
China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar
The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centres in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jan 23 2025

Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024

Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024

122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024

AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023

820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab
Lukanisman Awang Saun said global disruption in supply of HPV vaccines caused by COVID-19 pandemic affected the delivery of HPV vaccination.
Tue Oct 17 2023

North Korea's Kim appears to have departed for Russia for summit with Putin - YTN
The trip, if confirmed, would be Kim Jong Un's first visit abroad in more than four years and the first since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Sep 11 2023

What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Sep 10 2023

Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on Aug 29
NRECC said the return of the two panda cubs was delayed for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Aug 25 2023

Helping MPs combat hate speech against migrants and refugees
The amount of hate especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic undermines the values that define us as a diverse society.
Tue Jun 20 2023

Last chance to view Yi Yi, Sheng Yi before panda cubs sent back to China in May
China has given the green light for Malaysia to return the two panda cubs after it was delayed for several years due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 31 2023

WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year
THE COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said.
Mon Mar 20 2023

ASEAN needs to come back stronger together to achieve quality, sustainable tourism - Sandiaga Uno
Member states of ASEAN need to come back stronger together in the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve quality and sustainable tourism.
Sun Feb 05 2023

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025