Malaysia needs to relook at retirement age policy -- World Bank
Malaysia's demographics have shifted to an era of low fertility and low mortality from a situation of high fertility and high mortality previously.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Biden wins Arizona, flips longtime Republican stronghold
The former vice president benefited from the states changing demographics and successfully won over swing voters.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Why is Singapore's COVID-19 death rate the world's lowest
Singapore has so far recorded 27 deaths, among the more than 57,000 people who have been infected with COVID-19.
Fri Sep 18 2020
US gun industry thrives but challenged by demographics
Gun manufacturers and gun rights communities fear that the base of their support -- white middle-aged men -- is fading.
Wed Jun 15 2016
90 per cent of the homeless are Malaysians with jobs
Only 10 percent of homeless persons on the streets of Kuala Lumpur are non-Malaysians.
Sat Jul 05 2014
Economic crisis is Europe's profit and loss
The global economic crisis is causing a major shift in the demographics of European football with cash-strapped Spain and Portugal witnessing an exodus of talent to rival leagues, a study has found.
Fri Jan 25 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024