Chinese province saw cremations jump during COVID surge
About 171,000 cremations were registered in Zhejiang - home to around 5pct of China's population - in the first three months of 2023.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Malaysia reiterates disappointment on lack of progress of 5PC on Myanmar at ASEAN Summits
Malaysia reiterated its disappointment on the lack of real, timely and meaningful progress in the implementation of the 5PC by Myanmar's junta.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Malaysia reiterates call for a clear end game in Myanmar during special meeting of ASEAN FM
Malaysia reiterated its call for ASEAN member states to work on a framework that has a clear endgame to facilitate the implementation of the 5PC to bring back democracy and peace in Myanmar.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Myanmar refutes ASEAN's claim on lack of progress in implementing 5PC
Myanmar has rejected ASEAN's claim that there is lack of progress in the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point-Consensus (5PC) by the junta and urged the grouping to avoid any one-sided assessment.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Upcoming ASEAN Summit needs to make a big decision on 5PC - Saifuddin
Saifuddin Abdullah said the ASEAN Summit in November will need to make a big decision about the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), whether it should be continued, improved or replaced.
Fri Jul 29 2022
One year on, ASEAN's 5-point consensus on Myanmar yet to see desired results
Exactly a year ago today the ASEAN Leaders' Meeting (ALM) in Jakarta, Indonesia mooted a plan that aimed to help resolve the political impasse in Myanmar and to restore law and order in the country.
Sun Apr 24 2022
ASEAN calls on all sides in Myanmar to promote conducive condition for dialogue
ASEAN has called on all sides in Myanmar to promote a conducive condition for a constructive dialogue to seek a peaceful solution to the current crisis.
Thu Feb 03 2022
Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19
Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024