Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win
A private funeral for Abe, who resigned in 2020 and was Japan's longest-serving premier, is scheduled for today.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Japan's ruling coalition makes strong election showing after Abe killing
The strong showing could help Kishida consolidate his rule as he looks to steer Japan's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Polls suggest Japan's ruling bloc will cling to election majority
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to win a clear voter mandate to press ahead with his coronavirus response.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election
The last lower house election was held in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Japan heads to polls in snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at an election campaign rally in Tokyo, Japan.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Japan votes in poll likely to eject ruling party
Media surveys show the Liberal Democratic Party on course for a convincing victory in the lower-house election.
Sun Dec 16 2012
Japan election candidates make final pitches
Hundreds of candidates vying for a seat in Japan's parliament made their final pitches.
Sat Dec 15 2012
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
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