Japan approaching end of COVID-19 emergency in most areas - Health minister
Hospitalisation rates and patient bed availability will factor into whether the state of emergency prevailing over Tokyo can be lifted.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Japan warns of unprecedented COVID spread as Tokyo cases hit new record
Tokyo reported a record 4,166 new cases within the last 24-hours.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Tokyo Olympics organisers bow to pressure for 'stay home' Games
Japanese Health Minister Norihisa Tamura said he felt sorry for athletes but that the decision was the right one.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Tokyo area COVID numbers showing signs of rising, health min says: Kyodo
Japan has so far recorded about 441,000 coronavirus cases and 8,400 deaths.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom
The COVID-19 testing machine uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a person's nose and can deliver the results in about 80 minutes.
Tue Jan 19 2021
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