Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Trump takes lead in US presidential race but battleground states still too close to call
Republican Donald Trump leads in the US presidential election, broadly drawing more support than he did in his failed 2020 campaign.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Harris closes campaign in Philadelphia, Trump in Michigan on eve of deadlocked election
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across Pennsylvania and other battleground states.
Tue Nov 05 2024
US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91
Quincy Jones was a trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and winner of 27 Grammy Awards.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Harris, Trump focus on Michigan as campaigns enter final 10 days
Presidential contenders VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump turned their attention to the hotly contested battleground state of Michigan as they remained neck-and-neck.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Budget 2025: Call for govt incentives to help MSMEs implement minimum wage
The government is called upon to provide suitable incentives for businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Iranian hacker group aims at US election websites and media before vote, Microsoft says
The hackers performed reconnaissance and limited probing of multiple 'election-related websites' in several unnamed battleground states.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Google to purchase nuclear power for data centres
Google on Monday announced plans to purchase nuclear power to operate data centres in the age of power-hungry artificial intelligence (AI).
Tue Oct 15 2024
Data centre emissions are soaring - it’s AI or the climate
Three of the biggest tech companies, Microsoft, Google and Meta, have reported ballooning greenhouse gas emissions since 2020.
Sun Oct 06 2024
Najib: BOD's job to manage SRC funds
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the High Court that he was not responsible for the micro-management of SRC International Sdn Bhd's funds.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Getting your teeth fixed can be an environmental hazard
Discarded aligners often end up in landfills where they take decades to decompose, releasing microplastics into the environment.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Fake Kamala hit-and-run story is the work of Russian propaganda group, Microsoft says
The fake narrative was one of several concocted attacks on the Democratic presidential candidate that went viral on social media.
Wed Sep 18 2024
MIC assembly to propose firm gov't action against those playing up religious issues
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said this is one of the motions that will be presented at the 78th MIC General Assembly on Sept 15.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Paralympics - Paris Games come to a close with rainy electro party
Some 24 French DJs, including electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as well as Cassius, played in the final part of the event.
Mon Sep 09 2024
How the bugs in your gut affect your immune system
Our diets not only nourish us, but are also the main source of nutrients for our gut bacteria.
Fri Sep 06 2024
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