Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash
The plant completed the fourth and final round of discharge for the current fiscal year ending in March.
Mon Mar 18 2024
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case
Three former soldiers were found guilty of sexually assaulting Rina Gonoi during her time in the army.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Former Japanese soldier fights for justice in landmark sexual assault case
After leaving the Self-Defence Forces in 2022, Rina Gonoi went public with accusations against her ex-colleagues.
Mon Dec 11 2023
US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban
Rahm Emanuel said US should also look more broadly into how it could help offset China's ban that he said was part of its "economic wars".
Mon Oct 30 2023
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
The G7 trade ministers did not mention China but they also denounced what they consider its rising economic coercion through trade.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Japan begins second water release from Fukushima power plant
According to reports, the daily discharge is expected to be 460 tonnes.
Thu Oct 05 2023
No restrictions on importing fish from Japan - Mat Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said MOH confirmed that fish products imported from Japan were safe for consumption.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Three additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March
Japan is set to release additional contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant three more times by next March.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuclear fuel research facility
The pollution was discovered during a routine inspection of the glovebox equipment, which is designed to be airtight.
Wed Sep 13 2023
To eat or not? Japan tests Fukushima fish daily to quell safety concerns
So far, the agency has not found fish that contained detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Japan aims to restore fish catch to 2010 level; no Fukushima water impact seen
To restore the catch to 4.4 million tons, Japan plans to increase fish stock levels by implementing catch limits.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban
Filing a WTO complaint might become an option if protesting to China through diplomatic routes is ineffective, Sanae Takaichi said.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Japan says harassing calls from China over Fukushima water 'extremely regrettable'
A lot of harassment phone calls believed to be originating from China are occurring in Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024