UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023
UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Gender-based violence - the plight of Rohingya refugee women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655720694_rohingya.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Gender-based violence - the plight of Rohingya refugee women")
[COLUMNIST] Gender-based violence - the plight of Rohingya refugee women
Over the years, Rohingya women and girls have faced various forms of gender-based violence.
Wed Jan 18 2023
US announces over $170 mln in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims
More than a million Rohingya are living in squalid camps in southern Bangladesh comprising the world's largest refugee settlement.
Fri Sep 23 2022
'Flee' sketches human face of Afghan refugee crisis
The film focuses more on another familiar news story the thousands of refugees risking their lives to reach Europe from conflict zones.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Facebook, Google, Twitter agree to delete hate speech in 24 hours - Germany
Germany said Facebook, Google and Twitter have agreed to delete hate speech from their websites within 24 hours, a new step in the fight against rising online racism following the refugee crisis.
Wed Dec 16 2015
Malaysia to accept 3,000 Syrian refugees - Najib
Malaysia will open its doors to 3,000 Syrian migrants over the next three years to help alleviate the refugee crisis, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Oct 02 2015
PM Najib calls for new solutions to address extremism, refugee crisis
Datuk Seri Najib Razak makes impassioned plea for rejection of so-called 'Islamic State' philosophy; calls for Ummah to take decisive action against those who seek to hijack Islam.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Five ways to solve Europe's refugee crisis
Here are a few of the options Europe is considering to solve the issue of refugee crisis.
Wed Sep 09 2015
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
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