Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29
As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Terengganu floods: Number of evacuees rises to 2,765
Kemaman is the worst-hit district with 2,584 people from 554 families housed in five PPS.
Wed Nov 20 2024
FBM KLCI rises in opening trade ahead of OPR, US election results
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI advanced 4.01 points to 1,624.71.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
The tragedy is Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history, and meteorologists say.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Ringgit rises against US dollar on Budget 2025 outlook
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said attention on Friday's budget announcement would drive market sentiment this week.
Mon Oct 14 2024
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says
The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024
FBM KLCI rises slightly at midmorning, lifted by bargain hunting
FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI gained 3.48 points to 1,643.28 from yesterday's close of 1,639.80.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi rises to 58
Most of the victims were killed in landslides and flash floods, with nearly 750 people injured, the disaster management agency said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Hungry Gazans face crippling price rises as war rages
A high risk of famine persists across Gaza as long as the war continues and humanitarian access is restricted.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17
The fire broke out at a privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre manufacturing unit that was operational since 2019.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21
According to police spokesperson more could still be trapped but the number was unknown.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Ringgit rises to near 11-month high against US dollar
The ringgit continued its uptrend today, closing at a near 11-month high of RM4.58 against the US dollar.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Bursa Malaysia rises at early trade amid mixed Wall Street
In the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 248 versus 222, with 355 counters unchanged, 1,660 untraded and 89 suspended.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Malaysia's LI rises 3.8 pct in May 2024, economy remains resilient - DoSM
The leading index (LI) is a tool utilised for predicting economic trends for an average of four to six months ahead.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Bursa opens higher on bargain hunting, breaches 1,600 points
The main index rises to 1,601.44, driven by investor interest in mid and small cap stocks.
Tue Jul 02 2024
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