Iranian hacker group aims at US election websites and media before vote, Microsoft says
The hackers performed reconnaissance and limited probing of multiple 'election-related websites' in several unnamed battleground states.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Factory fire kills 38 in Chinese city of Anyang; two people missing
Many of the victims were women who made winter cotton clothes and pants at the factory, according to media reports.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Brazil farmers bet on environmentally friendly cotton
Brazil is now the world's second-biggest cotton supplier, after the United States and the biggest producer of sustainable cotton.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Cotton rally squeezes Asian garment makers, threatens recovery from COVID
To remain viable, some yarn and garment makers are even replacing cotton with cheaper synthetic fabric.
Thu Jun 02 2022
This French start-up has created gift wrap made of coated cotton
More colorful than kraft paper, easier than furoshiki and much more ecological than disposable paper.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Eye-opening figures show the environmental impact of jeans
Jeans are still one of the most polluting products in the world.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Uniqlo shirts blocked at US border in January on China forced labour concern
Uniqlo brand shirts were blocked at the US border in January on concerns they violated a ban on cotton produced in the Xinjiang.
Wed May 19 2021
These tech innovations could truly help make fashion more ethical
Brands and start-ups alike are working to go even further by developing innovations that will help make fashion more ethical.
Fri Apr 09 2021
China warns companies against politicising actions regarding Xinjiang
Chinese social media users last week began circulating a 2020 statement by H&M announcing it would no longer source cotton from Xinjiang.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Swedish researchers are transforming old clothes into sugar
Swedish researchers develop an environmentally friendly method to convert textile cotton into glucose.
Wed Mar 03 2021
US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown
The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Uyghurs forced to pick cotton in Xinjiang. Here's what you need to know
Media reports citing government documents have implicated Xinjiangs cotton supply chain of forced labour.
Wed Dec 16 2020
China accused of forcing 570,000 people to pick cotton in Xinjiang
A Washington-based Center for Global Policy said it was very likely a major share of cotton from Xinjiang was 'tainted with forced labour'.
Wed Dec 16 2020
New cases of COVID-19 rise to four figures again; here are the main focus of MOH statement today
MOH confirms 110 patients were being treated in the ICU, 37 cases in need of respiratory assistance.
Thu Nov 19 2020
COVID-19: 1,290 new infections, 110 in ICU, four deaths
Malaysia recorded 878 recovery cases in 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of cases completely recovered to 38,132.
Thu Nov 19 2020
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