◉ HEADLINES

US ambassador

Trump drops Nick Adams as US ambassador pick to Malaysia

Controversial nomination had sparked backlash in Malaysia over past remarks

Senior diplomat Shahrul Ikram fills 4-month US ambassador vacancy after Nazri’s exit

The former foreign ministry sec-gen and Harvard Business School alumnus previously served as first secretary at the Malaysian embassy in US in 1990s, held envoy posts in Qatar, Austria

[WATCH] Trick Lama: Nazri Aziz on MAGA photo, diplomacy and support for PMX

Former envoy shares his opinions, experience on local politics and how he navigates bilateral ties in the US in this Trick Lama episode, hosted by Big Boom Media’s Datuk Zainul Arifin Mohammed Isa, Datuk Ahirudin Attan, Terence Fernandez

US always open for talks on more English programmes in Malaysia: ambassador

Mohd Arifin hopes for revival of English courses to assist younger generation in rural areas to master the language, STEM

New US ambassador to reinforce strong ties, investments in M’sia 

The United States and Malaysia will continue to build on their 66 years of diplomatic ties with strong partnerships in the economy and security, new US Ambassador-designate to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, said.

◉ Popular

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports