Deadliest catch: Thailand's 'ghost' fishing nets help COVID fight
The initiative also comes in the wake of a growing local outcry over the lethal effects of plastic on marine life.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Reeling from coronavirus, Asia's poultry farmers battle bird flu outbreak
New strains of the virus have evolved to become more lethal in wild birds, making countries on flight pathways particularly vulnerable.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Giving up meat consumption everywhere in the world won't solve the climate crisis: Researchers
Plant-based diet could be relevant in industrialised countries but that it is far from being a global answer to global warming.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Nearly 1 million people face food insecurity risk in Nepal: UN agency
Food and Agriculture Organization called for urgent help for farmers in earthquake-hit Nepal, where one million people face the risk of prolonged food insecurity.
Sat Jun 20 2015
India remains top rice exporter in 2014 with late export surge
India retained its position as the top rice exporter in 2014, edging out Thailand which appears to have toppled India.
Fri Apr 10 2015
UN: North Korea produces more food, but malnutrition persists
North Korea has increased food production for a third straight year, but malnutrition remains widespread, UN agencies say.
Fri Nov 29 2013
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
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