BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Empowering PBTs among key priorities of Local Government Development Ministry - Nga
Empowering local governments and developing the potential of PBTs are among the seven key priorities of new Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Tue Dec 06 2022
COVID is rising in the Americas, virus 'not going away anytime soon' - PAHO
Dr. Carissa noted that many countries and local governments are giving up measures to protect against the virus and have reopened borders.
Thu May 19 2022
Be dominant, keep control of three state govts - PAS Muslimat chief
PAS Dewan Muslimat chief Senator Nuridah Mohd Salleh said the responsibility, however, should be borne by all party members, and not just the leadership.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies
The degree to which policies are changed in response to natural disasters, depends on number of fatalities and the extent of media coverage.
Wed Sep 02 2020
KPKT to introduce job placement rotation system for PBT officers - Zuraida
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is in the process of introducing a job placement rotation system among local governments (PBT) officers.
Sat Aug 15 2020
COVID-19: Cases in Japan exceed 10,000
Japan's Health Ministry and local governments said Saturday that the number of COVID-19 infections nationwide had risen to 10,098 cases as of Saturday afternoon
Sat Apr 18 2020
Government to pay extra attention on strengthening PBT - DPM
13 working papers were discussed at the 71st Meeting of the National Council for Local Governments which he chaired here today.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Japan develops new radar to rapidly detect torrential rains
The Japanese government has developed a weather notification system that will allow local governments to detect signs of isolated torrential rain using a small radar and alert residents.
Wed Sep 28 2016
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