PM proposes to UN to open UN-Habitat regional office in Malaysia
Malaysia has proposed to the UN to open a regional office of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in this country.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Thai skipper, crew detained for encroachment
District Maritime director, Maritime Captain Zulinda Ramly said the agency's vessel KM Tugau intercepted the local fishing boat at 5.20am and also seized 100 kilogrammes of fish from it.
Fri Feb 10 2017
MPOB reopens regional office in Tehran
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) today officially reopened its regional office here.
Tue Feb 07 2017
In Japan, more workers leaving cities for regional offices
An increasing number of business people, including those who are middle-age, have been moving from major cities to companies based in regional areas.
Tue Jun 07 2016
Transnational crimes: Interpol enhances cooperation with Malaysia
Interpol will use its regional office in Singapore to enhance cooperation with Malaysia in combating transnational crimes, especially cybercrime.
Sun May 31 2015
Police raid railway offices in Canada crash probe
Police raided the Canadian regional office of the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic (MMA) railway, looking for evidence of a train derailment.
Fri Jul 26 2013
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
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