COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions
Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function
Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target
Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Anxious global investors brace for long-awaited US election results
Investors are wary of prolonged vote counts and contested results that could fuel volatility.
Tue Nov 05 2024
US tracking nearly 500 incidents of civilian harm during Israel's Gaza war
The incidents are being collected by a formal mechanism for tracking and assessing any reported misuse of US-origin weapons.
Fri Nov 01 2024
World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire
The meeting aims to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown
Meta said it will enroll about 50,000 public figures in a trial which involves automatically comparing their Facebook profile photos with images used in suspected scam advertisements.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
The tribunal proceedings saw prosecutors request arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Inclusive Urban Planning and Urban Design
Niaga SPOTLIGHT exclusive interview with Datuk Seri Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor, Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.
DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.
Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.
DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.
Fri Oct 11 2024
500,000 AI-based jobs expected in Malaysia within six years
Sri Ganes said collaboration between SG TVET Group Bhd and the US Artificial Intelligence Institute aims to accelerate AI adoption in M'sia.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally
The local currency's performance was primarily driven by the US Federal Reserves' 50 basis points policy rate cut.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Cable car worker in Langkawi falls about 50 metres during maintenance work
The man fell to the ground while performing cable car maintenance work in Langkawi today.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon nears 500
The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday surged to 492, including women and children.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Breaking the menopause taboo
A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024