Myanmar military accused of arresting doctors while COVID-19 infections rise
Myanmar registered on Thursday over 6,000 new COVID-19 infections after reporting 286 deaths a day earlier.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court
The new cases could see Suu Kyi tied up in legal proceedings in three different cities.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Myanmar militias vow to take on army after city firefight
People's defence forces have sprung up across Myanmar to take on security forces.
Wed Jun 23 2021
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Tue Jun 22 2021
Myanmar security forces fire on protesting medical workers, some hurt: Media
Myanmar security forces opened fire on a pro-democracy protest by medical workers in the city of Mandalay, causing some casualties.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup, U.N. investigator condemns 'mass murder'
The dead included 40 people, one of them a 13-year-old girl, in Myanmar's second city of Mandalay.
Sun Mar 28 2021
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Mon Mar 22 2021
Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI
Human rights groups say the use of artificial intelligence to check on citizens' movements poses a "serious threat" to their liberty.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons
Police arrested at least 27 demonstrators in the second-biggest city Mandalay, including a journalist.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Number of COVID-19 cases rises to 5 in Myanmar
The newly confirmed cases include a Myanmar-born US citizen aged 33 who was living in Mandalay region. He arrived from the United States on March 19.
Fri Mar 27 2020
Malaysia stands united with American people - PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says Malaysia stands united with the American people following Sunday night's shooting in Las Vegas.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Lone gunman kills 59, injures hundreds, in Las Vegas concert attack
A retiree armed with multiple assault rifles strafed an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas from a high-rise hotel window on Sunday.
Tue Oct 03 2017
At least 50 dead, more than 200 wounded in Las Vegas shooting
The death toll, which police emphasized was preliminary and tentative, would make the attack the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Mon Oct 02 2017
Myanmar gov't warns of instigation of ethnic tension amid conflict in northern state
Myanmar State Counselor's Office on Wednesday warned of incitement of tension and public unrest by possible extremist terrorists' attacks in major cities including Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay.
Wed Sep 06 2017
Two dead, dozens injured in collapse at Myanmar luxury hotel building site
At least two people were killed and dozens injured when part of a luxury hotel in Myanmar collapsed.
Mon Jun 22 2015
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