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World
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?
Sept 20 (Reuters) - No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare and is home to as many as 250 billionaires collectively worth upwards of $2 trillion.
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AseanPlus News
Bursa Malaysia seen cautious amid global uncertainties; investor positioning remains relatively defensive
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index is expected to remain cautious this week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Fewer unwanted puppies, one surgery at a time in joint effort by Sabah DVS, Sandakan SPCA
SANDAKAN: For animal welfare volunteers here, every dog that is neutered means fewer unwanted puppies being born onto the streets.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Serian tops 32 areas with unhealthy API readings late Sept 20
KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty-two areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4.30pm on Sunday (Sept 20), according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) portal.
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AseanPlus News
Russians in Malaysia turn out to cast ballots in the State Duma elections
Russians residing in Malaysia could be seen strolling along Jalan Ampang or taking e-hailing services to the Embassy of Russia here on Sunday.
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China
China's teenage swimmer Yu Zidi scoops first swimming gold at the Nagoya Asian Games
China's teenage swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 200m butterfly to claim the first swimming gold with a new Games record at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games here on Sunday.
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Living
Contradictheory: Why fly when you can walk?
AI can take us straight to the answer, but what do we lose when we skip the thinking that gets us there?
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AseanPlus News
remadesia marks new milestone with Malaysia Book of Records recognition for “Biggest Upcycled Tarpaulin Bag”
Bringing a specially made bag to the international market and upcycling to life through design, public engagement and community participation.
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Philippines
The Philippine government and MILF peace mechanism move to ease a recent a localised conflicttensions
The govt and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have deployed joint peace mechanisms to de-escalate tensions arising from a localised conflict (rido) in the Special Geographic Area (SGA).
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China
China trusted more than US, EU on AI regulation in Pew survey of middle-income countries
US think tank study finds middle-income countries have 'more positive views of China' when it comes to regulating AI effectively
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Shooting
Asiad debut opens Chen Jie's eyes to see gulf at top
AICHI: National shooter Gan Chen Jie received an eye-opening introduction to the Asian Games as she witnessed first-hand the gulf separating Malaysia from the continent's shooting powerhouses.
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Technology
Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM says
SYDNEY, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook views the Australian government's pioneering curbs on social media as "world-leading", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday after meeting with Cook at the company's US headquarters.
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AseanPlus News
US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds
US tech restrictions have driven Chinese firms to expand and deepen their scientific research sourcing through citations and research
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World
Games-From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan Hashimi
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 20 (Reuters) - For someone who had to disguise herself as a man, dodge thrown stones and eventually flee her homeland to pursue cycling, Fariba Hashimi's seventh-place finish in the women's individual time trial at the Asian Games carried profound personal meaning for the 23-year-old Afghan.
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Athletics
Athletics-Kenya's Ngetich breaks women-only half marathon world record by a second
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Kenya's Agnes Ngetich took a second off the women-only half-marathon world record when she won the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen on Sunday, stopping the clock at one hour, five minutes and 15 seconds.
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Athletics
Jonah makes fresh plea for coach Frank before Asiad debut
PETALING JAYA: Before departing for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, national shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan renewed calls for sporting authorities to finalise a contract for his personal coach, Frantisek Petrovic.
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AseanPlus News
China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington
Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks
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Sabah & Sarawak
Time to build a new international airport for KK, says Kitingan
KOTA KINABALU: After the latest closure of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) due to potholes on the runway, Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan says there is a dire need for a new international airport.
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Arts
A Malaysian window into the Islamic world at the British Museum
The British Museum's Albukhary Foundation Gallery shows that Malaysia's contribution to the global understanding of Islam extends to art and culture
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AseanPlus News
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfills its commitments
Iran's parliament speaker said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States (US) fulfils commitments made under a June agreement.
