Malawi vice president's plane may have crashed in forest, military says
Top military official says the aircraft carrying Saulos Klaus Chilima may have crashed in dense forest, but it has not yet been found.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Search continues for missing aircraft carrying Malawi vice president
Efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar had failed, according to a statement.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Madonna more determined to help others' after recent hospital stay
The US hitmaker urged her fans to donate to a charity, which helps orphaned children in the African country Malawi.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Cyclone Freddy teaches deadly lessons on storm warnings, city sprawl
The storm was deadly in Malawi, where at least 447 were killed, while Mozambique recorded 76 deaths.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy
Poor access to clean water and sanitation at emergency camps for those displaced by the cyclone pose a threat of waterborne diseases.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Cyclone Freddy kills 190 in Malawi as rain complicates rescue efforts
Severe flooding and rain damaged roads and bridges, hampering relief operations.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Storm Freddy kills more than 100 on return to Mozambique, Malawi
Freddy is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone, WMO said.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Malaysia lifts travel ban on 8 African countries, citing wider Omicron spread
The eight countries, which include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi, will remain on a list of nations deemed as high-risk.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Eight countries are on Malaysia's travel ban list
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has listed eight countries on temporary travel restriction with Malawi being the latest on the list following the spread of a new COVID-19 variant known as Omicron.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Malawi hails Madonna's 'motherly spirit' at opening of new hospital
Madonna was hailed as a "symbol of a motherly spirit" by Malawi President Peter Mutharika after the American singer opened a children's hospital named after her adopted daughter Mercy James.
Wed Jul 12 2017
HIV-positive Malawi man jailed for two years over sex ritual
An HIV-positive Malawian man who said he had sex with at least 100 girls and women in traditional cleansing rituals was sentenced Tuesday to two years in jail for "harmful practices".
Tue Nov 22 2016
World nears 2020 goal of restoring degraded forests
The world edged closer to a 2020 goal to repair vast areas of damaged natural lands and forests.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Malawi arrests man paid to have sex with 100 children
The little-known local practice lasts three days and is performed in southern Malawi by men known as "hyenas" at the request of a girl's parents after her first menstruation.
Tue Jul 26 2016
Cheerful Madonna shrugs off controversy in Malawi
The pop star and the new Malawi president, Peter Mutharika, are expected to meet on Monday.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Everyday peril for Albinos in Malawi
Six albinos have been killed in the poor southern African nation since December, according to the Association of Persons with Albinism in Ma
Tue Apr 21 2015
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
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024