Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance
Post-pandemic cost hikes in raw materials, labor, and freight hit Tupperware's margins hard.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business, but recycling them is tricky as they depend on fossil fuel-based materials.
Sat Jan 20 2024
US military helicopters to deploy to Japan's earthquake zone
Japan has asked the US forces to help deliver relief materials as its Self-Defence Forces are currently focusing on transporting evacuees.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Fiery Rainbow Bridge car crash at US-Canada border kills 2; terrorism ruled out
A search of the scene revealed no explosive materials, and no terrorism nexus was identified, the FBI said.
Thu Nov 23 2023
SC alerts public on unauthorised usage of its name and logo
Two companies identified using the SC's name and logo in promotional materials for cash trust investment products without permission.
Mon Aug 14 2023
School gymnasium roof collapse kills 11 in China
Authorities said the illegal stacking of materials on the roof may have caused the cave in.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Factbox: Where are strategic materials germanium and gallium produced?
China said it will impose export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 to protect national security interests.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny
The bill aims to control the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, tobacco substitute products and smoking devices,
Mon Jun 12 2023
13 containers catch fire in Port Klang
JBPM said the containers storing flammable materials such as aerosol-type substances were destroyed in a fire in the container area.
Wed Jun 07 2023
A transistor made of wood: Technical feat or sign of a future revolution in materials?
Researchers at Linkoping University have succeeded in developing the world's first wooden transistor.
Sun May 14 2023
Zelensky says White House did not inform him of documents leak -Washington Post
The materials posted online offered a partial, month-old snapshot of the war in Ukraine.
Wed May 03 2023
Sale of puffer fish with dangerous toxins prohibited - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said MOH had produced educational materials to increase public awareness on the dangerous toxins in puffer fish.
Thu Mar 30 2023
North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim orders more weapons-grade materials
Kim ordered the production of weapons-grade materials in a "far-sighted way" to boost its nuclear arsenal "exponentially".
Tue Mar 28 2023
On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners'
They gather recyclable materials to sell to traders, their only source of income since losing their jobs.
Sun Feb 19 2023
KDN seizes unapproved copies of Al-Quran, reading material worth RM100,000
KDN seized 1,907 copies of the Quran and 2,060 printed materials from the holy book, all worth RM100,000 through 'Ops Mulia'.
Wed Feb 01 2023
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