Malaysia experiences slower population growth Q3 2024 - DOSM
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin says the lower growth could be attributed to the decline of child births.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Kuala Lumpur's population to reach 8.8 million in 2024 - Zaliha
This population growth not only involves natural increase in city areas, but also migration to the city from rural areas.
Tue Aug 06 2024
China's population growth sees record fall in 6 decades
China's total population fell by 850,000 last year.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Singapore population sees biggest percentage drop since 1950
Singapore has been experiencing a dwindling birth rate and ageing population.
Tue Sep 28 2021
No baby boom in China as births fall further in 2020
China introduced the one-child policy in the late 1970s in a dramatic effort to slow rapid population growth, before reversing it in 2016.
Wed Feb 10 2021
India's fast-growing cities face water crisis
Decades of population growth and uncontrolled urbanisation have created a water crisis in India.
Fri Mar 20 2015
International mobility, urbanisation behind spike in dengue cases globally
Rapid human population growth and increased urbanisation have also contributed to rise of dengue cases worldwide.
Wed Mar 05 2014
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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