Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements
The report is the latest in a series from aid groups and international bodies warning about the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[OPINION] Malaysia’s narrative in the South China Sea: Leveraging the public and national partnerships
The South China Sea situation has grown increasingly complex, with regional actors adopting evolving strategies.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms
Aid workers and UN officials say humanitarian conditions continue to be dire in Gaza.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Online safety bill a move to fix 'lacuna' in law - Fahmi
A 'lacuna in the law' is the term given to any situation where there is no applicable law in place.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says
Florence Bauer says the invasion in February 2022 had turned an already difficult demographic situation into something more severe.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Situation in South China Sea safe, under control - Adly
Adly Zahari clarifies that reports of Chinese maritime assets near country's border mainly involve its Coast Guard, not its naval warships.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Flood situation improves in Kedah, Johor and Selangor
According to Public Info Banjir, the water levels of Sungai Bidor in Hilir Perak and Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak exceeded the warning level.
Thu Oct 17 2024
US tells Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation or risk military aid
The US demands concrete measures to address the worsening situation amid a renewed Israeli offensive in northern Gaza.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Increase in number of flood victims in Perak, Pahang this morning
In Perak, the flood situation worsened as more people were evacuated with the number of evacuees increased to 625 people from 188 families.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading
Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy to manage the situation amid an Iranian-led axis of resistance.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Selangor and Kedah hit by floods again, Perak situation worsens
In Selangor, 1,968 individuals from 480 families affected by the floods were evacuated to six temporary relief centres.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Terengganu to adopt cautious approach to GISB business premises sealing - MB
Terengganu MB says govt will first assess the situation from a legal perspective to mitigate the risk of potential lawsuits.
Wed Oct 02 2024
UNICEF Head 'deeply concerned' over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon
The number of people internally displaced by the violence has spiked to more than one million, including over 300,000 children.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Number of flood victims in Kedah falls, situation stays in Perak this morning
The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perak recorded a total of 6,833 people in 34 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8 AM.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024