'Alarming' rise in diabetes globally by 2050- Study
There are currently 529 million people in the world with diabetes, a study showed.
Sun Jun 25 2023
China's President Xi to meet with Bill Gates in Beijing - State media
The meeting will be Xi's first with a foreign entrepreneur in recent years.
Fri Jun 16 2023
'Not right' for us to be key global health funder - Gates CEO
The Gates Foundation has faced criticism that it has too much power and influence in the global health realm.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19
Gates said he is experiencing mild symptoms and is "following the experts' advice" by isolating himself until he's healthy.
Wed May 11 2022
Exclusive - US opposes plans to strengthen World Health Organization
The United States, the World Health Organization's top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Gates Foundation allots $120 mln for poor nations to get COVID-19 drug
The commitment will ensure that more people in more countries get access to the promising drug molnupiravir, Melinda said.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced - Court document
The couple filed for divorce on May 3 after 27 years of marriage, but pledged to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, but charitable foundation to remain intact
Bill and Melinda Gates pledges to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue May 04 2021
Gates' marital split follows Melinda's long journey away from Bill's shadow
The extent of Melinda's impact will likely be determined in part by what happens to Bill Gates' fortune.
Tue May 04 2021
Bill Gates warns that manufacturing could challenge climate goals
Manufacturing, especially in the cheap construction staples steel and cement accounts for roughly a third of global greenhouse gas emission.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Gates Foundation pledges $250 million more for battle against COVID-19
The Gates Foundation's latest contribution comes on top of the $70 million added in November, bringing total to $1.75 billion funding.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Addressing Anti-Vaxxer Concerns Important for Nationwide Vaccination
There are claims of aluminium nanoparticles in vaccines crossing the blood-brain barrier harming brain cells.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Gates Foundation adds $70 million more funding for COVID vaccines for poor
"We have to ensure that everyone gets equal access to tests, drugs, and vaccines when they are available - no matter where you live in the world"
Thu Nov 12 2020
India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID-19 vaccine
Serum Institute of India would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by 2021.
Fri Aug 07 2020
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