S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate
Authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Vietnam records almost 100,000 dengue cases
The infection number in the capital city of Hanoi has shown no sign of declining.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Declining trend in school dropouts
Lim Hui Ying said the dropout rate involving Year Three, Four and Six students for the period between 2019 to 2022 increased.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Marriages in China slump to historic low
The drop in couples tieing the knot, comes as authorities deal with a declining birth rate and a falling population.
Mon Jun 12 2023
It's 'now or never' to stop Japan's shrinking population, PM says
Fumio Kishida pledges to take urgent steps to tackle the country's declining birth rate.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study
Exposure to pollution, plastics, smoking, drugs, prescribed medication, including poor diet lifestyle, suggested to be contributory factors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Urgency lacking as TB passes COVID as biggest killer: Expert
With global COVID deaths steadily declining, "TB has regained the dubious distinction", Spigelman said.
Wed Oct 26 2022
'Political fix' needed for Wikileaks' Assange - lawyer
Legal appeals against Assange's extradition to the US could continue for another decade and his health is declining, his lawyer said.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Number of youth bankrupts in country declining - Deputy Minister
Ti said based on information from the Malaysian Department of Insolvency, there were 10,137 bankrupt youths in 2020 until June 2022.
Mon Aug 15 2022
World's oldest known male giant panda, An An, dies at 35
An An's health had showed steady signs of deterioration over the past few weeks, with his food intake declining.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Bankruptcy trend declining, action by banks is the last resort - BNM governor
The bankruptcy cases trend among individuals has been declining since 2016, including the period during which the OPR was raised in 2018.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Pay attention to health to prevent microsleep - Expert
A psychology lecturer described microsleep as a signal to indicate that a person's health condition is declining.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Shift in consumer purchasing behaviour as inflation hits
Consumers' purchasing behaviour in the country has been showing a declining shift as inflation, caused mainly by higher commodities prices, puts pressure on household budgets.
Wed May 04 2022
Two PKRC opened at HPJ, HTAR to face possible COVID case surge
The PKRC at the MAEPS is expected to be closed this month due to the declining number of patients.
Mon May 02 2022
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
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