S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster
The crowd crush that happened Saturday night at the Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations can be blamed on poor crowd management.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Itaewon tragedy: Malaysia expresses condolences to South Korea
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah expressed Malaysia's condolences to the people of South Korea for the stampede at the Halloween party in Itaewon district.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Malaysians in Seoul in need of assistance, latest update can contact embassy
Malaysians in need of consular assistance or update after the deadly stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district on Saturday can contact the embassy.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Sudden crowd surge at narrow 4-metre-wide downward alley blamed for deadliest stampede
A sudden surge of Halloween crowds instantly packed a narrow 4-metre-wide downhill alley in Seoul's Itaewon district, resulted in the deadliest stampede in South Korea.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush
World leaders have sent messages of condolences and support to South Korea after a deadly stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district killed at least 151 people during Halloween celebrations.
Sun Oct 30 2022
19 foreigners killed in Itaewon stampede
At least 19 foreigners have been confirmed dead in a stampede at Seoul's Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations.
Sun Oct 30 2022
At least 146 killed in stampede at Halloween event in South Korea
A further 150 people were injured in the melee in Seoul's Itaewon district, Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station.
Sat Oct 29 2022
'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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[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