Fiji's COVID-19 hospital mortuary full, Delta variant fuels record infections
The infections that erupted in the past few months were suspected to have been caused by someone breaching quarantine.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Triso tragedy: Last three victims cremated Tuesday
A sombre atmosphere prevailed at the mortuary, with the sound of prerecorded Buddhist funerary prayers being played.
Tue Jan 05 2021
I am okay but in a daze, says husband of Triso tragedy victim
Looking pale and tired, 56-year-old Phang Wei Beng is busy burning hell money in a half-cut metal barrel at the Sibu Mortuary.
Sun Jan 03 2021
Europe battles surge in coronavirus deaths in nursing homes
Mortuary workers are again busy around-the-clock in nursing homes and hospices across Europe, amid new COVID-19 outbreaks.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Security at IPFN relaxed, journalists puzzled by new development
Security at the National Forensic Medicine Institute (IPFN) of the Kuala Lumpur Hospital mortuary has been relaxed following new development today.
Mon Mar 27 2017
BKE tragedy: Remains of accident victim in Singapore arrive in JB
The remains of the late Loke Whay Mam, who was killed in an accident at the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), Singapore, yesterday evening, arrived here today.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Kim Jong-Nam's mortuary van left Putrajaya Hospital to HKL for post mortem
The white van, escorted by four police vehicles, was seen rushing off from the scene at 8.55am today to avoid media personnel camping at the hospital's forensic department since yesterday evening.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Makkah crane tragedy: Five Malaysian pilgrims laid to rest
The remains were brought from Muaissem mortuary in Mina to the Grand Mosque for prayers and laid to rest at the Syara'ik cemetery.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Tabung Haji identifying remains at Muaissem mortuary for missing pilgrims
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom says a search near the Grand Mosque, the hotels and hospitals in Makkah failed to find the pilgrims.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Full religious rituals held for non-Muslim MH17 victims
The religious ceremony for the Buddhist and Taoist victims began at the Monuta Mortuary about 11am local time.
Sun Aug 17 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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