage, conducting…

Motorists to enjoy free toll and discounts of 30-50 percent from midnight April 30-May 1st

PUTRAJAYA, April 25 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced the provision of…

Updated: KLSICCI needs to move into new era, says Presidential hopeful Nivas Ragavan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – Among a priority issue seen for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor…

Road to Tamil school in Kelan needs urgent attention from state government – MVP

KULAI (Johor), April 22 – Urgent attention is needed from the state government to repair a…

King grants audience to Nicol Ann David

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15: Malaysia’s King, His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah granted an…

Letter to Editor: Mass breakout of refugees from detention centre a major policy failure

The detention centre breakout that occurred in the Sungai Bakap Immigration Depot is a larger issue…

David Attenborough receives UN’s Champions of the Earth Award

NAIROBI, April 21 – Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough is the recipient of the Champions of the…

Sri Lanka did very little to correct human rights abuse – Report

By P.K. Balachandran KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (THE CITIZEN-WE) While acknowledging that Sri Lanka is a…

Born Free: Tiger makes a run as it is set free

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 – A tiger, which was caught at the Kg. Charuk Sireh in…