KUALA LUMPUR: The unemployment rate in November 2023 has returned to pre-pandemic levels at 3.3 per cent, with 569,000 unemployed individuals, compared with 3.4 per cent recorded in October, according to the latest Labour Force statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir …

PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal worked on Wednesday to pull together a cabinet, a day after Macron appointed the 34-year-old media-savvy ally to breathe new life into his second mandate. Attal has promised to be bold and fast to help the …

KUALA LUMPUR: Penang’s residential launches which resumed in 2023 are expected to gain momentum in 2024, CBRE|WTW said. In its Real Estate Market Outlook 2024 report launched today, the property consultancy said new launches of high-rise residentials will comprise mainly those located on the island, while landed residentials will be …

ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Tiny Gambia might find themselves facing a tough proposition in their group at the Africa Cup of Nations finals but coach Tom Saintfiet reckons none of their fancied opponents will be relishing going up against his side. Gambia, whose population of some 2.64-million pales in comparison to …

PUTRAJAYA: After a suspected arson case involving Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail advised Malaysians not to take actions that are against the law. Saifuddin reminded Malaysians that “reckless actions” can lead to severe punishments. “Reckless action without considering the due process of …

A pilot blindly landed a two-person airplane after a bright blue laser beam was aimed into the cockpit, damaging his eyes soon before landing, federal prosecutors said. Christopher W. Harris is accused of tracking the plane with his laser, illuminating the cockpit for around 12 to 13 seconds before the …

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s northernmost Pitas district will attempt to break various regional and world records in conjunction with this Chinese New Year despite its title being among Malaysia’s poorest districts. In 2016, the Malaysia Book of Records acknowledged the district for orchestrating the “Longest Non-stop Chinese New Year Events Celebrations”. …

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor Angela Bassett was celebrated for a lifetime of memorable roles from Tina Turner to the queen of Wakanda as Hollywood’s film academy handed out honorary Oscars on Tuesday. Comedian Mel Brooks also received a golden statuette at the annual Governors Awards in front of a …

SEREMBAN: State concessionaires, departments and agencies have been told to pull up their socks and restore Port Dickson’s image as one of the country’s premier tourist destinations. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said although he had personally raised issues related to cleanliness with the relevant parties, he still received …

LAS VEGAS: They don’t own smartphones and can’t go online, but that doesn’t prevent them from being connected: Pets are benefitting from a slew of animal-oriented technology at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. How’s Fido feeling? Tracking your dog’s steps, detecting its heart problems, knowing exactly when …