Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says
Direct physical damage in Lebanon amounts to at least $3.4 billion, the Damage and Loss Assessment conducted by the World Bank said.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Australian research links brighter lights to increased risk of death
The authors said night light disrupts the body's 24-hour circadian rhythm, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral patterns.
Sun Nov 03 2024
GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys
The individuals have been charged with threatening, abusing and physically sexually assaulting children since the police launched Op Global.
Fri Oct 04 2024
OP Global: Victims found to suffer from physical and emotional abuse
There are elements of child labour and exploitation with those under 18 forced to work by selling goods, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Liek Hou secures Malaysia's maiden gold in Paris 2024
Cheah Liek Hou has defended his men's singles SU5 (physical impairment) Paralympic gold medal, bagging Malaysia's first at the Games.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Paralympics: Steady Eddy sprints to a bronze for Malaysia's first medal
Eddy Bernard clinches bronze in the men's 100-metre (m) T44 (physical impairment) event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers
Authorities are taking steps to reduce crocodile attacks through proactive messaging and physical removal of animals.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Babysitter’s son charged with physical sexual assault on 10-month-old girl
The accused is also ordered to surrender his passport to the court and to report himself at the nearest police station once a month.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Why society needs to address loneliness
Several scientific studies have found that loneliness can lead to poor physical and mental health.
Sun Jul 14 2024
Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM
The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Poisoned crackers: Two brothers still unconscious, mother prays
The eldest boy had no physical reaction at all and was the most critical compared to his younger brother with both of them still in a coma.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Biden is not being treated for Parkinson's, White House says after NYT report
Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson's disease and has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physicals, the White House said.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Zayn Rayyan’s parents plead not guilty to negligence
According to the charges, the couple is jointly accused of neglecting their 6-year-old son, potentially causing him physical injury.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend
Sean "Diddy" Combs said he had sought therapy and gone into rehab.
Mon May 20 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
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