The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Top UN officials to Netanyahu: Help us ease civilian suffering
Heads of UNWFP and UNICEF privately appeals to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for help to alleviate the suffering of countless civilians.
Wed Oct 23 2024
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says
The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024
It's About YOUth: Amplifying youths’ voices in climate action
Youths are most impacted by climate change though they have contributed the least to the crisis. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability’s Undersecretary Dr Hartini Mohd Nasir and UNICEF Malaysia’s Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham talk about the role of youth in driving climate action and the need to amplify their voices.
Fri Oct 04 2024
UNICEF Head 'deeply concerned' over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon
The number of people internally displaced by the violence has spiked to more than one million, including over 300,000 children.
Tue Oct 01 2024
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024
UNICEF finds 90 pct of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth
In the Gaza Strip, months of hostilities and restrictions on humanitarian aid have collapsed the food and health systems, UNICEF said.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Israel still imposing 'unlawful' restrictions on Gaza aid, UN rights office says
Israel continues to impose unlawful restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian assistance, said a spokesperson of UNHR.
Tue Apr 16 2024
UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive
According to UNICEF, many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not "even have the energy to cry."
Mon Mar 18 2024
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent
The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Children traumatised by Nepal quake need aid to rebuild lives - UNICEF
UNICEF said about 200,000 people, including 68,000 children, still need humanitarian assistance to recover from the disaster.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Gaza's child amputees face further risks without expert care
More than 1,000 children had undergone leg amputations, sometimes more than once or on both legs, by end-November, according to UNICEF.
Sat Jan 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Stop normalising child marriages!
The fact that child marriage remains 'still LEGAL' in Malaysia may have unintended 'normalisation' effect on the rape cases.
Wed Dec 20 2023
It's About YOUth: The road to COP28
COP28 will take place in Dubai from November 30, with hundreds of Malaysian delegates expected to attend. Jasmin Irisha from UNICEF and Eqram Mustaqeem from the Malaysian Youth Delegation discuss Malaysia’s contributions and the importance of youth engagement in climate action beyond the conference.
Fri Nov 24 2023
It's About YOUth: The road to COP28
COP28 will take place in Dubai from November 30, with hundreds of Malaysian delegates expected to attend. Jasmin Irisha from UNICEF and Eqram Mustaqeem from the Malaysian Youth Delegation discuss Malaysia’s contributions and the importance of youth engagement in climate action beyond the conference.
Fri Nov 24 2023
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