[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s 5G dreams: Lessons from Rwanda
We must accelerate our efforts to align with modern global techno-social trends.
Mon Oct 28 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
UK's Sunak suffers major blow as Rwanda migrant scheme declared unlawful
The Rwanda scheme is the central plank of Rishi Sunak's immigration policy as he prepares to face an election next year.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' hero returns to United States after prison stay
Paul Rusesabagina for over a decade, was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over his ties to a group opposed to Rwandan President.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Suspected militants kill 19 in another village raid in east Congo
The attack took place just a few kilometres from another attack on a village that killed at least 35 people last week.
Mon Mar 13 2023
The technology fighting Rwanda's silent killer of women
A new gadget aimed at patients in low-income countries offers hope.
Sun Mar 12 2023
Anti-Rwanda protests break out in east Congo as Kinshasa recalls envoy
Thousands joined anti-Rwanda protests in the east Congolese city of Goma, denouncing Rwanda's alleged support of M23 rebels.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Factbox - Commonwealth nations meet in Rwanda - what you need to know
Commonwealth nations will meet to discuss cooperation on topics ranging from green energy to rising food prices to the war in Ukraine.
Thu Jun 23 2022
FM Saifuddin to attend 26th CHOGM in Rwanda
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah will lead the Malaysian delegation to the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda from June 21 to 25.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Asylum seekers to appeal against deportation from Britain ahead of first Rwanda flight
As part of an initial deal with Kigali, Britain will send some migrants who arrived illegally by crossing the Channel in small boats.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Malaysia joins member countries to celebrate Commonwealth Day
Malaysia joins 53 other Commonwealth member countries to celebrate the Commonwealth Day on 14 March 2022.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Rwandan court finds 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero guilty in terrorism case
Since being portrayed as a hero in the film, Paul Rusesabagina emerged as a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame and denied all charges against him.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Rwandan conservationist helps to save hundreds of cranes
The Umusambi Village has rescued more than 200 cranes from captivity, helping to boost the population of the endangered birds.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Syria investigator del Ponte quits, blaming U.N. Security Council
Carla del Ponte, who prosecuted war crimes in Rwanda and former Yugoslavia, told a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Locarno Film Festival she had already prepared her letter of resignation.
Mon Aug 07 2017
OIC envoy calls for U.N. intervention to avoid genocide of Rohingya Muslims
The United Nations should intervene in Myanmar's Rakhine State to stop further escalation of violence against Rohingya Muslims and avoid another genocide like in Cambodia and Rwanda.
Thu Jan 19 2017
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024