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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
The teenagers who allegedly ran away from a hostel for the poor and orphans were found by a police team.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Sombre Aidilfitri for those orphaned by COVID-19
For two orphans, this year's Aidilfitri might not be as excitable and joyful as they are forced to take on responsibilities which otherwise would have been taken care of when their parents were around
Wed May 04 2022
Ismail Sabri accompanies 54 orphans, asnaf children to shop for Raya
Ismail Sabri said the shopping trip was his annual routine with the orphans, who have also become his adopted children.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Raja, Raja Perempuan Of Perlis fete old folks, orphans, media practitioners
The Ramadan contributions were feted and presented at an iftar (breaking of fast) event at Istana Arau last night.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Two million single mothers, orphans in Afghanistan waiting for humanitarian aid
Abdul Majeed said the number may be higher, especially in rural areas.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Budget 2022: RM25 mln for Malaysian Family Foundation to safeguard orphans' future
The RM25 million allocated to the Malaysian Family Foundation is to ensure the future of children who lost their parents to COVID-19 is safeguarded.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Big-hearted eight-year-old boy wants to help orphans through second book sale
Krishh Haran wants to help orphanages in need and children who need money, so they can buy food, toys, books.
Wed Oct 20 2021
'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