Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022
50 per cent of tahfiz centres in Malaysia unsafe
The premises occupied by the centres concerned had to be improved, including installed with fire safety equipment.
Sun Oct 15 2017
Poor fire safety in Selangor tahfiz schools
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department has inspected the fire safety features at 104 of the 402 registered tahfiz schools in the state.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Poor fire safety standards at Melaka tahfiz schools
Only three of the 38 tahfiz schools inspected by the Melaka Fire and Rescue Department are of standard.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Strict enforcement needed on fire safety
Another tragedy at an Islamic residential school and the usual blame game is going on with many fingers pointing as to why or how it happened.
Fri Sep 15 2017
Five London tower blocks evacuated over fire safety concerns
Fire checks have been carried out on some 600 high-rise buildings across England after a fire ravaged a social tower block in west London last week, killing at least 79 people.
Sat Jun 24 2017
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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