11 districts have been identified as ageing districts - DOSM
According to DWEN, ageing is when the population of 60 years and over comprises 15 per cent of the total population.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free
Dozens of Ukrainian men volunteers, mostly over 60 years old who are considered too old to be drafted but still want to fight.
Sat May 04 2024
Long-lost mammal rediscovered in remote Indonesia mountains
Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded.
Fri Nov 10 2023
60 years: Malaysia will roar again as Asian Tiger
Malaysia, which turns 60 on Sept 16, will roar again as an Asian Tiger with the development of a new dimension.
Tue Sep 12 2023
AWANI Tonight: Hollywood actors join strike over pay, AI concerns
Hollywood actors have joined a strike by screenwriters in demand for increases in base pay and protection against artificial intelligence, marking the industry’s biggest shutdown for over 60 years.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II unveiled in Paris
Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, ruled for more than 60 years during the 13th century BC and oversaw major military conquests.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Who will be the next James Bond? Producers mull choice as film franchise turns 60
James Bond, the martini-drinking, tuxedo-wearing British secret agent, celebrates 60 years on the silver screen.
Sat Oct 08 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves
The Alps' glaciers are on track for their highest mass losses in at least 60 years of record keeping, data shows.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Marking 60 years, Rolling Stones to go back on the road across Europe
Called "SIXTY", the 14-show tour will kick off in Madrid on June 1 and travel to 10 countries in total, including Britain.
Thu Mar 17 2022
MOH extends deadline for booster jabs to March 31
The deadline for all senior citizens aged 60 years and above and Sinovac recipients aged 18 years and above to obtain their booster dose to maintain fully vaccinated status, has been extended.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Sydney beaches close after first fatal shark attack in 60 years
Several Sydney beaches, including the iconic Bondi and Bronte, were shut down on Thursday after a swimmer was killed in a shark attack.
Thu Feb 17 2022
CBN officially obtains land lease extension for 60 years, says counsel
CBN officially receives letter on land lease extension for the school for 60 years.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Proposal on affordable homes for B40 submitted to gov't - Vincent Tan
The proposal, among others, included recommendations for the government to guarantee loans (for the B40 to own houses), 100 per cent financing as well as longer tenure of up to 60 years.
Thu Apr 29 2021
Malaysia says Astrazeneca vaccine safe, will be used on elderly
Dr Adham confirms the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca is safe, and it will be administered to those aged 60 years and older.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Convent Bukit Nanas alumni grateful for land lease extension
After going through all the blood, sweat and tears in saving SMK Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN), the school community and its stakeholders can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Thu Apr 22 2021
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024