Bangladesh capital sees rush of Eid travellers
The normally busy streets in the Bangladeshi capital saw less traffic on Friday morning, while millions of people were on the move at bus terminals, train stations and river ports.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Yan floods: Body of fourth victim found
The body of the fourth victim of the floods and landslides that were caused by the upstream rush of water phenomenon in the Gunung Jerai area was found at the KEDA, Sungai Udang this afternoon.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Flood in Yan claims three victims, three more missing
Three victims were found dead in several locations around the Gunung Jerai area in Yan, which was hit by a flood following an upstream rush of water on Wednesday.
Wed Aug 18 2021
India's coronavirus crisis intensifies as nations pledge aid
Hospitals and doctors have put out urgent notices saying they were unable to cope with the rush of patients.
Mon Apr 26 2021
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