Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
S Korean President announces national mourning period over Itaewon stampede
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags after a deadly stampede killed at least 151 people in Seoul.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Canada PM Trudeau declares holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth
Canada announced a 10-day mourning period after Elizabeth died at her holiday home in Scotland on Thursday.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Thai king's cremation set for October 26 - govt official
Political observers say the new king's coronation will formally kick-start politics following a year-long mourning period and a general election should follow soon after.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Sombre mood in Kuching, Sarawakians still in mourning
The late Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who passed away last Wednesday, remained close to the hearts of the people of Sarawak and the sombre mood of the seven-day mourning period continues to be felt around th
Sat Jan 14 2017
Abang Johari declines comment on plans until after mourning period
He was in a reticent mood when mobbed by reporters today after he had taken his oath as the state's sixth chief minister at the Astana, official residence of the Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri.
Fri Jan 13 2017
Bangladesh in mourning after hostage bloodbath
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decreed the mourning period as she vowed to drag Bangladesh back from the brink.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Tengku Ampuan Intan Zaharah dies, 40-day mourning period in T'ganu
The country's fourth Raja Permaisuri Agong passed away at Pantai Hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 3.26pm Saturday.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Mandela family ends traditional mourning period
The family of the late South African President Nelson Mandela ended the traditional mourning period for him Sunday with a cleansing ceremony.
Mon Jun 16 2014
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024