A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election
Campaigning for Japan's Oct 27 general election kicked off Tuesday with 465 seats up for contest across single-member districts and proportional representation, reported Xinhua.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election
Just eight days after taking office, Shigeru Ishiba's move to dissolve the House of Representatives is the fastest by a postwar leader.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again
It remains to be seen how many female candidates the LDP will field in a snap election due on Oct. 27.
Tue Oct 01 2024
What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election
Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Shigeru Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election
That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Court sets Oct 27 for mention of cosmetics entrepreneur's sexual communication case
The Ampang Sessions Court today fixed Oct 27 for the mention of the case involving cosmetics entrepreneur Safiey Ilias, who was charged with sexually communicating with a child.
Mon Aug 15 2022
COVID: 84 cases detected during current Parliament sitting - Noor Hisham
A total of 84 positive COVID-19 cases were identified from random screenings conducted during the current Parliamentary sitting since Oct 27.
Tue Nov 30 2021
King confers Datuk Kurnia titles on four individuals
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah conferred the Datuk Kurnia titles on four individuals effective Oct 27.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Singapore reports more than 5,000 COVID-19 daily cases on Oct 27
4,651 cases were reported in the community, 661 in the migrant worker dormitories, and 12 imported cases.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Army retiree's murder: Suspect's remand extended for seven days
The remand of a soldier believed to be involved in the murder of an army retiree has been extended for another seven days until Oct 27.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Possible extension of CMCO in Klang Valley if COVID-19 cases continue to increase
The Health Ministry (MOH) may propose an extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, which will expire on Oct 27, if COVID-19 cases continue to
Sat Oct 24 2020
CMCO in Sabah extended till Nov 9 - Ismail Sabri
The state-wide Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Sabah scheduled to end on Oct 26, will be extended for another 14 days, from Oct 27 until Nov 9.
Sat Oct 24 2020
CMCO: Facilities on PROLINTAS highways temporary closed
PROLINTAS Group of Companies (PROLINTAS) has closed several facilities at rest and service areas (R&Rs) and lay-bys on highways under its supervision until Oct 27.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Five people detained over shooting incident in Bukit Gambir
Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd said the suspects, in their 30s and 40s, were arrested last Saturday and was now in remand until Oct 27.
Mon Oct 23 2017
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