Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking
Finland remained top spot in the World Happiness Report.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Cameron Highlands leads list of 10 happiest townships in M'sia for 2024
According to M'sia Happiness Index for 2024 the happiest township was Cameron Highlands, followed by Jeli (Kelantan) and Jerantut (Pahang).
Fri Mar 15 2024
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
Pope, in Portugal, warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares
Pope Francis tells young people from all over the world to beware the false happiness lurking in social media.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Two giant rubber ducks debut in Hong Kong in bid to drive "double happiness"
The inflatable yellow ducks, 18 metres (59 feet) high, will sail on the harbour for two weeks.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists
May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.
Thu May 04 2023
PM Anwar extends Chithirai New Year, Vaisakhi greetings
PM Anwar Ibrahim also expressed hope that the new year would bring joy to all and prayed that family bonds will remain strong in happiness.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Agong, Permaisuri convey Chithirai and Vaisakhi greetings
Their Majesties hope that the festivals would bring peace, happiness and well-being to all the Tamil and Sikh communities in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Finland happiest country, kindness in Ukraine grows: UN
Finland is known for its extensive welfare system, high trust in authorities and low levels of inequality among its 5.5 million inhabitants.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Agong expresses happiness over Petronas-ADNOC cooperation - Istana Negara
Yang di-Pertuan Agong also expressed hope that the cooperation would open a new chapter of strategic cooperation in various sectors.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Low income main factor Selangor has lowest ranking in 2021 Happiness Index - Rina
Selangor ranked the lowest - 'lowest' according to the components means income and economy.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Work together with govt for the wellbeing of Keluarga Malaysia, PM urges NGOs
A total of 588 NGOs representing various industries in the country have been registered under the Keluarga Malaysia Coalition of NGOs.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Happiness Index: Malaysians generally a happy lot
The study measures the level of happiness of the Malaysian population from the physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Agong, Turkish President share happiness over strong bilateral ties
His Majesty and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today expressed happiness over the strong bilateral relations enjoyed between Malaysia and Turkey in various fields including economy and trade.
Thu May 05 2022
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