Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
To eat or not? Japan tests Fukushima fish daily to quell safety concerns
So far, the agency has not found fish that contained detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban
Filing a WTO complaint might become an option if protesting to China through diplomatic routes is ineffective, Sanae Takaichi said.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Explainer - Fukushima: Why is Japan releasing water and is it safe?
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Japan releases Fukushima water into the ocean, prompting criticism, seafood bans
The discharge, a key step in a dauntingly long process of decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi plant, including the removal of molten fuel.
Thu Aug 24 2023
EXPLAINER - The Fukushima water release plan
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake.
Tue Aug 22 2023
South Korea to issue soon response to Japan's Fukushima discharge plan
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Japan's plans were consistent with global safety standards.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Last Fukushima wastewater inspection looms before discharge into sea
Examinations of the new facilities that were constructed to carry out the discharge are set to be conducted on Wednesday.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Disaster to destination: Fukushima woos tourists with snow
Japan's powder snow, popularly known as 'Japow' is a world-class tourism resource, said Morimoto.
Sun Mar 19 2023
Micronesia drops protest over release of Japanese radioactive water
More than 1 million tonnes of water used to cool reactors in the aftermath of the disaster is being stored in huge tanks at the plant.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Japan says to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea
Japan plans to release into the sea more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear station.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Ten years after disaster, Fukushima's 'singing' pottery comes home
Clinging to a wall as the room filled with choking dust, Onoda watched stunned as his two-tonne kiln began to move across the floor.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Events following Japan's worst quake and nuclear incident
Here is a brief timeline of events after the 9.0 magnitude quake, the biggest recorded in Japan's history.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Does Malaysia really need nuclear power?
Nobel Peace Prize-winning anti-nuclear group founding member Datuk Dr Ronald McCoy shares his thoughts on Malaysia's nuclear energy ambitions.
Sat Jan 27 2018
Public understanding vital before embarking on nuclear power programme
While the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has certified Malaysia's readiness to 'make an informed decision' on introducing nuclear power, there remains a question mark over whether
Thu Mar 30 2017
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
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