Briton dies, another severely injured in Thailand after knife attack, police say
A Thai man was suspected of attacking the two with a rice sickle for drinking and playing music loudly, police said.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Sugu charged with injuring Pavithra
This morning, Sugu was charged with carrying a sickle at a parking area at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) at about 6 pm on July 21.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Woman held hostage saved by mother's knee pain in attempted robbery
A man was shot dead by a security guard when he attempted to rob a bank while holding a woman hostage at a sicklepoint in Felda Ayer Tawar 5.
Fri Jun 19 2020
Police shoot dead mental patient who slashed police station chief
The police shot dead a mental patient today, a day after he had slashed and stabbed a police station chief while armed with a sickle.
Sun Nov 13 2016
New global initiative launched to address genetic blood disorders
Patients with one of a number of devastating genetic blood disorders, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia, will benefit significantly from a new international project announced today.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Indian woman kills leopard with sickle
The 56-year-old woman battled with the leopard for half an hour on Sunday before finally delivering a killer blow with her sickle.
Wed Aug 27 2014
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024