Muda confirms ROS rejects application to register as party

PETALING JAYA: The Registrar of Societies (ROS) has rejected the application of youth movement Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) to be registered as a political party.

Americans can be outraged, saddened, terrified…

But they can’t be surprised by what happened in DC. After four years of President Donald Trump’s lies, delusions and disrespect for the law, can anyone be surprised that he tried to incite a coup on Jan 6?

Explainer-Japan to declare emergency for Tokyo area amid winter wave of COVID-19

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday as record numbers of new cases of COVID-19 strain the country's healthcare system. The measures take effect on Friday and are set to last at least until Feb. 7.

Nurturing future talent for the world’s built environment

THE Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the construction industry in Malaysia, with some projects being delayed, suspended, or even cancelled.

Trump faces calls for removal, possible impeachment after Capitol chaos

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump faced the threat on Thursday of a second impeachment, a day after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol in a stunning assault on American democracy as Congress was certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

UK lawmakers overwhelmingly approve England lockdown

LONDON, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- British lawmakers on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the government's decision to impose the new national lockdown in England, the third of its kind since the coronavirus pandemic began in the country.

EU's landmark climate law to be finalised within months, Portugal says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Portugal will use its six-month presidency of the European Union to finalise a landmark law containing the bloc's emissions-cutting targets, the country's environment minister said on Wednesday.

With eye on U.S. ties, Saudi Arabia leads pack on Gulf detente

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will move faster than its allies to reconcile with Qatar, sources familiar with the matter said, aiming to impress the incoming Biden administration by ending what the West sees as a parochial dispute that benefits only mutual foe Iran.

Georgia delivers U.S. Senate to Democrats with double win

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Democrats on Wednesday completed a sweep of the two U.S. Senate seats up for grabs in runoff elections in Georgia, giving the party control of the chamber and boosting the prospects for President-elect Joe Biden's legislative agenda.

Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority