COVID pressures China's hospitals as countries mandate tests for travellers
The scale of the outbreak and doubts over official data prompted some countries to enact new travel rules on Chinese visitors.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Millions in China's Chengdu thrown into extended COVID lockdown
Since last week, Chengdu mostly reported less than 200 new cases a day, a tiny fraction compared with outbreaks in other parts of the world.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Chengdu locks down 21.2 million as Chinese cities battle COVID
Residents of Chengdu were ordered to stay home with households allowed to send one person per day to shop for necessities.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Mestron gets clearance letter from MOH relating to COVID-19 vaccine
Mestron is currently in the midst of negotiating with Zhongyu Yexing (Chengdu) Industrial Co., Ltd. on the details of the potential collaboration.
Sun Jan 31 2021
China approves $12.86 billion high-speed railway project in southwestern China
The project will link Chengdu city in southwestern Sichuan province to cities along the way to Chongqing municipality.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Welcome to the jungle: Plants overrun Chinese apartment blocks
Without any tenants to care for them, the eight towers have been overrun by their own plants and invaded by mosquitoes.
Tue Sep 15 2020
China police restrict access near U.S. consulate in Chengdu as closure looms
The U.S. was believed to be due to exit the premises in retaliation for China being ousted from its Houston consulate.
Mon Jul 27 2020
China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
The tit-for-tat response marks yet another round of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Made in China plane makes first commercial flight
China's homegrown regional jet made its first commercial flight Tuesday, operator Chengdu Airlines said, after years of delays.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Infographic: Interesting facts on panda pair Xing Xing and Liang Liang
Giant panda pair from Chengdu, China, Xing Xing and Liang Liang were flown to Malaysia, on loan for 10 years.
Sat May 24 2014
MASKargo to fly giant pandas with newly adorned freighter
MASKargo has adorned its two-year-old A330 freighter to carry the two giant pandas from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur.
Mon May 19 2014
China's panda pair to arrive Wednesday
The pair will be taken to Zoo Negara and quarantined for a month at its enclosure which has been built at the zoo.
Sun May 18 2014
World's largest building opens in China
The towering 100-metre (330-foot) high New Century Global Centre, which is said to to be big enough to hold 20 Sydney Opera Houses, recently opened its doors Chengdu.
Mon Jul 15 2013
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