Two bumiputra companies targeted for listing on Bursa this year, says Ahmad Zahid | WN24

KUALA LUMPUR: At least two bumiputra companies are targeted to be listed on Bursa Malaysia this year, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister announced that 15 high-performing companies will be shortlisted under the Bumiputera Rapid Acceleration and Value Enhancement (Brave) programme, with five receiving intensive guidance as part of preparations […]

South Korean police under scrutiny over delayed response in fatal family shooting | WN24

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN): A fatal shooting in which a father shot and killed his son during a family gathering has sparked widespread public criticism over what appears to be a delayed and disorganised police response in a country where gun violence is extremely rare. The Korean National Police Agency has launched an internal investigation […]

French petition against pesticide reaches two million signatories | WN24

Beekepers rally to raise awareness of the bill allowing the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, at a market in Toulouse, south-western France, on April 27, 2025. ED JONES/AFP A student-led petition against a chemical deadly to bees reached more than two million signatures in France on Monday, July 28, increasing pressure on the president not to […]

Water samples from Kelantan’s Sg Ketil sent for analysis after mass fish deaths | WN24

GUA MUSANG: Water samples from Sungai Ketil have been sent to the Chemistry Department for testing after hundreds of fish were found dead in Rimba Wangi Recreational Park here recently. The Environment Department’s (DOE) Kelantan director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin said they also issued orders to monitor the river immediately to ensure the mass fish […]

Recent spike in crime caused by thieving drug addicts, says Kedah top cop | WN24

ALOR SETAR: Theft by drug addicts has become the leading cause of rising index crime rates in Kedah, says police chief CP Adzli Abu Shah. He noted that from Jan 1 to Sunday (July 27), Kedah recorded 2,852 index crime cases, with 47 percent involving theft linked to drug addicts. “Kedah police will maintain the […]