2024 Nobel prizes announced this week
The Nobel prizes are presented to the laureates on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel's death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Swedish sailor found dead on yacht in Labuan
A Swedish sailor was found dead aboard his yacht anchored near Kampung Patau-Patau waters last night (Thursday).
Fri May 10 2024
Police again remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament
Police again forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists, driving them away in a police van for the second time this week.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Police remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament entrance
Police officers lifted and dragged Greta Thunberg before putting her down on ground some 20 metres away from the door she was obstructing.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Suspected Brussels gunman who killed two Swedes dies after being shot by police - media
The 45-year-old man suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in Brussels, was shot in the chest and died in hospital from his wounds.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran burning
Iraq also suspended the working permit of Sweden's Ericsson on Iraqi soil.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Malaysia condemns the Islamophobic act of burning the holy Quran in Stockholm, Sweden
A Swedish citizen of Iraqi origin reportedly tore up a copy of the Quran and burned it in front of a Stockholm mosque.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Greta Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state
Greta to proceed with a class action lawsuit against the Swedish state for "insufficient climate policy".
Tue Mar 21 2023
Malaysia strongly condemns politician's Quran burning act in Sweden - PM Anwar
Malaysia has condemned in the strongest terms the Islamophobic act of extremist Swedish-Danish far-right politician, Rasmus Paludan in burning a copy of the Quran in Stockholm.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Iran on Saturday strongly condemned the burning of the Quran by a Swedish-Danish right-wing extremist in Sweden, calling it an attempt to stoke hatred and violence against Muslims.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Justin Bieber slams H&M "trash" merchandise featuring his image
Justin Bieber lashed out at H&M saying the Swedish retailer had not obtained his approval over clothes featuring his image and lyrics.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Swedish geneticist wins Nobel medicine prize for decoding ancient DNA
Svante Paabo won the prize for "discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution," the Award committee said.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears
Thunberg said the issue had been "pretty much non-existent", during the campaign.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Soccer: Playoff match with Russia 'almost unthinkable', says Swedish FA boss
Sweden are due to face the Czech Republic in a World Cup playoff Group B match on March 24.
Thu Feb 24 2022
This electric surfboard promises a new kind of thrill
Swedish manufacturer Awake has unveiled its brand new electric surfboard, which can reach 56 km/h on the water.
Fri Feb 11 2022
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