
S. Korea formally becomes 'super-aged' society
The number of South Koreans aged 65 or older stood at 10.24 million, accounting for 20.0 per cent of the country's total population.
Tue Dec 24 2024

Victims aged 50 and above suffer highest losses in online fraud cases - CCID
Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf says throughout 2022 until last year, 59,974 individuals had fallen victim to online fraud and scams.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children, malnourished at risk, WHO says
The WHO says all severe cases reported to be severely malnourished, and majority of cases were children, particularly those aged under five.
Wed Dec 11 2024

Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run
Over 190,000 Ukrainian boys aged 14-17 have registered for temporary protected status in EU countries since the conflict began.
Sun Dec 08 2024

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86, lawyer says
According to his lawyer, Tun Daim Zainuddin has been hospitalised for the past two weeks.
Wed Nov 13 2024

US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91
Quincy Jones was a trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and winner of 27 Grammy Awards.
Mon Nov 04 2024

Four suspects linked to GISBH remanded for three days
The remand order for the four males, aged 15 to 45, was issued by Magistrate Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri at the Kota Bharu Court Complex today.
Wed Sep 25 2024

Blogger Raja Petra dies aged 74 in United Kingdom
Raja Petra Kamarudin's death was confirmed by his brother, Raja Idris, this morning.
Tue Sep 10 2024

11 districts have been identified as ageing districts - DOSM
According to DWEN, ageing is when the population of 60 years and over comprises 15 per cent of the total population.
Fri Aug 30 2024

Spain's Maria Branyas, world’s oldest person, dies aged 117
Born March 4, 1907, Maria Branyas had been known throughout Spain as Super-Grandma.
Wed Aug 21 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents
According to the Morning Consult research, 65% of Gen Alpha children, aged 8-10 years, spend up to four hours a day on social media.
Mon Aug 05 2024

Police record statement from father of 12-year-old boy driving car
Initial investigation found the boy was driving a car on a joyride with his two younger siblings aged six and four.
Tue Jul 30 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

Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025