Новости за 21.05.2024

SINGAPORE: Sixteen Malaysians were among the 211 passengers aboard Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 from London to Singapore that was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Tuesday afternoon.

BANGKOK: One person died and more than 70 were injured Tuesday when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.

AS the era of “global boiling” spawns ever deadlier heatwaves, a handful of heat tsars are working with officials in cities from Miami to Melbourne in a race against time to cool urban heat traps and prevent tens of thousands of deaths.

THE United Kingdom faced renewed pressure on Monday to reconsider its assisted dying laws, as surrounding jurisdictions move closer to granting terminally ill people the right to die.

There has been a substantial increase in demand for meat, fish, dairy products and food consumed outside the home, while reliance on rice as a staple food has steadily decreased.

This is a major tragedy as there are fewer than 150 Malayan tigers left in the wild.

With the rise of nationalism and secularism in formerly colonised countries, one thing that continues to haunt these countries is their tendency to follow Western narratives.

IN the classic 1990s gangster melodrama The Godfather Part III, a wizened Michael Corleone, frustrated at the shenanigans of his fellow dons for stonewalling his desire to step away from the mafia racket, bemoaned this timeless quip: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!”.

SERDANG: WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd, has officially launched the 2024 GAC Aion Y Plus all-electric crossover model in Malaysia.

SUNGAI PETANI: Police have arrested a man who appeared in viral videos kicking his neighbour’s fence in Taman Ria Jaya here.

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s investment record is expected to jump further this year compared to 2023, evidenced by potential foreign investments totalling RM76.1 billion that have been successfully attracted as of March 2024, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR: The national doubles and inter-regu teams both advanced to their respective finals in the Sepak Takraw World Cup here today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Umno politician Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah believes that the role of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) can change, if need be.

SINGAPORE: Singapore said it will send investigators to Bangkok after one person was killed and 30 injured Tuesday when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 plane from London hit severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in the Thai capital.

SERDANG: The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 commenced today with several global automotive industry players debuting and unveiling their latest technologies at the six-day event running from May 21 to 26, 2024, at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Malaysia got off to a flying start in the men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup by outplaying Oman 10-2 in Group B in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor police have confirmed summoning former menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali over the alleged leak of confidential Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) documents.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has agreed to implement targeted subsidies on fuel starting with diesel, which is projected to save the country RM4 billion annually, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former paralympic gold medallist Ziyad Zolkefli regained his world title in the men's shot put F20 (intellectual impairment) category at the World Championships in Kobe today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former world keirin champion Azizulhasni Awang successfully defended his men's elite individual sprint title at the National Championships in Nilai today.

KUALA LUMPUR: In the first quarter of 2024, economic growth surged by 4.2 per cent, exceeding the forecast of most parties which projected 3.9 per cent growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.

THERE was little warning of the chaos that was about to be unleashed onboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.

BANGKOK: A Singapore Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday had fallen into an air pocket in Thai airspace before it encountered turbulence, with one man killed and seven people critically injured on board, a senior airport official said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has promised firm action to address the actions of extremist groups and provocateurs.

KUALA LUMPUR: Cancer is the “main cancer” affecting the country and the people on the ground, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.