Asia's factories struggle for momentum amid patchy recovery
Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan also saw factory activity shrink in May, while that of the Philippines expanded, the surveys showed.
Thu Jun 01 2023
'Clowncore' is an in-your-face aesthetic that brings a carefree feel to fashion
This trend goes by the name of 'clowncore' and already has millions of followers on social media.
Sat Mar 25 2023
How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming
Are you ready to wear a T-shirt made from old curtains, a jacket that had a previous life as an upholstery fabric?
Sun Nov 27 2022
Plastic waste in the Pacific's trash island could mostly come from a handful of nations
Among the waste that makes up this island of garbage, a large part comes from floating materials resulting from fishing-related activities.
Fri Sep 16 2022
The final frontier? Just a slice of Spanish sausage
A red ball of spicy fire with luminous patches glowing menacingly against a black background.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Thai police to uncover suspicious source of Tangmo's pics, video
Thai police are expected to identify in seven days the person who secretly released the pictures and video of late actress Pattaratida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong recently.
Tue May 24 2022
Needle-free vaccine patches coming soon, say researchers and makers
The technique could help save children's tears at doctors' offices, and help people who have a phobia of syringes.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Olympics: Scandal-hit Tokyo looks to final torchbearer to mend battered image
Tokyo 2020 organisers have the chance to patch up the Games' image when they reveal today who will carry the Olympic flame for the final few steps to light the stadium's cauldron.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Microsoft patches 'PrintNightmare' flaw in Windows
Microsoft says an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with system privileges.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Could your face mask detect COVID?
It's a prototype of COVID-19 testing face mask with a patch of sensors attached to a pad that collects the user's breath particles.
Thu Jul 01 2021
KASA investigating claims of black patches detected in Sungai Kim Kim
Tuan Ibrahim said the results of the water samples are expected to be in by today or tomorrow.
Mon Mar 08 2021
More than 20,000 U.S. organisations compromised through Microsoft flaw: sSource
The hacks are continuing despite emergency patches issued by Microsoft on Tuesday.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Thai customs seizes 62 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia
Thai customs confiscated 62 kilogrammes of 'ice' (methamphetamine) in Bangkok worth about 37 million baht hidden in a shipping container destined for Malaysia.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Green shoots: Rooftop farming takes off in Singapore
The 10,000 square-foot site is part of a drive to produce more food locally and reduce a heavy reliance on imports.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Ipoh hotel manager pleaded not guilty to trafficking in Thai women for sexual exploitation
A hotel manager pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to four counts of trafficking in Thai women for sexual exploitation, since 2014.
Thu May 11 2017
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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