
More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Strongest ocean current will slow with melting Antartic ice sheets
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current could slow by around 20 per cent by 2050 in a high carbon emissions scenario, researchers reveal.
Sat Mar 08 2025

Couple charged with murder, abuse of 5-year-old boy
The married couple was charged in separate courts with abusing and murdering a young boy in their care last week.
Fri Mar 07 2025

SpaceX's Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean
This is the second straight failure this year for Elon Musk's Mars rocket program.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Johor Causeway jam: Govt to expand use of QR codes for car users this year - DPM Fadillah
Using QR codes, immigration matters can be completed in just three seconds, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Mar 03 2025

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population
The AI-driven humanoid robot is a prototype future "caregiver" for Japan's rapidly ageing population and shortage of age care workers.
Sun Mar 02 2025

Trump floats $5 million 'gold card' as a route to US citizenship
"Wealthy people would be coming into our country by buying this card," says Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Why ‘low carbon’ roses are flown around the world
No one expects you to know how a flower was grown, worker conditions, or its full carbon footprint assessment.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Soccer - Liverpool boss Slot handed two-match touchline ban after sending off
Arne Slot was shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver for using "offensive, insulting or abusive language," the Premier League says.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Dozens hurt in suspected car ramming attack in Munich before German election
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Fri Feb 14 2025
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[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life
Studies suggest social support plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients.
Tue Feb 11 2025

South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say
The female teacher is in hospital for self-inflicted wounds and hasn't been arrested yet as police continue investigating, an official says.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025