Family of slain Kolkata doctor says police rushed them into cremation
According to the father of the doctor, police rushed the family into cremating even though they wanted to keep her body for some time.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Chinese province saw cremations jump during COVID surge
About 171,000 cremations were registered in Zhejiang - home to around 5pct of China's population - in the first three months of 2023.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Selangor to add two cremators to manage COVID-19 patients' remains - Amirudin
Two cremators will be added in Selangor soon, for speedier cremation of the remains of non-Muslim COVID-19 victims in the state.
Mon Jul 19 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: US returns RM1.9 bln in recovered 1MDB funds to M'sia, Brazil stops Astra vaccine for pregnant women after death
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Wed May 12 2021
India infections top 18 million as gravediggers work round the clock
Hotels and railway coaches have been converted into critical care facilities to make up for the shortage of hospital beds.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Mass cremations begin as India's capital faces deluge of COVID-19 deaths
People are turning to makeshift facilities that are undertaking mass burials and cremations as crematoriums come under pressure.
Fri Apr 23 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia records 2, 341 new COVID-19 cases, Continuous cremations cast doubt on India's COVID-19 death count
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Tue Apr 20 2021
Italian priest recalls COVID-19 'nightmare' of coffin-filled church
Hundreds of people were dying each day, most funerals were banned, burials and cremations were backed up and the dead had nowhere to go.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Triso Ferry Point tragedy: Family of victims appeal for public donation
The family is short of more than RM20,000, to cover the cost of the cremation which is more than RM60,000.
Mon Jan 04 2021
India's federal police to probe alleged gang rape of woman who died of injuries
Local authorities barricaded the village after the cremation to block opposition politicians and media from meeting the victim's family.
Sun Oct 04 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Rosmah's money laundering case fixed for Dec 2, Gang-raped victims body cremated by Indian police
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Wed Sep 30 2020
Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears
His seven-decade rule spanned some of the most tumultuous moments in Thai history, including several coups, a deadly crackdown on student protesters, natural disasters and a regional financial crisis.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Sea of black as thousands gather for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The Great Victory Chariot carrying the Royal Urn of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is pulled during a royal cremation procession.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Thai community in Ipoh pays last respects to King Bhumibol
The death of Thailand's beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 89, has devastated not just the people of that nation, but also those who have long resided here.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king
The king's cremation will feature ancient rites and a series of processions winding from the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic quarter to the 50-metre (165-feet) high Royal Crematorium.
Thu Oct 26 2017
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