One killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise - police
Police said they used teargas and rubber bullets to break up protests by hundreds of workers who took to the streets in the garment hub.
Wed Nov 08 2023
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar garment factories.
Wed Aug 16 2023
MOTAC preparing documentation for multi-nomination of Kebaya to UNESCO
The joint nomination with Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand is aimed at preserving the traditional garment as an important symbol of the culture and identity of women.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Charles the 'green king' harnesses love of nature for UK coronation
The "green" tone for the coronation was set from the invitation to the 2,000 or so guests expected at Westminster Abbey.
Thu May 04 2023
Dead rivers: The cost of Bangladesh's garment-driven economic boom
The growth comes at an incalculable cost with toxic melange of dyes, tanning acids and dangerous chemicals making their way into the water.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Cotton rally squeezes Asian garment makers, threatens recovery from COVID
To remain viable, some yarn and garment makers are even replacing cotton with cheaper synthetic fabric.
Thu Jun 02 2022
London street stitchers take on 'fast fashion'
About 20 needle-wielding stitchers took the fight against "fast fashion" to the streets, showing shoppers how to revive shabby garments.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Olympics: Gymnastics - Germans opt for full-body suits to promote freedom of choice
For women, the standard competition outfit is a leotard, with long, half-length sleeved and sleeveless garments allowed.
Tue Jul 27 2021
These tech innovations could truly help make fashion more ethical
Brands and start-ups alike are working to go even further by developing innovations that will help make fashion more ethical.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Myanmar crisis sounds death knell for garment industry, jobs and hope
Two years after opening his garment factory in Myanmar, Dongliang is on the verge of closing down and laying off his 800 remaining workers.
Thu Apr 08 2021
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn
The Chinese embassy said many Chinese staff were injured and trapped in arson attacks by unidentified assailants on garment factories in Hlaingthaya.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Fashion giant H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar
H&M has around 45 direct suppliers in Myanmar and has sourced in the country for seven years.
Mon Mar 08 2021
EMCO: 22 registered residents of Flat Anjung Tawas Damai found in other places
The workers of the Imperial Garments factory had moved to other addresses before the 14-day EMCO came into force yesterday.
Tue Mar 02 2021
EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be implemented at the Imperial Garments workers hostel at Anjung Tawas Damai flat in Perak for 14 days starting tomorrow.
Sun Feb 28 2021
Chic abayas on the catwalk in rare Saudi fashion show
Princess Safia hopes to make the garment "fashionable", a crossover between tradition and modernity.
Wed Jan 27 2021
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