Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli
The duo were accused of taking RM1 million in cash from Khoo Zixian, as an inducement to help close a criminal investigation against him.
Tue May 28 2024
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Kenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released
More than 400 bodies exhumed so far, of followers whose doomsday cult leader induced them to starve themselves.
Wed Mar 27 2024
New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog
Depending on legal approval and weather conditions, authorities would try to induce rain from around Nov. 20.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Belantik assemblyman Mohd Isa Shafie in critical condition at HSAH
Datuk Mohd Isa Shafie's health has deteriorated and doctors have put him in induced coma, according to his son.
Thu May 04 2023
Over 32,000 evacuated in five states as floods worsen
By 6 pm today, a total of 32,543 people had been evacuated to relief centres in five states as rain-induced floods continued to wreak havoc.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Bangladeshi man fined RM3,000 over RM50 bribe to policeman
Khan Obaydul offered the bribe as an inducement to not take action against him for not wearing a crash helmet while riding a motorcycle.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Ex-Pos Malaysia officer charged with accepting RM248,000 as bribes
A former Pos Malaysia officer appeared before the Ayer Keroh Session's Court to face 26 charges of accepting bribes totalling RM248,000 as an inducement to expedite payment to a logistics company.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Pakistan floods cost at least $10 billion, planning minister says
The climate change minister has called the situation a "climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions."
Tue Aug 30 2022
Paraguay ex-president Lugo to undergo surgery for brain hemorrhage
Lugo will undergo surgery to contain a hemorrhage caused by stroke which forced him to be put into a medically induced coma.
Thu Aug 11 2022
MACC remands ex-CEO, two others for suspected bribery involving RM24 mln
A source said they are suspected of receiving bribes of more than RM24 million as an inducement to approve loan applications.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Cop claims trial to bribery charges
Saharulzaman was charged with two counts of soliciting bribes from a man as an inducement not to take action against him.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Police corporal charged with accepting RM16,000 to help close case
Azrol Khalil was charged with corruptly accepting the money from a 50-year-old man as an inducement for him to close a case.
Fri May 27 2022
Rubber wholesaler fined RM250,000 for bribing MACC officer
Th'ng was charged with offering bribes to an MACC officer as an inducement not to take action against him for electricity theft.
Thu May 19 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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