Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix 'sexist' constitution
The legislation still needs to be approved by the upper house, but campaigners are hopeful it should go through.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Campaigners say little has changed and not enough has been done to deter violence against women.
Mon Aug 19 2024
FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates
Despite tougher sentences introduced after a 2012 gang-rape case, campaigners argue little has changed in the criminal justice system.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Davos 2023: Greta Thunberg to meet IEA chief Birol
Thunberg is due to meet Birol along with fellow campaigners Helena Gualinga, Vanessa Nakate and Luisa Neubauer.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conference
Anti-meat campaigners have been protesting food kiosks at the COP27 summit for selling burgers and chicken.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-vaccine campaigners
The doctor's death reflected a broader trend of threats against medical staff, the Austrian physicians' association said.
Mon Aug 01 2022
What a waste: US campaigner wears his trash for a month
Greenfield wears around 62 pounds (28 kilograms) of rubbish generated from the drinks, snacks and meals he has consumed.
Mon May 23 2022
Abuse campaigner says Australia's prime minister apology not enough
A prominent campaigner said she wanted to see action more than words.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Say it with sheep? Flock forms syringe shape in COVID jab push
A German campaigner is hoping the emotional appeal of 700 sheep forming the shape of a giant syringe will reach the hearts and minds of people hesitating to take a COVID-19 injection.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Desmond Tutu an exceptional human being - Malaysian minister
The passing of South Africa's anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is a loss of an exceptional human being, said Malaysia's Senior Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Dec 27 2021
World leaders mourn passing of South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu
Messages of condolences are pouring in from across the world, mourning South Africa's anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who died Sunday at the age of 90.
Mon Dec 27 2021
'They just talk': Prince Charles understands Thunberg's frustrations
Charles said he understood why campaigners took direct action when faced with the inactivity of politicians.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Hong Kong bank staff arrested in US$810m laundering probe
Hong Kong prides itself as one of the world's most free economies, but transparency campaigners have long complained that lax regulations make it an easy place to launder money.
Wed Jan 20 2021
From macaques to crabs, wildlife faces threat from face masks
Campaigners have urged people to bin used masks properly and snip the straps to reduce the risk of animals becoming ensnared.
Wed Jan 13 2021
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