Two giant rubber ducks debut in Hong Kong in bid to drive "double happiness"
The inflatable yellow ducks, 18 metres (59 feet) high, will sail on the harbour for two weeks.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Bird flu discovered at Dutch farm; over 160,000 chickens to be culled
Hundreds of thousands of chickens, ducks and turkeys have been culled in the Netherlands since outbreaks of the disease began in 2021.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Don't allow workers to become 'sitting ducks' MTUC
Its secretary-general J. Solomon said the government should do all they can to protect the livelihood of employees.
Tue Jun 16 2020
Cats can catch coronavirus, study finds, prompting WHO investigation
Dogs, chickens, pigs and ducks are not likely to catch the virus, however, the researchers found.
Thu Apr 09 2020
Philippines reports first avian flu outbreak, to cull 200,000 birds
The Philippines will cull 200,000 chickens, quails and ducks after confirming the country's first outbreak of bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol said on Friday.
Fri Aug 11 2017
Iran reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak in northern part of country - OIE
Iran has reported an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus in backyard ducks in the northern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Forget chicken, eat ducks, Kedahans told
The state executive councillor in charge Datuk Suraya Yaacob says there was a great potential for duck meat in the local market.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Pamela Anderson causes stir in French parliament over foie gras
Pamela Anderson triggered scenes of chaos in France's parliament on Tuesday as journalists fought and shoved to hear her campaign for a ban on the force-feeding of ducks and geese for foie gras.
Wed Jan 20 2016
Kathmandu-bound MAS flight 'ducks' away from potential disaster
A flock of birds shattered the windshields of a Malaysia Airlines jet as it landed in the Nepali capital, Kathmandu.
Sun Mar 23 2014
Amphibious tourist buses put into service in Tokyo
The two buses, dubbed "Sky Ducks", departed from Tokyo's new landmark Skytree, the world's tallest communications tower at 634 metres.
Sun Mar 17 2013
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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