UN chief issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean
Rising seas are amplifying the frequency and severity of storm surges and coastal flooding, says Antonio Guterres.
Tue Aug 27 2024
‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants
Zoe Saldana wants people to learn about the severity of the immigrant experience without holding back.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures
Forecasters warn that climate change will make Australia hotter and increase the severity of weather extremes.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Navigating the Omicron wave
Omicron's threat is not so much in its disease severity, but in the speed it spreads.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Omicron poses "very high" global risk but data on severity limited - WHO
The WHO cited some preliminary evidence that the number of people getting reinfected with the virus has increased in South Africa.
Mon Dec 13 2021
'Encouraging' early feedback on Omicron case severity: Fauci
Cases of the Omicron variant have so far been confirmed in at least 15 states and some 40 countries.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
Early indications of the severity of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are "a bit encouraging", Anthony Fauci said.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Australia on alert as first Omicron community case confirmed
Authorities urged calm as they weighed up the severity of the strain.
Tue Nov 30 2021
COVID SCIENCE - Sleep apnea severity linked to COVID-19 outcomes
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Severity of flooding in Malaysia requires greater concerted effort
All Malaysians must do their part not to throw any rubbish into the drain or river.
Tue Oct 26 2021
D-hammer option to flatten the curve
Vitamin D deficiency is a valid and important risk factor for COVID-19 infection and its severity.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Vaccinated healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 have less severe symptoms - Health DG
It is clear that we still can be infected after completion of the vaccination, but perhaps less in severity.
Sat Apr 17 2021
Oceans warmed steadily over 12,000 years: Study
Warming seas can also increase the severity of tropical storms and the flooding and devastation these phenomena can bring.
Thu Jan 28 2021
MyCreative seeks funds in Budget 2021 for creative industry
Chairman Mohd Naguib Razak said the agency hopes to give allowances to industry players who are participating in the upskilling programmes, especially given the severity of the COVID-19 disruptions.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Stop political maneuvering, wait till COVID-19 pandemic eases - Geo-strategist
The King's advice is based on the severity of the current COVID-19 pandemic in the country, and that the government has to be given enough room to tackle it.
Mon Oct 26 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024