UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG
Heavy equipment required for the rescue had yet to reach the village, as the main road remained cut off and only accessible via helicopter.
Mon May 27 2024
Govt prepared to work with PNG on allegation of wrongdoing by Malaysia palm oil company
Willie Mongin stresses the importance of sustainable palm oil production in compliance with the Good Agricultural Practices certification.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Australia urges AstraZeneca to send 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to PNG after EU clearance
Australia has yet to receive 3.1 mln vaccine doses that AstraZeneca agreed to supply.
Fri Apr 23 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
India's daily coronavirus infections jumped by 28,903.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Australia to ask EU to send 1 million coronavirus vaccines for Papua New Guinea
Australia would donate 8,000 locally produced COVID-19 vaccines to PNG as an immediate response to the outbreak.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Papua New Guinea PM wins seat in general election as votes are tallied
The prime minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O'Neill, has won a fourth term in Parliament.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Malaysian ambassador to North Korea is in Malaysia - Foreign Ministry
Malaysia's Ambassador to North Korea, Mohamad Nizan Mohamad, who was declared persona non grata (PNG) by the North Korean government, is presently in Malaysia.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Australia increases pressure, cash offers for PNG asylum seekers to return home
The men, who have been ruled ineligible for refugee status by Papua New Guinea, say officials are also acting with urgency on deportation notices filed weeks or months ago.
Wed Feb 15 2017
7.9-magnitude quake hits PNG, tsunami threat over
But two hours after the quake, the PTWC said the threat had passed, despite some tsunami waves having been observed.
Sat Dec 17 2016
6.9-magnitude quake hits off PNG: USGS
A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Monday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide tsunami warning was issued.
Mon Oct 17 2016
PNG says death penalty 'under review' after Indonesia fallout
Peter O'Neill said the death penalty is "under review" in Papua New Guinea after recent global outcry over the execution of foreign drug convicts in neighbouring Indonesia.
Mon May 11 2015
NGOs call out palm oil giant KLK after loss in PNG court
NGOs have urged Malaysia-based palm oil giant KLK to address issues of deforestation, forced labour and land grab in other countries such as Indonesia and Liberia.
Thu Jun 19 2014
PNG girl beheads father after he rapes her: report
The 18-year-old chopped her father's head clean off after he repeatedly raped her last Tuesday night.
Mon Jun 17 2013
Brem's unit receives termination notice from Eda Ranu
Brem Holding Bhd announced today PNG Water Ltd has received a termination notice from Eda Ranu.
Thu Mar 21 2013
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