Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the govt secured investments totalling RM330 bln in 2023 and RM160 bln in the first half of 2024.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December
The new assembly plant is set to produce 16,000 units of Proton Saga from 2023 through 2026, with an estimated investment of RM570 million.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Suicides among youth in Japan remain high in 2023
While the total number of suicides in the country is decreasing, suicides among schoolkids are increasing.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Security guard pleads not guilty to raping daughter, causing hurt to three other children
The man was charged with raping the girl at a public housing estate in Cheras, from December 2023 until February this year
Tue Oct 22 2024
China to hold nationwide survey on population changes
Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index
Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating Malaysia’s innovation landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Our lag in innovation output stems from past poor policy design and implementation.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Malaysia's nominal GDP for 2023 amounts to 1.8 trillion
Growth moderated to 1.6 per cent from the double-digit 15.9 per cent in 2022.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Malaysia's inflation remains at 2.0 pct in June 2024 - DOSM
According to DOSM, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at 133.0 points compared to 130.4 in June 2023.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years
Five Malayan Tigers have been reported dead, including victims in road incidents (roadkill) in less than two years from 2023 to date.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Subsidy rationalisation part of efforts to cut yearly borrowing to RM86 bil in 2024 - PM
The government aims to decrease annual borrowing to RM86 billion in 2024 from RM93 billion in 2023 and RM100 billion in 2022.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024