Suhakam calls for early enactment of IPCC Bill

PETALING JAYA: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has called for the early enactment of the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) Bill, following reports of a civilian allegedly assaulted by police officers for cigarette smuggling.

In chilling video, Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump's impeachment trial for inciting the deadly siege of the Capitol played chilling security video on Wednesday showing members of the pro-Trump mob searching the building for his vice president, chanting: "Hang Mike Pence!"

Meet August Crimp, a superhero brimming with humanity, subtlety and wit

'Dragman' tells the story of August Crimp, a tender and witty character who is rewriting the superhero narrative

Refining the Covid-19 SOP for the public

Japan wages down most since 2015 as winter bonuses slide

TOKYO: Japanese wages fell in December for a ninth straight month, declining the most since June 2015, as employers remained fearful of the profit outlook amid a global resurgence of the coronavirus.

Reddit user claiming to be Tesla insider appeared to reveal bitcoin buy a month ago

(Reuters) - A Reddit user claiming to be a Tesla insider appeared to announce the carmaker's purchase of bitcoin a month ago, according to a January post on the platform that said the electric carmaker had bought $800 million worth of Bitcoin.

Indonesian economy remains under stress as Covid-19 cases continue to climb

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The Indonesian economy will remain under pressure this year and its recession is likely continue into the first quarter, economists have said, because of persistently rising Covid-19 cases, which have depressed economic activity and limited consumption.

Philippine lawmakers pass bill to tax online gambling firms

MANILA, Feb 8 (Reuters): The Philippines' lower congressional chamber on Monday passed a bill imposing taxes on online gambling firms, as the South-East Asian nation seeks funds to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Good choice to earn foreign degree locally

STUDENTS in foreign universities in Johor Baru, Johor, are glad that they can get an international degree in Malaysia without having to travel too far from home, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Akad nikah allowed with conditions

JOHOR BARU: Muslim couples, including those from outside Johor, can carry out the akad nikah or marriage solemnisation starting today.