Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation, report says
Social media platforms have been under scrutiny over misinformation and conspiracy theories, including false information on elections.
Fri Nov 01 2024
INSIGHT - In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence
The tensions are especially acute in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Detroit, major Democratic vote centers in crucial swing states.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Trump's 'Big Lie' comes to big screen and makes box office splash
The new movie pushes the widely debunked conspiracy theories to bolster Trump's claim that he was robbed of a second term as president.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism
From real fears sparked by side-effects, to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages.
Sat Aug 07 2021
WHO urges collaboration on virus origin after China rejects inquiry plan
China has repeatedly dismissed theories that the virus leaked from one of its laboratories.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Britney Spears says she doesn't know whether she'll ever perform again
Spears has not performed in public since late 2018 and is under a court-ordered conservatorship.
Sun Jun 20 2021
'Through the looking glass': How conspiracy theories wreck lives
A dad, a mom or a friend lost to a parallel world made up of conspiracy theories and dangerous fantasies destroying couples and families.
Tue May 18 2021
Conspiracy epidemic, born in US, spreads in Europe
Conspiracy theories, driven by the global health crisis, are taking root in Europe, drawing inspiration from the QAnon movement in the US.
Tue May 18 2021
Origins of COVID-19 need to be investigated further, leading scientists say
Relman says theories of accidental release from a lab and zoonotic spillover both remain viable.
Sat May 15 2021
COVID origins report: The four theories in play
The final report spelled out how the joint team of Chinese scientists and international experts thrashed out the hierarchy of probability.
Tue Mar 30 2021
One report, four theories: Scientists mull clues on virus origin
It wasn't immediately clear when the report will be released after its publication was delayed earlier this month.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Utilise science-communication campaigns to help fight COVID-19 "infodemic"
Science-communication could be an unrealised and underutilised "vaccines" to fight COVID-19 "infodemic".
Fri Feb 26 2021
Stop trumpeting nonsensical theories of vaccines
It's so unpleasant to realise that fabrication of facts is now being applauded as a social norm.
Sun Feb 21 2021
COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy
Malaysians are urged to be confident in science, not conspiracy theories that are shared in families and friends' WhatsApp groups that cite fake sources.
Sun Feb 14 2021
WHO team probing COVID-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'
The experts spent about 3-1/2 hours at the heavily-guarded Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has been at the centre of some conspiracy theories.
Wed Feb 03 2021
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
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