MOE views seriously rise in suicidal thoughts, ‘Barcode' trend among students
The 'barcode' trend involves students cutting their arms with sharp objects, falsely believing it helps them cope with depression.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered
Barcode faces competition from the younger QR code, the information-filled squares used in smartphones.
Wed Apr 05 2023
How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming
These stripes look like a barcode, comprised of lines that turn increasingly red from left to right.
Sat Nov 26 2022
MOH studying use of barcode on COVID-19 self-test kits
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying the use of barcode on COVID-19 self-test kits to facilitate updates of the results on the MySejahtera application.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Scan here: Italian tattoos COVID vaccine pass on arm
A student in Italy has become an unexpected Internet sensation after tattooing the barcode of his Covid certificate on his arm.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Govt mulling adding 'Z' to barcode to aid GST implementation
As the pharmaceutical industry has over 3,000 zero-rated GST items, the 'Z' in the barcode will identify whether an item is standard- or zero-rated.
Sat Feb 07 2015
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 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