From pixels to pails, crowdfunded wells quench thirst in Senegal's drylands
Water scarcity is so acute at this time of year that many communities face a dire choice: water your farms or quench you thirst.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Govt allocates RM30 mln to MyCIF as additional fund to equity crowdfunding
The government will be allocating RM30 million to MyCIF as an additional fund to equity crowdfunding in an effort to support start-up companies in the sustainability and social enterprise agenda.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Viral social app Kitajaga launches crowdfunding campaign on GlobalSadaqah
Kitajaga App is seeking to fundraise RM200,000 on the charity crowdfunding platform to cover 4 months of operational expenses.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Budget 2021 to get economy into faster recovery mode - KPMG
Another innovative proposal involves the granting of a limited tax deduction to individuals for amounts invested in Equity Crowdfunding ventures.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Crowdfunding to finance SMEs
Crowdfunding platform, Funding Societies is targeting to collect RM20 million investment and disbursement of financing up to 200 Small Medium Enterprise (SME) within this year.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Couples desperate for children turn to crowdfunding fertility
Loans, 401(k)s, credit cards, and now perfect strangers are being tapped to cover the high cost in vitro treatments.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Supernewsroom turns to crowdfunding for expansion plan
The digital media relations platform will be listed on equity-based crowdfunding site CrowdPlus.asia next month, in an effort to raise RM1 million.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Muslim charities raise nearly $45,000 to rebuild burned-down black churches
Three Muslim charities have launched a "Respond with Love" crowdfunding campaign to rebuild damaged black churches. They have raised nearly $45,000 since starting the fundraiser last week.
Sat Jul 11 2015
'Iron Man' star eyes crowdfunding for Miles Davis movie
Don Cheadle is hoping to make a movie about jazz icon Miles Davis and has turned to crowd-funding website Indiegogo to raise cash.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Lights out for Earth Hour's global crowdfunding call
Iconic landmarks around the world were plunged into darkness Saturday as lights went out in thousands of places for Earth Hour.
Sun Mar 30 2014
Japan director turns to crowdfunding for anti-nuclear film
Japanese film director Takafumi Ota turns to the public for financing his film after he was turned away by several influential sponsors.
Wed Nov 27 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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