World population at 8 billion humans and still growing
This global graying will have an impact on labour markets and national pension systems while requiring much more elderly care.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Kenya says black rhino, sable antelope, other species at risk from growing human population
Human activities such as farming and construction of roads and railways have affected the distribution of animals in some areas.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Climate change may have had 'key role' in pandemic - Study
The changing climate and habitat destruction in Asia had driven virus-carrying species into ever closer contact with human populations.
Sat Feb 06 2021
China says WHO team will fly from Singapore to Wuhan on Jan. 14
WHO said it looks forward to working with China on the mission to identify the source of the virus and how it entered the human population.
Wed Jan 13 2021
International mobility, urbanisation behind spike in dengue cases globally
Rapid human population growth and increased urbanisation have also contributed to rise of dengue cases worldwide.
Wed Mar 05 2014
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024