South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.
Tue Jan 09 2024
South Korean farmers scuffle with police at protest over dog meat ban
While consumption of dog meat declined in popularity, farmers and restaurant owners who serve the meat have been fighting to keep it legal.
Fri Dec 01 2023
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Mock funeral for dog held in South Korea on 'dog meat day'
Activists wore dog masks and held a mock canine funeral during their protests against dog meat consumption
Thu Jul 16 2020
Cambodian tourist province bans 'alarming' dog meat trade
Siem Reap province, home to the ancient Angkor Wat ruins, is the first place to issue such a ban in Cambodia.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Cambodian tourist province bans 'alarming' dog meat trade
An estimated three million dogs a year are slaughtered for meat in Cambodia
Wed Jul 08 2020
No more dog meat for 'olog-olog' the croc following capture by Sabah wildlife
A crocodile which has been feeding on dogs belonging to Kampung Ramayah residents in Penampang for several months will have to give up its canine diet.
Sun Jan 08 2017
'We never use dog meat in our nasi kandar dishes' - Presma
Datuk Khadar Shah Abdul Razak stressed that his quarters regret the action by several irresponsible quarters which had slandered the reputation of Indian Muslim food operators and outlets in the count
Fri Dec 16 2016
China's annual dog-eating festival prompts social media firestorm
Apart from cruelty issues, animal rights advocates say China's dog-eating festival fuel crime and food safety concerns.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Protests take a bite out of dog meat festival sales
Animal protection activists on Friday hounded a Chinese city which holds an annual dog meat festival.
Fri Jun 20 2014
10,000 dogs to be killed during 2014 China Dog Meat Festival
At the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, an estimated 10,000 dogs will be slaughtered in a single day where its meat will be served as 'hot-pots' with lychee and strong liquor.
Fri Jun 20 2014
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024