No significant increase in missing person reports since 2020 - Home Minister
Reports on missing persons have been on a static trend, recording about 900 cases every year since 2020.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town
Troops of the ruling junta and rebels jostle for control of the outpost that handles more than $1 billion in border trade every year.
Fri Apr 26 2024
UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid
Every year, I express my best wishes for Eid al-Fitr to the Muslim community around the world, Antonio Guterres said.
Wed Apr 10 2024
UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year
There are dangers for the environment because electronic waste can contain toxic additives and hazardous substances.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Malaysia Day a reminder that unity is foundation of country's success - Aaron
The Malaysia Day celebration on September 16 every year serves as the best reminder that unity is the foundation of our country's success.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Govt assures pensions for retirees to continue, improved - Ahmad Maslan
An estimated 32,000 new retirees are recorded every year, and the govt spends RM31 bln to pay the pensions of more than 900,000 retirees.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Some 15,000 vacancies for permanent posts in civil service each year - SPA
Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman said there were also an average of 40,000 vacancies for contract posts every year.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi
The move will help Malaysians and the economy by creating a focus on salary issues and be a good benchmark for the open work market.
Tue Jun 13 2023
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people
Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
Increase in food waste during Ramadan every year - Akmal Nasrul
Akmal Nasrullah said 252,521 tonnes of solid waste was collected during Ramadan last year compared to 208,143 tonnes in 2019.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Sun sets waterfall ablaze in Yosemite 'firefall'
For just a couple of weeks every year the last rays of daylight hit Horsetail Falls, like a river of lava gushing down a mountainside.
Sat Feb 18 2023
[COLUMNIST] Improving first aid in Malaysia - difference between a life saved and lost
Training the public in first aid can save thousands of lives every year.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Malaysia, Singapore mull cyber security round table
Malaysia and Singapore will discuss the need to hold a Malaysia-Singapore round table on cyber security every year in an effort to boost cyber security, said Fahmi Fadzil.
Tue Jan 31 2023
[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children
It is reported that every year in Malaysia, 1,000 children become victims of abuse and neglect.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Heart-wrenching to see home wrecked - Disabled flood victim
Zauyah Deraman, 36, hopes for nothing less than a miraculous solution from the government to stem the 'yellow wave' of flood and despair that swamps the states on the East Coast every year.
Mon Dec 26 2022
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024