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Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Newborn left in front of mosque with note of apology

Newborn left in front of mosque with note of apology

The note indicated the child had been left due to the parents' inability to care for her and pleading for her to be taken to an orphanage.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Madonna more determined to help others' after recent hospital stay

Madonna more determined to help others' after recent hospital stay

The US hitmaker urged her fans to donate to a charity, which helps orphaned children in the African country Malawi.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Moscow says 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones now in Russia

Moscow says 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones now in Russia

Moscow says its programme to bring children from Ukraine into Russia is to protect orphans and children abandoned in the conflict zone.
Mon Jul 03 2023
FEATURE - COVID orphans face grief and poverty as world moves on

FEATURE - COVID orphans face grief and poverty as world moves on

Between 10.5 million and 12.4 million children are estimated to have lost at least one parent or caregiver to COVID, a 2022 study showed.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum

Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum

Without enough staff to care for them, they succumbed to severe malnutrition and dehydration, the doctor said.
Mon May 29 2023
Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

The crisis drove inflation to a record high of 35% in March, following a depreciating rupee currency.
Thu Apr 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia

By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Shah Alam UMNO leader charged with misappropriation of funds for orphans, Aidiladha korban programme

Shah Alam UMNO leader charged with misappropriation of funds for orphans, Aidiladha "korban" programme

Shah Alam UMNO division leader Azhari Shaari pleaded not guilty to charges of dishonestly misappropriating RM440,000 in funds for orphans and Aidiladha "korban" programme and forgery.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Three siblings orphaned after parents killed in LPT1 crash

Three siblings orphaned after parents killed in LPT1 crash

The accident is believed to have occurred when the four-wheel drive skidded before hitting a tree on the road shoulder, Wan Mohd Zahari said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Students orphaned by COVID-19 receive aid from Keluarga Malaysia Foundation

Students orphaned by COVID-19 receive aid from Keluarga Malaysia Foundation

A 17-year-old student who lost both his parents last year received assistance from the Keluarga Malaysia Foundation (YKM) at the Pahang AKM Tour today.
Sat Oct 29 2022
15 children orphaned by COVID-19 receive Yayasan Keluarga Malaysia aid

15 children orphaned by COVID-19 receive Yayasan Keluarga Malaysia aid

15 children who were orphaned by COVID-19 received assistance from YKM handed over by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in conjunction with the 11th AKM Tour.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war

Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war

With help from UN child agency UNICEF, Ukraine is still trying to reach some 26,000 children.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Perak State Assembly makes history as private member's motion passed

Perak State Assembly makes history as private member's motion passed

The Perak State Assembly made history today when it approved a private member's motion to study the existing enactments with regard to wills, to preserve the welfare of Muslim orphans in the state.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house

Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house

The teenagers who allegedly ran away from a hostel for the poor and orphans were found by a police team.
Tue Jun 21 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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