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
Why are countries fighting over climate finance at COP29?
At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations
National leaders addressed the group after adopting a "Pact for the Future" aimed at ensuring and increasing cooperation between nations, with many calling for urgent access to more climate finance.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Climate finance key to sustainable future - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia welcomes international partnerships and investments in energy transition and climate goals.
Thu Aug 01 2024
It's About YOUth: Climate finance: The key to shaping a sustainable future
In mitigating the severe impacts of climate change, Mukriz Mahader and Lydia Hong, Co-directors of the Climate Finance Summit 2024 discuss what is needed to scale up financing to support climate action for a sustainable future.
Fri Jul 26 2024
ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first
The big question for 2024 is how to transition away from climate-heating fossil fuels in their energy systems quickly and fairly.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says
Developed countries pledged in 2009 to provide $100 billion a year in climate finance to poorer nations.
Thu Nov 02 2023
COP27 nears breakthrough on climate finance in scramble for final deal
Negotiators at the COP27 climate summit remained locked over how to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions driving them.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Rich nations fall short on climate finance pledge
Climate finance is a lifeline for communities facing record heatwaves, terrifying storms and devastating floods.
Mon Nov 09 2020
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024