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
[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
Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide
The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 05 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024