17 dead, 22 injured as lorry rams into mourners near crematorium in China
A lorry crashed into a group of mourners waiting outside a crematorium in south-east China, killing 17 people and injuring 22, Xinhua reported on Sunday.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Hearses queue at Beijing crematorium, even as China reports no new COVID deaths
China reports no new COVID-19 deaths in its growing outbreak, sparking criticism of its virus accounting as it braces for a surge of cases.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Emotional send off as Samy Vellu's remains cremated in Cheras
The remains of the late Tun Dr S. Samy Vellu was cremated at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Crematorium in Cheras amid a sombre atmosphere at 5.30 pm today.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Nagaenthran's funeral held at Buntong Hindu Crematorium this evening
The funeral of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Rest in peace, Shebby
A pall of gloom descended over the crematorium and family members and friends gathered for the funeral of Serbegeth Singh.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Gravediggers offer prayers for COVID-19 victims
Upon receiving the task entrusted to them, these gravediggers will proceed to ensure the remains were handled as soon as possible.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million - Reuters tally
Soaring deaths are straining the operating capacity of crematoriums in developing nations.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Daily Dose @ 5:Trustees blocking efforts to gazette CBN as heritage site, Jokowi orders optimal search effort for missing submarine crew
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Fri Apr 23 2021
Mass cremations begin as India's capital faces deluge of COVID-19 deaths
People are turning to makeshift facilities that are undertaking mass burials and cremations as crematoriums come under pressure.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Nepal's female soldiers break taboos to tackle COVID crisis
The women carrying corpses in Kathmandu, all soldiers, are being deployed for the first time to manage the bodies of COVID-19 victims.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king
The king's cremation will feature ancient rites and a series of processions winding from the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic quarter to the 50-metre (165-feet) high Royal Crematorium.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Remains of teen bully victim Nhaveen cremated
An atmosphere of melancholy hung over the crematorium where the family members and friends had gathered as early as 7am.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Lim Chong Eu Expressway shooting victims laid to rest
Choi's wife, Sun Siew Chin, 32, in her eulogy described him as a wonderful man and expressed her pain at having to bid goodbye in such manner.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Judge puts Taj Mahal's bug problem on state officials' shoulders
Efforts to preserve Taj Mahal have intensified in recent years when the structure began acquiring a yellowish tinge because of rampant air pollution in Agra and smoke from a nearby crematorium.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Batu Maung shooting victims cremated
Hundreds of family members and friends came to pay their last respects to the deceased as the bodies were brought from the funeral parlour to the crematorium.
Sun Jul 17 2016
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