Monthly Archives: January, 2022

World Pilots’ Day: Cockpit Talk Inside the Boeing 737

In celebration of World Pilots’ Day on 26 April, Batik Air’s Captain Khairulirwan Kamaruddin reflects on an inspiring aviation journey that has spanned 25 years, nearly 15,000 flight hours, and countless memorable moments above the clouds.
Career

Cybercrime Expands, VIDA Urges Stronger Fintech Security

Across Southeast Asia, cybercrime is expanding into organised, cross-border operations, exposing fintech platforms to more sophisticated and scalable threats and driving demand for stronger, layered security.
Fintech
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1MDB Saga Takes New Twist, MACC Summons Witnesses

MACC is also investigating others who had been bribed by Tim Leissner, but who have yet to be hauled to court Malaysian sovereign fund...
National

Budget Airline AirAsia May Not Exist In The Near Future

Most of the criticisms against AirAsia are being fuelled by prejudice and racism. There's no sober examination of the facts, evidence and proof. AirAsia isn't in...
Analysis

New Delhi Must Uphold Constitution On Freedom Of Conscience

India isn't Hindustan, Hindu State Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharata Janata Party (BJP) was installed in New Delhi, Hindus linked to the party...
Analysis

Johor Polls: Bersatu Man Quits Party, Cites Loss Of Confidence in Muhyiddin

Mohd Izhar Ahmad is the second Bersatu rep to quit the party ahead of the upcoming state polls. Former Larkin state assemblyman Mohd Izhar Ahmad...
Johor Polls

Tommy Thomas Risks Date In Court For ‘Insults’ In Memoirs

COMMENTARY and ANALYSIS by Joe Fernandez: If push comes to shove, and former AG Tommy Thomas is dragged to justice on his Memoirs, he may...
Court

China Warns Against More Violence In Myanmar At UN Meeting

Zhang Jun, China's ambassador to the UN says the primary goal should be to avoid violence and civil war. New York - The world...
News

Minister Blames Stadium Negligence Caused Cameroon Stampede Killing Eight People

The eight dead included a child, while 38 people were also injured. Douala, Cameroon - A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people...
News

Russia Loses A Million People In Historic Population Fall

The new figures continue a downward trend from the previous year when Russia’s population fell by more than half a million. MOSCOW - Russia’s...
Covid-19

Biden to send troops to Eastern Europe in ‘near term’

The US president says a small number of US troops will bolster the NATO presence in Eastern Europe WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said...
News

Johor Polls: Contesting Parties Should Not Be Overconfident

The upcoming Johor polls is not going to be a walk in the park for Barisan Nasional (BN), not to mention the other parties...
Analysis

Did AG Exceed Power In Appointing Gopal Sri Ram?

Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak claims Attorney-General (AG) Idrus Harun had exceeded his jurisdiction by appointing Gopal Sri Ram as...
Court

What Happens If Najib Re-Files Suit For Damages, Compensation!

PUTRAJAYA, Thurs: The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal by ex-premier Najib Razak against the High Court's September 2020 decision to strike out...
News