Millions of Australians warned to prepare for severe heat, possible fires
Meteorologists warns that dry lightning storms could elevate the fire risk.
Mon Dec 16 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Sydney swelters through autumn heatwave, bushfire threat looms
Total fire bans are now in place across NSW, while 35 public schools, mostly in inland regions, have been closed due to the severe heat.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps
Almost 323 million people across the country are at high risk from extreme heat and a lack of cooling mechanisms.
Mon May 23 2022
Heat wave to persist this week
The heat wave that has enveloped Malaysia is expected to last until the end of the week, with the possibility of several areas seeing some respite from the severe heat.
Wed Feb 12 2014
ASEAN Plus Three strengthen rice reserves for potential climate crisis
Rice-dependent nations like the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam face extreme weather harming food production.
Wed Jan 08 2025
BNM international reserves end 2024 higher at US$116.2 bln y-o-y
Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023.
Wed Jan 08 2025
South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound
A top investigator vows to do whatever it takes to break a security blockade and take in the impeached leader.
Wed Jan 08 2025
IRB introducing new Monthly Tax Deduction system, e-PCB
IRB says the existing PCB system will only be opened for display purposes to enable employers to review previous PCB information or records.
Wed Jan 08 2025
ASEAN should unite regarding GMT implementation - Liew
Liew Chin Tong urges ASEAN member states not to enter into a race to the bottom in terms of wages, tax cuts, or tax holidays.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland
Donald Trump vows to demand higher NATO defense spending and rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the government will also continue to take decisive action to combat scam crimes.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Social media platform providers licensing milestone for Msia's online regulations - MCMC
MCMC commissioner describes the licensing requirement as a major achievement in enhancing online safety and regulation approaches.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Las Vegas Cybertruck suspect used ChatGPT to plan blast, police say
According to officials, the suspect used ChatGPT to try and work out how much explosive was needed to trigger the blast.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate
Flames engulfed homes, and bulldozers cleared abandoned vehicles from the roads to allow emergency vehicles to pass.
Wed Jan 08 2025