In Jordan camp, Syrian refugees choose school over child marriage
A growing number of Syrian refugee women and girls are challenging societal pressure to marry early.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Turkey warns Syrian refugees of deportation for crimes
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim stressed that those "who cross the line are punished as deserved before the law," adding that if necessary, "we will deport those (refugees) who commit crimes."
Thu Jul 06 2017
Syrian refugees in Malaysia
Syria refugees performing prayers at the Syrian Refugee School in Setiawangsa Kuala Lumpur on 12 April 2017. - Astro AWANI / Shahir Omar
Thu Apr 13 2017
Saudi king agrees in call to support Syria, Yemen safe zones - White House
Trump, during his presidential campaign last year, had called for Gulf states to pay for establishing safe zones to protect Syrian refugees.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Malaysia to help tackle Syrian refugee issue through OIC
The refugee problem was among the issues discussed during the bilateral meeting between Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Malaysia seeks Lebanon's assistance over Syrian migrants
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi noted that Lebanon, a country of over four million people, was currently hosting some 1.5 million Syrian refugees.
Sat Sep 24 2016
Syrian refugee killed by own bomb at German bar
The 27-year-old man, whose asylum application was rejected a year ago, had been targeting a nearby pop music festival.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Temporary shelter for 500 Syrian migrants by year's end - Ahmad Zahid
Malaysia is aiming to give temporary shelter to 500 Syrian migrants by the end of this year.
Sat May 28 2016
300 Syrian immigrants to arrive Malaysia this year - Zahid
On May 28, 100 Syrian immigrants from 24 families from the Bekka Valley refugee camp in Lebanon are due to arrive via special flights.
Fri May 20 2016
Trauma, torture for sex-trafficked Syrians in Lebanon
In early April, Lebanese security forces broke up the largest known sex trafficking ring there in recent years, freeing at least 75 Syrian women.
Mon Apr 18 2016
Turkey denies claims it fired on fleeing Syrians
Turkey on Sunday denied claims that its military opened fire on Syrian refugees fleeing clashes between Islamic State group jihadists and rebels in northern Syria.
Mon Apr 18 2016
Turkey will ditch migrant deal if EU breaks promises: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the European Union that Ankara would not implement a key deal on reducing the flow of migrants if Brussels fails to fulfil its side of the bargain.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Canada fulfills promise to take 25,000 Syrian refugees
Canada has met a self-imposed deadline to accept 25,000 Syrian refugees fleeing their country's civil war, officials said, fulfilling a campaign promise by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Malaysia delivers humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan
Malaysia has delivered humanitarian aid valued at US$240,000 (RM900,000) to 100 Syrian refugee families in Jordan.
Tue Feb 16 2016
Security screening required for Syrian refugees in Malaysia - Ahmad Zahid
Syrian refugees brought into the country are required to undergo security screening to ensure they are not involved in militant activities.
Sat Feb 13 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