Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles
86 cities including Shanghai had issued red alerts, the highest in a three-tier warning system.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Acceleration of global warming 'code red' for humanity
Humans are "unequivocally" to blame, the report from the scientists of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Once-in-50-year heat waves now happening every decade - UN climate report
We are already experiencing those effects of climate change, as the planet has surpassed more than 1 degree Celsius in average warming.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Nine areas in peninsula record yellow-level heat waves - MetMalaysia
Nine areas in Peninsular Malaysia have recorded yellow or alert-level heat waves as of 5 pm today, according to data released by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sat Mar 06 2021
Climate change harms health worldwide as millions swelter
The report said an additional 125 million vulnerable people had been exposed to heat waves each year from 2000 to 2016, with the elderly especially at risk.
Tue Oct 31 2017
Schools in Kedah, Perlis to close due to heatwave
The operation of school administration, except for teaching and learning activities of students, to continue.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Haze at unhealthy level at Port Klang, Seri Manjung
According to the Department of Environment's website, at 2pm, the Air Pollutants Index (API) reading at Port Klang was 117 while at Seri Manjung it was 102.
Mon Mar 03 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024