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
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