China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Cops nab five suspected GISB members, seize motorhomes
Police seized two motorhomes bearing the company's logo at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border heading towards Thailand.
Thu Sep 19 2024
WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers
Rising global temperatures due to climate change have led the glacier to retreat and the permafrost to melt.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Bangladesh says it forgot to remove UN logos from vehicles as it contained unrest
The vehicle was carrying gun-bearing soldiers on a street in Dhaka, as security forces cracked down on student-led protests.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony
The national athletes will be led by two flag bearers, diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises and sailor Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the highest achievement with direct investment approved in 2023 was RM329.5 bln.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM
Diesel subsidy rationalisation ensures efficient management to prevent misuse and reach the appropriate groups.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Stern action needed over sale of socks bearing the word 'Allah' by KK Mart
IKIM urge the Malaysian community to understand the sensitivities that are allowed or prohibited in any religion.
Tue Mar 19 2024
MSF slams US on Gaza at UN, says children as young as 5 want to die
Children who do survive this war will not only bear the visible wounds of traumatic injuries, but the invisible ones too, said MSF.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale
US director Martin Scorsese's works include films, such as Taxi Driver, Shutter Island and Gangs of New York.
Wed Feb 21 2024
How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China'
In total, North Korea exported 1,680 tonnes of false eyelashes, beards and wigs to China in 2023, worth around $167 million.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Actor Stephen Fry takes aim at royal guards to ban the use of bear fur caps
The soldiers of the King's Guard wear the famous tall bearskin caps known as a busby, for ceremonial events.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024