Japanese journalist held in Myanmar gets three more years in prison - Asahi
A Myanmar court sentenced Japanese journalist Toru Kubota to an additional three years in prison on charges of violating an immigration law.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe, says poll
Bach hopes the Japanese public will warm to the Games once competition begins and as Japanese athletes begin winning medals.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectators
Tokyo Olympics organisers decided today against selling alcohol at venues while defending plans to allow thousands of spectators.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi
The Japanese government is considering crafting a new economic stimulus package before the expected snap election.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Japan PM Suga signals chance of calling snap election - Asahi
Suga said there was a chance he could call a snap general election before his current term as head of the ruling ends in September.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Analysis: A sobering strategy for pandemic times: Japan brewers bank on alcohol-free beer boom
Masuda embraces the opportunity to take what in Japan are known as "liver rest days" and try out a range of alcohol-free beer brands.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Japan's Suga in pole position for PM as debate kicks off
Suga already has 58 per cent of total LDP votes - more than the majority required - without even counting the additional 141 votes.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Japan's Suga jumps in popularity, tops favourability poll for next PM
The survey highlights the growing momentum for Suga, the government's chief spokesman, who emerged as the front-runner to replace Abe.
Fri Sep 04 2020
Asahi Aero Malaysia opens RM18 million facility
The aircraft parts surface treatment facility in Klang is the company's first in Southeast Asia.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore
The driver urinated over the rails before departure as he did not want to cause a delay by going to the restroom.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Japan woman beats husband to death over affairs 36 years ago: media
A Japanese woman, who beat her husband to death over his love affairs 36 years ago, has avoided jail time, according to local newspaper Asahi Shimbun.
Fri Jun 26 2015
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