US President Joe Biden addresses trades leaders at the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC, on April 6, 2022. AFP FILE PHOTO WASHINGTON — Making an about-face by visiting Saudi Arabia, US President Joe Biden is betting he has more to gain than lose even as rights activists accuse him of … [Read more...] about Biden gambles there’s more to gain by courting Saudis
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Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has had many roles over the years, including nine years as prime minister of Malaysia, but recently he tried his hand at something completely different. In a Facebook post Saturday (June 25), Najib said he had decided to venture into a new role - that of an actor. "I... switched to a different field. "The director said no need to … [Read more...] about Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day
ACCIM president shared Budget 2023 suggestions at AGM, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan shared four suggestions for the government at the associations 76th AGM, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Transport Minister said Low's suggestions were, among others, aimed at resolving the issue of foreign worker recruitment, inflation control, and … [Read more...] about ACCIM president shared Budget 2023 suggestions at AGM, says Dr Wee
Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep
KUALA LUMPUR: The solution to the Myanmar refugee crisis lies in their home country, not anywhere else, says a United Nations special rapporteur. "Refugees from Myanmar are here (in Malaysia) because they were forced to come here,” said Tom Andrews ( pic ), the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. "Their inability to return to … [Read more...] about Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep
Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track