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Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea

Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea

The submission of the continental shelf beyond the current 200 nautical miles is to exercise the rights.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago

Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago

These rocks are found in the oldest parts of what are today the continents, called cratons.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Indonesia, Malaysia commit to resolving border dispute, Ambalat

Indonesia, Malaysia commit to resolving border dispute, Ambalat

The border issue in Ambalat arose because of overlapping territorial waters of the EEZ and the continental shelf between the two countries.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Sulawesi SEA treaty does not involve Ambalat block - Mohamad

Sulawesi SEA treaty does not involve Ambalat block - Mohamad

Wisma Putra had issued a clarification on June 20 that the Sulawesi Sea Treaty, did not involve the maritime borders in the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between both countries.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Beyonce announces first new tour in nearly seven years

Beyonce announces first new tour in nearly seven years

The "Renaissance World Tour" will kick off in Stockholm on May 10, travelling across the continent until the end of June.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa

Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa

For cast members of Wakanda Forever, the Marvel blockbuster had a positive impact on perceptions of the continent.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday

Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday

For many Indigenous Australians, who trace their lineage on the continent back 50,000 years, it is "Invasion Day".
Wed Jan 26 2022
The Continent: Africa's ambitious newspaper, designed for WhatsApp

The Continent: Africa's ambitious newspaper, designed for WhatsApp

Even though it's published as a PDF file, The Continent feels like an old-fashioned newspaper: Catchy headlines, short stories, reported pieces and interviews.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Immunised but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal

Immunised but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal

Although the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in Europe has been authorized by the continents drug regulatory agency, the same shot manufactured in India hasn't been given the green light.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa

Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa

Meet the needs of African consumers looking for luxury clothing and highlight designers from the continent.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries  and winter is coming

Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries and winter is coming

Europe's resurgence of the coronavirus is dealing a second blow to the continent's restaurants, which already suffered under lockdowns in the spring.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting

Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting

Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
COVID-19: Foreign Ministry to assist affected Malaysians in Africa

COVID-19: Foreign Ministry to assist affected Malaysians in Africa

The Foreign Ministry through its missions in Africa continues to provide the best alternative for Malaysians in the continent who are affected by the border closure and temporary suspension of flights
Sun Jun 07 2020
At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in pandemic: U.N. agency

At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in pandemic: U.N. agency

The U.N. Economic Commission for Africa is calling for a $100 billion safety net for the continent.
Sat Apr 18 2020
A Malaysian geologist in New York

A Malaysian geologist in New York

In his first column, the geologist with 30-years experience working with Petronas gives an introduction to the world of geology; beginning with his work at the United Nations with UNCLOS in New York.
Tue Jan 15 2019
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

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’ 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