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Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore postponed to next January - PM

Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore postponed to next January - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the delay was due to Singapore PM Lawrence Wong being down with COVID-19.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Recent scientific studies suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report

World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report

The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina

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
Cooperation from all parties required to address school dropouts - PM Anwar

Cooperation from all parties required to address school dropouts - PM Anwar

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said support should be provided to enhance children's abilities to prevent them from dropping out of school.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Prosecution withdraws appeal against Lokman Adam

Prosecution withdraws appeal against Lokman Adam

Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid said he had received instructions to withdraw the appeal against the decision of the Sessions Court.
Wed Sep 04 2024
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms

South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms

A COVID-19 spike and a trainee doctors' strike could overwhelm emergency rooms next month, with many doctors also off for a public holiday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

The clade 1b variety of mpox has triggered global concern because it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment

Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment

The fortunes of the two candidates appeared to be on opposite trajectories in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware

Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware

US President Joe Biden is vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms, said White House press secretary.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run

Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run

Over 190,000 Ukrainian boys aged 14-17 have registered for temporary protected status in EU countries since the conflict began.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery

Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery

Scientists in the United Kingdom have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Syrian army command tells officers that Assad's rule has ended, officer says

Syrian army command tells officers that Assad's rule has ended, officer says

Syrian rebels said Damascus was "now free of Assad".
Sun Dec 08 2024
Up to 1.5 million people could flee Syrian escalation, UN official says

Up to 1.5 million people could flee Syrian escalation, UN official says

Syrian rebels press on with their lightning offensive against government forces.
Sun Dec 08 2024
The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research

The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.
Sat Dec 07 2024
South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote

South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote

Only 195 votes were cast, below the threshold of 200 needed for the vote to count.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people

Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people

The researchers deciphered the diet of a woman who lived roughly 12,800 years ago based on chemical clues in the bones of her son.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Tennis - Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign

Tennis - Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023

Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023

The ONS says the world of celebrity seems to have influenced the rising popularity of some names.
Sat Dec 07 2024
After Trump's win, his election denial movement marches on

After Trump's win, his election denial movement marches on

Since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has gone quiet on his false claims of voter fraud.
Sat Dec 07 2024