More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says in a statement, the rise documented in the study was alarming.
Sun Nov 17 2024
Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing
The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally
The local currency's performance was primarily driven by the US Federal Reserves' 50 basis points policy rate cut.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Malaysia eyes global AI hub status with AWS RM29.2 bln investment - Anwar
The government's objective is to position Malaysia as a leading generative AI hub, both regionally and globally.
Fri Sep 27 2024
KLIA tops list of low-cost Megahubs
Globally, KLIA has moved up to the second place in the Top 50 Megahubs list this year, and is the most connected airport in Asia Pacific.
Wed Sep 11 2024
PM Anwar acknowledges Malaysian Chinese’s role in economic, socioeconomic developments
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim salutes the role of Chinese entrepreneurs in Malaysia and globally for driving the economy forward.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs originated beyond Jupiter
The impact shattered the asteroid, scattering debris globally, leaving a clay layer still present today from that catastrophic event.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 2024
Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact
This includes development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Thu May 30 2024
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G Consistency Score at 97.29 per cent according to Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.
Mon Feb 26 2024
COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally
One of the big benefits that came from the pandemic was this huge global investment in infrastructure, said John Sillitoe.
Sat Jan 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain
The perplexing phenomenon widely recognised as "brain drain" has burgeoned into an all-encompassing challenge globally.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Soccer - Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer bestrode the sport as player, coach, pundit and administrator more than half a century and was widely admired globally.
Tue Jan 09 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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024