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Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

It seems that saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not figure in the priorities of developed countries.
Sat Dec 14 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?

Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?

Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.
Thu Nov 21 2024
COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

Here's a breakdown of the known sticking points and what happens next.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29 Azerbaijan operating company awarded ISO 20121 certification

COP29 Azerbaijan operating company awarded ISO 20121 certification

Azerbaijan is the first country in COP history to receive ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Event Management and Delivery.
Tue Nov 19 2024
COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future

COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future

Participants of COP29 highlights the importance of amplifying womens voices and initiatives for more effective global climate action.
Mon Nov 18 2024
COP29: Empowering youth for a digital climate revolution

COP29: Empowering youth for a digital climate revolution

COP29 highlights digital climate solutions and the vital role of youth as innovators and agents of change.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says

Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says

The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas.
Wed Nov 13 2024
COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

Antonio Guterres says time is running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Malaysia drills down 7 key focus areas for upcoming UNFCCC-COP29 Baku

Malaysia drills down 7 key focus areas for upcoming UNFCCC-COP29 Baku

Malaysia is set to showcase its whole-of-nation commitment to global climate action and regional sustainability through Malaysia Pavilion.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Malaysia strengthens sustainability foothold at COP29 as country assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025

Malaysia strengthens sustainability foothold at COP29 as country assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025

The Malaysia Pavilion showcases the nation's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and its vision for ASEAN Chairmanship 2025.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth

Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth

Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.
Fri Jan 17 2025
ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting

ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting

ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort

Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort

Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting

Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting

The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy

448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.
Fri Jan 17 2025
TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers

TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers

The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025
China's population falls for a third consecutive year

China's population falls for a third consecutive year

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal

Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'

US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'

We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads

Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads

Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.
Fri Jan 17 2025