Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted
Fire broke out early on Sunday morning at a nickel smelter furnace on Sulawesi island owned by Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS).
Tue Dec 26 2023
FACTBOX: Malaysia is latest in Asia to tighten grip on key minerals
Rare earths are a group of 17 elements used in products from lasers and military equipment to magnets.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Indonesia's electric vehicle ambitions hinge on green mining drive
With the world's largest reserves of nickel, used extensively in making batteries, Indonesia aims to become an electric vehicle powerhouse.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Singapore files 13 more charges in massive nickel trading fraud
The scheme allegedly raised more than S$1 billion from investors to fund bogus nickel trades.
Mon Jun 28 2021
New Caledonia's government collapses over independence, nickel unrest
New Caledonia, with a population of about 290,000, is also grappling with the question of decolonisation.
Tue Feb 02 2021
One dead, 20 rescued from listing cargo vessel
At least one crew member was reported dead while 20 others were rescued on Friday, after a Malaysian cargo vessel experienced severe listing at sea.
Sat Jul 18 2015
The Spongebob Movie - Sponge Out of Water: A coherent story and laughs for all
Oooooooo who lives in the water under the sea? The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water guarantees over an hour of laugh, love or at least giggle
Wed Mar 04 2015
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' unveiling posters via social media campaign
Fans can now vote on social media websites for their favorite turtle. When a hero has received enough votes, his poster is unveiled.
Tue Jun 24 2014
Mining giant BHP mulling demerger: reports
Global mining giant BHP Billiton is considering spinning-off its aluminium, bauxite and nickel assets into a single entity that would be worth about Aus$20 billion ($18.5 billion)
Wed Apr 02 2014
2013 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Highlights from 26th annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards held at the University of Southern California's Galen Centre, Los Angeles.
Mon Mar 25 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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