Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says
Bill Gates warns against complacency in tackling the deadly viral disease.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Elon Musk is an 'engineer' but Bill Gates is a 'leader' - new research shows founder personality can dictate startup success
Research reveals that the personalities of founders are actually the most influential factor in startup success.
Fri Sep 22 2023
China's President Xi to meet with Bill Gates in Beijing - State media
The meeting will be Xi's first with a foreign entrepreneur in recent years.
Fri Jun 16 2023
World making 'huge mistake' not funding new TB vaccines - Gates
A lack of funding could delay late-stage trials of the first new vaccine against tuberculosis for more than a century, Bill Gates warned.
Wed Apr 05 2023
'Challenge' to maintain world's focus on global health after COVID-19: Bill Gates
Gates said it was a "paradox" that funding for tackling diseases like malaria and AIDS could actually drop this year.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Bill Gates, South Korea expand global health partnership
The deal came after Gates arrived in South Korea, calling for Seoul to play a bigger role in global health and to increase aid.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19
Gates said he is experiencing mild symptoms and is "following the experts' advice" by isolating himself until he's healthy.
Wed May 11 2022
Bill Gates visits Pakistan, says polio eradication possible in a few years
Pakistan, along with neighbouring Afghanistan, is one of two countries in the world where polio continues to circulate.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced - Court document
The couple filed for divorce on May 3 after 27 years of marriage, but pledged to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Summit secures additional $2.4 billion for COVID shots for poor countries
The COVAX mechanism has distributed 77 million doses to 127 countries since February.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Japan to donate additional $800 million, vaccines to WHO's COVAX body - Media
Japan has already pledged $200 million to COVAX, and the country is expected to announce donations of vaccine doses to the programme.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, but charitable foundation to remain intact
Bill and Melinda Gates pledges to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue May 04 2021
Gates' marital split follows Melinda's long journey away from Bill's shadow
The extent of Melinda's impact will likely be determined in part by what happens to Bill Gates' fortune.
Tue May 04 2021
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates say 'have made decision to end' their marriage"
Billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda Gates said in a joint statement on Monday that they have made the decision to end their marriage.
Mon May 03 2021
How much is your social media profile worth on the dark web?
Research reveals this illegal online trade and, more specifically, the prices this kind of personal information typically sells for.
Wed Apr 28 2021
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 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