Halloween revellers throng Shanghai, some wearing costumes seen as a protest to China policies
Some party goers also showed up with blank sheets of paper stuck to their clothes, a key symbol of last year's protests.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking becomes common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Keisuke Naka said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Two dead, 16 hurt in shooting among Florida Halloween revelers; one man arrested
The altercation unfolded as hundreds of people filled the streets as night spots closed after an evening of Halloween-themed celebrations.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Child padlocked in Polish grave reflects ancient supernatural beliefs
This is a cemetery for rejected people, who were certainly feared after death, said a researcher on mediaeval burials.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Anger in South Korea as court rejects removing minister over Halloween crush
This disastrous incident was not caused and exacerbated by a single cause or person, Lee Jong-seok, a justice at the court said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach minister over Halloween crush
The parliament's justice committee will review the motion before sending it to the Constitutional Court.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Quiet before Christmas in Seoul night-life district of deadly crowd crush
Usually glitzy and buzzing in the holiday season, South Korea's popular Itaewon night-life district looks like a ghost town this year.
Mon Dec 19 2022
South Korea's Yoon apologises for Halloween crush, vows justice
The Oct. 29 crush killed 156 people, mostly in their twenties and thirties, and injured another 197.
Mon Nov 07 2022
South Korea steps up monitoring in crowded subways after Halloween crush
Police will be deployed to subway stations in the capital to join metro officials in crowd control activities, PM Han Duck-soo said.
Fri Nov 04 2022
South Korean parents bury children killed in Halloween disaster
The traditional three-day wake comes to an end for the 156 bereaved families.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive, expert says
There was a natural human tendency to look for an explanation for a disaster, placing blame on people or a set of circumstances.
Thu Nov 03 2022
No Malaysians involved in Itaewon tragedy: Wisma Putra
The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed today that no Malaysians were involved in the Halloween stampede in Seoul last Saturday.
Wed Nov 02 2022
S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster
The crowd crush that happened Saturday night at the Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations can be blamed on poor crowd management.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Hotel next to alley of Halloween crush illegally extended terrace
The Hamilton Hotel located right next to the downhill alley illegally extended a 17.2-square-meter terrace.
Tue Nov 01 2022
South Korea's deadly Halloween crush was avoidable, experts say
Proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least reduced the surge, safety experts said.
Tue Nov 01 2022
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