Police free 26 Bangladeshi men from illegal confinement
Perak police said Bangladeshi immigrants had been confined for eight days before being freed by a police team who raided the building.
Thu Jul 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] A genocidal rampage on a rumble
Given the extent to which Gazans have been bombed to pulp, nearly 1.7 million of them confined to Rafah.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Appeals court dismisses Najib's bid to attend proceedings in 1MDB lawsuit
A three-man bench held that the proceedings that the former prime minister wanted to attend was confined to the hearing of a Mareva injunction at the High Court.
Fri Nov 24 2023
State election: Orang Asli woman in confinement goes to poll with baby
A total of 2, 688 registered electors are expected to cast their votes at SK Kuala Betis.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, lava confined to crater
The lava flows are currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Caste in India: Hip hop fights for Dalit rights
About 240 million Dalits are confined to the bottom of India's hierarchical society.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Dutch crown princess confined to royal palace due to kidnapping threats
Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia remains confined to her home due to kidnapping threats against her, the king and queen of the Netherlands have said.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Russia's Navalny says he is back in solitary confinement
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said he had been placed in solitary confinement for 14 days for refusing to wash a fence.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
People who have fled such compounds in recent months have reported being detained against their will under brutal conditions.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Four men charged with criminal intimidation, committing mischief against borrowers
Four men appeared on charges of criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement and committing mischief against 11 borrowers of money from illegal money lenders or 'Ah Long'.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Cops rescue woman believed to be victim of human trafficking in Pasir Gudang
A police team raided the house and rescued the woman, who had been kept confined with the doors locked from the outside.
Tue Aug 30 2022
'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health
Some 220 million Chinese children and young people have been confined for prolonged periods due to COVID restrictions.
Tue Aug 30 2022
COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1
Most of the city's 25 million residents have been confined to their homes for almost all of the lockdown which began on April 1.
Tue May 31 2022
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
Stephen Innes expects the ringgit to be confined to a tight range and the Asian forex exchanges to remain in a wait-and-see mode.
Mon May 30 2022
Shanghai hits prized 'zero COVID' status but lockdown lingers
But most residents will have to put up with confinement for a while longer before resuming more normal life.
Tue May 17 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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