DPM Zahid conferred honorary doctorate from Shibaura Institute of Technology
The award was conferred for Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's contribution to strengthening Malaysia-Japan technical education cooperation.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Megawati meets Anwar in Malaysia to discuss Nusantara capital
Megawati Soekarnoputri was in Malaysia for two days to receive an honorary doctorate in social sciences from UTAR in Selangor.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Agong conferred honorary doctorate by Marmara University, Turkiye
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong was conferred an honorary doctorate by Marmara University in recognition of His Majesty's contributions in the field of political science and international relations.
Sat Aug 20 2022
PM Ismail Sabri receives Honorary Doctorate in Medicine from Nihon University
The honorary degree was in appreciation of Ismail Sabri's efforts and contributions in the fight against COVID-19.
Tue May 24 2022
It's gonna be all right, Taylor Swift tells NYU graduates at commencement
Taylor Swift receives an honorary doctorate from New York University.
Thu May 19 2022
Lee Chong Wei receives honorary doctorate from USM
Lee was awarded the honorary degree for bringing glory to the country as a three-time Olympic silver medallist.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Riot conferred Honorary Doctorate in transformational leadership by Limkokwing University
The Chancellor of Limkokwing University, the Sultanah of Pahang, Sultanah Hajah Kalsom pinned the honour during the university's July 2017 Graduation at the PICC Saturday.
Sun Jul 23 2017
Trump has now been awarded five honorary doctorates - and stripped of one
After Trump called for "a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States" in December 2015, the university promptly withdrew the degree.
Sun May 14 2017
Saudi's King Salman conferred UM's honorary doctorate
The King of Saudi Arabia received the honorary degree from UM Chancellor, the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Brown is latest US university to revoke honorary Cosby degree
Brown University has revoked the honorary doctorate it awarded to Bill Cosby as the comedian and actor faces allegations that he sexually assaulted more than 40 women.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Tun Mahathir conferred honorary doctorate by UNITEN
Tun Dr Mahathir was conferred the honorary doctorate for his contributions to the development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) when he was the Prime Minister.
Sun Nov 10 2013
Survivors of Hiroshima to be honoured
Hiroshima University said it would bestow honorary doctorates on three former students from Southeast Asia who survived the 1945 atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
Thu Dec 27 2012
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