Child dies due to neglect: Couple pleads guilty
The couple faced imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of RM50,000 or both, if convicted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Two-year-old girl dies after being left in car for over seven hours
Police said the mother stopped for a short while to complete some online business matters and forgot to drop off her child at the nursery.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Appeal to car manufacturers to help prevent child deaths in cars
We have had 3 deaths of young children in cars due to thermal injury in the past four to five weeks.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Indonesia suspends licences of two more drug firms amid probe into child deaths
Indonesian authorities investigate the deaths of nearly 200 children due to acute kidney injury.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Syrup medicines linked to child deaths in Indonesia not registered in Malaysia - MOH
Five syrup medicines linked to the deaths of children in Indonesia are not registered in Malaysia.
Mon Oct 24 2022
Indonesia reports 99 child deaths from acute kidney injury this year
Indonesia forms an expert team to look into the AKI spike among children.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Last goodbyes as Thailand marks lives of child massacre victims
This was one of the world's worst recent child death tolls in a massacre by a single killer.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG
The four cough and cold syrup products, linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia, are not registered in Malaysia, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO
Lab analysis confirmed "unacceptable" amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can be toxic and lead to acute kidney injury.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Eight children dead, more missing as flooding destroys Afghan homes
Samantha Mort said the child death toll could rise, and more children were missing and injured in the chaos wrecked by the floods.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Indonesia detects 15 cases of severe hepatitis after 3 child deaths
Some health experts have linked the illness to an infection by a type of adenovirus, a family of common viruses that can cause flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Mon May 09 2022
COVID-19 rising among children as Indonesia crisis grows
Health authorities said weekly child deaths from COVID-19 rose to 24 last week from 13 in the previous week, many under five years old.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Malaria death toll to exceed COVID-19's in sub-Saharan Africa - WHO
The focus of global funding and attention has been diverted, making preventable child deaths more likely.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Ikea to recall chests of drawers after child deaths
Furniture giant Ikea said it would recall its hugely popular Malm model of chest of drawers after six children were crushed to death when the chests tipped over.
Tue Jun 28 2016
What animals kill and eat children?
A quick list of man-eaters who preyed on human children.
Thu Jun 16 2016
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