More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says in a statement, the rise documented in the study was alarming.
Sun Nov 17 2024
New Zealand offers national apology to people abused in care
The report reveals 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care suffered abuse, prompting an official apology.
Tue Nov 12 2024
AKPK reports 53,000 under-30s owe RM1.9 bln - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan reveals that 28% of Malaysian working adults have borrowed money to buy essential goods, according to AKPK.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Malaysian police rescue 400 minors from suspected sexual abuse at Islamic charity homes
The victims were allegedly sodomised by adult guardians and later taught to sodomise other children at the homes, he said.
Thu Sep 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] The impact of micro-credentials on lifelong learning and Fourth Industrial Revolution
With courses focusing on artificial intelligence, the IoT, and smart technologies, micro-credentials help adult learners acquire comprehensive skills that align with rapid digitalisation.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Two children killed in 'ferocious' knife attack, UK police say
Nine other children were wounded, six of them critically, and two adults were in a critical condition.
Tue Jul 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy
Usage-based insurance (UBI) is effectively a more sophisticated option for car insurance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
New Zealand to apologise after enquiry finds 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
The inquiry detailed a litany of abuses in state and faith-based care, including rape, sterilisation and electric shocks.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Indonesia minister threatens to shut down X over adult content
Indonesia has strict rules that ban the sharing online of content deemed obscene.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers.
Fri May 24 2024
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Plane with 5 people on board crashes in Virginia
It was reported that four adults and one child died in the plane crash.
Mon Mar 11 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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