
Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UNRWA provides food assistance to two million people in Gaza since ceasefire
UNRWA restores access to services to nearly 180,000 people in Khan Younis, Rafah, and Gaza by re-opening health centres.
Sun Mar 02 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025

UNRWA says Gaza hospitals "have become death traps"
Only 14 hospitals out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are now partially operating, and are facing a severe shortage of supplies.
Thu Jan 09 2025

No safety for civilians anywhere in Gaza: UN humanitarians
More than 80 per cent of the Gaza Strip is under Israeli evacuation orders, according to UN humanitarians.
Sat Jan 04 2025

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
The resolution demands that Israel respect UNRWA's mandate and "enable its operations to proceed without impediment or restriction."
Thu Dec 12 2024

UNRWA: Scale of suffering witnessed in Gaza over this past year has shaken faith in human rights
The rights being denied to the people of Gaza are the same rights meant to protect us all, says UNRWA.
Wed Dec 11 2024

Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency
UNRWA highlights "the plight of the Palestine refugees," noting that it "remains the longest unresolved refugee crisis in the world."
Sun Dec 01 2024

Large Gaza food convoy violently looted, UNRWA says
The looting resulted in the loss of 98 trucks.
Mon Nov 18 2024

'We will die from hunger': Gazans decry Israel's UNRWA ban
The law could deny thousands of their main source of aid at a time when everything around them is being destroyed.
Sat Nov 16 2024

Entire generation in Gaza would lose education if UNRWA collapses, says UN
In Gaza, dismantling UNRWA will collapse the United Nation's humanitarian response, which relies heavily on the agency's infrastructure.
Fri Nov 15 2024

Malaysia calls for global support for UNRWA, rejects Israel’s move to delegitimise agency
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterates Malaysia's commitment to ending Israel's ongoing aggression and supporting the Palestinian cause.
Tue Nov 12 2024

Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms
Aid workers and UN officials say humanitarian conditions continue to be dire in Gaza.
Tue Nov 05 2024

Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA - Ambassador to UN
Israel terminates its cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, announced.
Mon Nov 04 2024

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025