COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions
Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
Malaysia urges 1951 Refugee Convention signatories to fulfil responsibilities
Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said this includes providing protection to refugees regardless of origin, ethnicity and religion.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children
54 signatories expressed their full support to the government in the initiative to put forth the betterment of children in the nation.
Mon Jan 02 2023
COP26: Is Malaysia committed to ending deforestation?
Malaysia is not yet on the list of the signatories who have committed to work collectively to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Malaysia calls refugee convention signatories to receive more Rohingya refugees
Malaysia calls for proportionate responsibility sharing by receiving more Rohingya refugees for resettlement or relocation.
Wed Oct 27 2021
RCEP can be an economic recovery tool against COVID-19, says expert
Once in effect, the RCEP will eliminate tariffs on as much as 90 per cent of goods traded between its signatories over the next 20 years.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Jho Low's proxy appointed as authorised signatory in 1MDB subsidiary
The High Court today was told that a proxy of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low was appointed as one of the signatories in 1Malaysia Development Berhad Global Investment Limited (1MDB GIL).
Wed Feb 17 2021
Fears for Sudan's Darfur after nearly 140 killed in days of fighting
The bloodshed, which appeared not to involve any signatories to the deal, came just weeks after peacekeeping mission ended operations.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Muhyiddin welcomes ideas from health experts to reduce COVID-19 cases
Muhyiddin also invited signatories of an open letter written by health experts, to meet him and the Health Minister for further discussions.
Mon Jan 18 2021
U.S. formally exits global climate pact amid election uncertainty
The departure makes the United States the only country of 197 signatories to have withdrawn from the agreement, hashed out in 2015.
Wed Nov 04 2020
West Papua's struggle for liberation
Much to the frustration of the signatories, Wendas efforts in securing a seat on the UN Decolonisation Committee came to naught as the move only won support from eight countries, all of which are sma
Sun Feb 02 2020
Singapore supports efforts by 11 signatories to sustain TPP
"It is important that we keep up (the) momentum. Singapore will participate constructively in this collective process to harvest the TPP's benefits," he said in a statement here.
Sun May 21 2017
Malaysia committed to complete ratification of TPPA by 2018
He said the trade deal would be effective if at least six countries accounting for 85 per cent of gross domestic product of the 12 signatories in the trade pact completed their ratification process.
Sat Sep 24 2016
TPP to fuel global growth - World Bank
World Bank country manager for Malaysia Faris Hadad-Zervos said the TPP would deal with issues, including intellectual properties and labour rights that interface among its signatories.
Sat Sep 24 2016
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