122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023
820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab
Lukanisman Awang Saun said global disruption in supply of HPV vaccines caused by COVID-19 pandemic affected the delivery of HPV vaccination.
Tue Oct 17 2023
North Korea's Kim appears to have departed for Russia for summit with Putin - YTN
The trip, if confirmed, would be Kim Jong Un's first visit abroad in more than four years and the first since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Sep 11 2023
What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on Aug 29
NRECC said the return of the two panda cubs was delayed for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Helping MPs combat hate speech against migrants and refugees
The amount of hate especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic undermines the values that define us as a diverse society.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Last chance to view Yi Yi, Sheng Yi before panda cubs sent back to China in May
China has given the green light for Malaysia to return the two panda cubs after it was delayed for several years due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 31 2023
WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year
THE COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said.
Mon Mar 20 2023
ASEAN needs to come back stronger together to achieve quality, sustainable tourism - Sandiaga Uno
Member states of ASEAN need to come back stronger together in the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve quality and sustainable tourism.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide
The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide
The Chinese New Year is being celebrated on a big scale like the 'old normal' across the country, finally ending two years of modest festivities in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Jan 22 2023
South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$233 mln in 2022
South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a fresh high last year as limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continued to push up demand for physical albums.
Mon Jan 16 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024