Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024
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[COLUMNIST] The Perilous Path of Malaysia's 5G Future: A Step Towards Monopoly?
The unfolding narrative of Malaysia's ambitious yet fraught 5G journey holds the answer to these pressing questions
Thu Dec 07 2023
How is Southeast Asia's charge to EVs going?
Who's leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Fridays For Future's new Earth Day campaign uses the power of AI
If you've ever wondered what Emmanuel Macron or Joe Biden might have looked like as a child, Fridays for Future brings you the answer.
Sat Apr 22 2023
Could genetically modified rice be the answer to food shortages caused by climate change?
Research reveals that by genetically modifying rice, it could grow successfully in different countries and environments.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Malaysian tech firm aims to tackle labour issues for farming through digitalisation, local workforce
While some may think the answer to the labour shortage problem is by bringing in more foreign workers, a Malaysian tech firm offers a more sustainable alternative.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Who is the most influential person on Twitter for 2022?
A market research firm analyzed audience metrics to find out, and the answers may surprise you.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Goods price hike: Demonstrations, rallies not the answer
The people need to give space, time and cooperation to the government, which is currently working to address the issue of rising prices of goods and the cost of living.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Be humble and admit you do not know the answer to every problem, politicians advised
Politicians used to be simpler before but today our politicians have evolved to very sophisticated levels, in fact, complicated, said Vijay.
Tue May 31 2022
Another commotion in Dewan Rakyat over MITRA issue
Another commotion broke out in the Dewan Rakyat today over the MITRA funds issue, following opposition MPs' dissatisfaction with the answer given by Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique yesterday.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Has the pandemic affected your memory? Get moving could be the answer
It seems that people's sense of memory impairment could be related to how much they move around.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Is renting clothes the answer to getting the wardrobe you want without harming the planet?
Brands that transition towards more responsible fashion, also contribute to awakening the consciences of consumers.
Mon May 17 2021
Study: Why CBD isn't the answer for kicking a coke habit
Over 18 million people worldwide use cocaine, according to the 2019 edition of the World Drug Report published by the ONUDC.
Thu Jan 28 2021
How the finest French chocolatiers are crafting "free-from" chocolate
It turns out that nature often has the answer, in the form of ingredients such as fruit, avocado oil and soy milk.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Making sense of Najib's SRC trial
The questions on everyone's mind is when will Najib serve his sentence and the answer is not that simple.
Wed Jul 29 2020
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
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