Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Refrain from entrusting responsibilities to those tainted by corruption - Sultan Nazrin
His Royal Highness said Muslim community must resolutely reject individuals with a corrupt or hypocritical image and those of weak morals.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47
A total of 118 people are still being treated in hospitals in the district and nearby areas, a government official said.
Fri Jun 21 2024
At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor
Police arrested four people over sale of illicit liquor and seized 200 litres of the methanol-mixed alcoholic drink, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash
The plant completed the fourth and final round of discharge for the current fiscal year ending in March.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Sydney school, supermarket tainted with asbestos as crisis widens
Traces of bonded asbestos in mulch found in 41 spots scattered across Sydney since early January when it was found in a playground.
Mon Feb 19 2024
India suspends another drugmaker's licence over tainted cough syrup
The WHO flagged contamination with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed.
Tue Jul 25 2023
High Court quashes MyCCs RM86.77 million proposed fine against Grab
Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said that MyCC's decision behind the fine is tainted with procedural impropriety.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Exclusive: Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup
Indonesia's police expand the probe into tainted cough syrups linked to the deaths of more than 200 children across the nation.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Eating one wild fish same as a month of drinking tainted water: Study
Eating just one freshwater fish equalled drinking water with PFOS at 48 parts per trillion for a month, the researchers calculated.
Sun Jan 22 2023
At 97, Malaysia's Mahathir vows one final fight against graft-tainted govt
Mahathir said he was determined to fight one final election to oust a government he said was led by "criminals".
Tue Nov 08 2022
Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls
Mahathir warned that UMNO would rush to get Najib released from prison through a royal pardon as well as drop dozens of other charges.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Olympics Athletics: Seeing's not believing - how doping has tainted athletics
Athletics is by no means the only Olympic sport to be badly hit by doping cases over the last few decades.
Wed Jul 28 2021
China accused of forcing 570,000 people to pick cotton in Xinjiang
A Washington-based Center for Global Policy said it was very likely a major share of cotton from Xinjiang was 'tainted with forced labour'.
Wed Dec 16 2020
'Withdraw as minister if tainted!' - Akhbar Satar
Akhbar said the move is to ensure that the Perikatan Nasional government's integrity and credibility would gain the trust of the people.
Fri Mar 06 2020
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024