Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say
Police received complaints from female actors accusing male colleagues of sexual harassment and abuse.
Thu Aug 29 2024
How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Authorities are counting the cost of disaster and questioning whether rapid development of tourism industry was to blame for the tragedy.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Four found alive days after deadly India landslides
Search operations accelerated after the construction of a key bridge that helped transport heavy equipment to the affected area.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides
The search for survivors and bodies entered the third day in a disaster that has killed at least 178 people.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Rescuers in India's Kerala search for survivors, bodies after landslides kill 166
Most of the 350 families living in the area surrounded by tea and cardamom estates were caught unaware by the landslides on Tuesday morning.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine
Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
WHO says no new cases of Nipah virus detected since Sept 15
All infected cases were males aged between nine to 45 years and were reported within the Kozhikode district of Kerala, the WHO said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
What is the Nipah virus that killed two in India and how is it treated?
Here is what we know about the virus.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India
The southern Indian state of Kerala shut schools, offices and public transport on Wednesday to stop the spread of the deadly Nipah virus.
Thu Sep 14 2023
India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths
Authorities declared containment zones after it recorded two deaths from the rare and deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus.
Wed Sep 13 2023
India's monsoon rains cover entire country, still lower than average
The monsoon, the lifeblood of India's $3 trillion economy, delivers much needed water to farms and restocks reservoirs and aquifers.
Mon Jul 03 2023
India monsoon advances after stalling for 11 days
The monsoon delivers nearly 70 pct of the rain that India needs to water farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers.
Tue May 30 2023
Rescuers search for victims of capsized tourist boat in India; 22 dead
The boat, which was carrying about 40 inbound passengers, overturned as it was overcrowded.
Mon May 08 2023
About 36 Indian police hurt in clashes with Adani port protesters
Protesters were demanding the release of a person arrested during a demonstration against a $900-million port project of the Adani Group.
Mon Nov 28 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024