Asia's COVID deaths surpass 1 million - Reuters tally
The death toll in Asia reached 1,000,045, contributing 16 pct of global deaths related to COVID-19.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Global COVID-19 cases near 250 million as Delta surge eases
Health experts are optimistic that many nations have put the worst of the pandemic behind them thanks to vaccines and natural exposure.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Indonesia, Asia's COVID-19 epicentre, considers relaxing curbs
President Joko Widodo flagged that current restrictions could be eased from as early as next week if cases start to drop.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Philippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future
Each morning, a group of Filipinos rakes up piles of trash on the banks of one of the world's most polluted rivers.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Latest count of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and selected countries
The following are the updates on COVID-19 figures in Malaysia and selected countries across the world as at 12 noon today.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Over 2.12 billion coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
China leads the global count with over 763.07 million jabs, followed by the United States with 300.27 million.
Mon Jun 07 2021
India reports novel coronavirus variant, daily deaths at year's high
India has detected a new "double mutant variant" of the novel coronavirus adding to concern as the daily cases continues to increase.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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