Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets extension to hospital stint
The corrections department has come under criticism amid widespread scepticism about the extent of Thaksin Shinawatra's health problems.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Afghanistan's Taliban say working on reopening girls' high schools
Taliban stirred scepticism when they said last week that they would open schools for high school-aged boys but not girls.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism
From real fears sparked by side-effects, to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages.
Sat Aug 07 2021
Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees hundreds held since coup
Myanmar freed more than 2,000 detainees, among them journalists and others who were held on incitement charges for taking part in protests.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Trust-deficit at the heart of vaccine hesitancy, and a symptom of a deeper crisis
Crises in governance result in trust-deficit, manifesting as scepticism and rejection in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Wariness in Indonesia as Chinese Sinovac COVID-19 jabs start
Scepticism over vaccines is an additional challenge for Indonesia in its plan to inoculate more than 180 million people in the country.
Wed Jan 13 2021
COVID-19 vaccine safe, no long-term side effects - MOSTI
Ahmad Amzad said the ministry will channel accurate information on the vaccine to convince and eliminate society's scepticism.
Mon Jan 04 2021
ASEAN to declare single market but delays deeper integration
However, there is much scepticism that targets can be met, as the 10-nation bloc is made up of countries in vastly different stages of economic development.
Sat Jan 24 2015
To pay or not to pay? Questions on ransoms after French freed
France's denials it handed over a huge ransom for the release of four hostages are being met with widespread scepticism.
Thu Oct 31 2013
Germany considering halting arms exports to Egypt: Merkel
Merkel said arms exports to Egypt could be "subject to measures which clearly show our scepticism about what is happening".
Sun Aug 18 2013
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
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