Analysis: Under Anwar, Malaysia can 'do better' on climate, using global funds
New PM urged to reduce climate impacts by safeguarding nature.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Food shortages are next global health crisis - Expert
Growing food shortages may represent the same health threat to the world as the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Sands warned.
Wed Jun 08 2022
COVID-19 disruption causing many deaths from TB, AIDS in poorest countries, fund says
Thousands of people will die of TB left untreated because of disruption to healthcare systems in poor countries caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Malaysia's Carsome raises $170 million to reach $1.3 billion valuation
The valuation comes as Southeast Asian startups are attracting strong interest from regional and global funds.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Malaria death toll to exceed COVID-19's in sub-Saharan Africa - WHO
The focus of global funding and attention has been diverted, making preventable child deaths more likely.
Mon Nov 30 2020
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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