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
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