Why social media health check must include Global South
Plenty of research showing how social media can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of Global South.
Sun Oct 08 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G rollout: Topsy Turvy Innovation
How long should developing countries suffer from being the lab for 'innovation' experiments by colonialists (national and supranational)?
Fri Mar 24 2023
MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries
MPIC is expanding the exchange and sharing of technology related to the timber industry with developing countries, said its minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Fri Sep 16 2022
More than third of world has never used internet: UN
The UN's International Telecommunication Union estimated that 96 per cent of those 2.9 billion live in developing countries.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women
Period poverty not only exists in wealthy nations like the UK and US, but it also happens in developing countries like Malaysia.
Tue Oct 12 2021
To build back better after COVID-19, Commonwealth needs to address the digital divide
In order for the Commonwealth to build back better during the global COVID-19 recovery phase, collective action is needed to address the digital divide between developed and developing countries.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Malaysia calls for global vaccine equity - Khairy
Malaysia calls for the World Bank to be a strong voice for developing countries for global vaccine equity.
Wed Jun 23 2021
China repeats call to resist 'vaccine nationalism', pledges to keep monetary support
China urged the international community to coordinate policy to make vaccines accessible for developing countries.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Over 43 million doses of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccines used globally: State media
China is providing vaccine assistance to 53 developing countries and has export deals with 22 countries.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Pfizer offers 40 mln COVID shots to poorer countries at cost
Pfizer chairman Albert Bourla says developing countries should have "the same access to vaccines as the rest of the world".
Sat Jan 23 2021
India starts supplying COVID-19 shots to neighbouring nations
The world's largest vaccine making nation strikes a balance between maintaining enough doses to inoculate its own people and helping developing countries.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Poor nations need more cash to adapt to climate change: UN
Huge financing gaps remain to help developing countries adapt to the worst effects.
Fri Jan 15 2021
UK helps raise $1 billion in global vaccine donations
The fund will allow for the distribution of one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to 92 developing countries this year.
Sun Jan 10 2021
China has given $2.1 billion of debt relief to poor countries - Finance Minister
The China Development Bank, as a commercial creditor, has signed agreements with developing countries involving $748 million by the end of September
Fri Nov 20 2020
Poorer nations face vaccine wait as West locks down supply
Experts warn that poorer and developing countries face hurdles that could deny billions the first proven protection.
Wed Nov 18 2020
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees
This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget
IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024