Families of babies switched at birth appoint lawyers to take action
The two families of three babies were swapped at birth 20 years ago, believed to be due to negligence by staff of a hospital in Kota Bharu.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Twin sister swapped at birth: Truth unfolds after 19 years
This story of three babies, including a pair of twins, switched at birth could well be a plot of a soap opera.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Kedah Health Department to probe baby mix-up case
The Department says even though the case has been considered solved after the babies were switched back, the shocking mistake must be taken seriously.
Fri Jan 08 2016
All's well after baby mix-up
A married couple got the shock of their lives when they learned that the new baby boy whom they just brought home from the hospital, was actually another couple's baby.
Thu Jan 07 2016
French families of girls switched at birth win nearly 2 mn euros in damages
Two French families whose babies were switched at birth more than 20 years ago won nearly two million euros in compensation.
Tue Feb 10 2015
Japanese man switched at birth would 'roll back clock'
A 60-year-old Japanese man switched at birth says he would like to "roll back the clock", days after winning a lawsuit against the hospital which mistakenly cast him into a life of poverty.
Thu Nov 28 2013
Japanese man switched at birth would 'roll back clock'
A 60-year-old Japanese man says his life would have been starkly different had he not been switched at birth.
Thu Nov 28 2013
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
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024