Myanmar detention was 'hell', says freed Japanese filmmaker
Toru Kubota said he could barely lie down to sleep in the tiny crowded cell which was filthy and unsanitary.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Japanese journalist held in Myanmar gets three more years in prison - Asahi
A Myanmar court sentenced Japanese journalist Toru Kubota to an additional three years in prison on charges of violating an immigration law.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years
Toru Kubota was charged for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release
Toru Kubota, a Japanese documentary filmmaker was arrested while covering a protest in Myanmar.
Fri Aug 12 2022
COVID-19 detected at Tawau football competition, all involved must be screened
About 100 people have turned up for the COVID-19 screening test at Tawau Health Clinic in Kubota here today after being instructed to do so yesterday.
Sun Sep 06 2020
402 AirAsia passengers urged to go for tests after detection of COVID-19 cases
The individuals onboard the two flights who tested positive were asymptomatic.
Wed May 13 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