Rain kills 15 in southwest China as Xi urges better defences
Floods have forced thousands from their homes, bridges have been destroyed and homes and cars washed away.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Two Chinese cities ease COVID curbs after protests spread
The southwestern city of Chongqing will allow close contacts of people with COVID-19, who fulfil certain conditions, to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles
86 cities including Shanghai had issued red alerts, the highest in a three-tier warning system.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Chinese jet aborts takeoff, catches fire, causing minor injuries from evacuation
The pilots had interrupted the takeoff in line with procedures after experiencing an abnormality, CAAC said.
Thu May 12 2022
MITI: Strategic collaboration with China will benefit Malaysia
Strategic collaboration via Chongqing could lead to market expansion, technology sharing and cross-border investment.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Hishammuddin under quarantine, not joining ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein is unable to attend the Special ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Chongqing, China, tomorrow as well as to make working visits to Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar.
Sun Jun 06 2021
China trials mixing of COVID-19 vaccines from CanSinoBIO and Zhifei Longcom - Data
Chinese researchers are also running trials for two-dose-based vaccination of Ad5-nCoV, as well as an inhalation version of the vaccine.
Mon Apr 19 2021
British diplomat saves drowning student in southwest China
Stephen Ellison jumped into the water at a scenic spot in the municipality after spotting the struggling female student.
Tue Nov 17 2020
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
Carbon monoxide kills 16 in coal mine in southwest China
A total of 17 people were trapped in the mine, the Chongqing municipal government said on its social media account.
Sun Sep 27 2020
Freak storm sank China ferry with loss of 450 lives
The Eastern Star capsized with mostly elderly holidaymakers on board in June, the country's worst shipping disaster for more than six decades.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Air China flight makes emergency landing after bomb claim
An Air China flight was forced to make an emergency landing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Wednesday due to a bomb scare.
Wed Feb 25 2015
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