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
Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging
The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
For past 11 months they have transformed around 40 tonnes of discarded plastic bottles, about 5,000 bottles per day, by "upcycling" them.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Customs scores major drug bust, seizes 88 kg cocaine worth RM17.6 mil at KLIA Air Cargo Complex
The team from the Narcotics Branch seized four boxes containing 995 glass bottles containing capsules suspected to contain cocaine.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.
Sat Jun 17 2023
Plastic pirouettes: Japan's recycled bottle ballet
"Plastic", aims to draw attention to a global pollution crisis through some unusual set and wardrobe design.
Sun Jan 29 2023
Flood scars beauty of Tok Bali Beach
Visitors have had to put up with the waste - empty plastic bottles, rotten wood and dry leaves - scattered in heaps along the sandy beach.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Four good reasons to switch plastic water bottles for a reusable alternative
So, if you haven't already got yourself a trusty refillable metal water bottle, here are four reasons why you should!
Sun Oct 16 2022
Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic
To combat the waste, local authorities now promote the use of refillable water bottles.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Govt to gazette maximum retail price for cooking oil in bottles - Annuar
The government will gazette the maximum retail price for palm cooking oil in bottles to ensure that the product will have its maximum retail price from time to time.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Mexican beauty queen, Romanian-Dutch man arrested after chase across Europe over $1.7 million wine theft
After a nine-month chase across Europe, police have arrested the duo in Croatia over the theft of prestige bottles of wine in Spain.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Police looking for 20 men involved in Sri Petaling clash
Police said several vehicles parked by the roadside were damaged after being hit by iron rods and liquor bottles used in the brawl.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Ceiling price control for chicken, eggs, subsidies for bottled cooking oil discontinued
Ceiling price control for chicken, chicken eggs and subsidies for palm cooking oil in bottles of two, three and five kilogrammes (kg) will not be continued from July 1.
Tue Jun 21 2022
GOF8 foils attempt to smuggle vape liquid using courier service lorry
GOF8 foiled an attempt to smuggle 21,600 bottles of vape liquid, worth RM1.18 million, using a courier service lorry at Pos Simpangan in Tumpat.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Recycling plastic bottles may be good for the planet but less so for our health, study finds
Drinks packaged in recycled PET bottles can contain more chemicals than those bottled in new, study reveals.
Sun Mar 27 2022
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024