Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event.
Fri Oct 04 2024
GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys
The individuals have been charged with threatening, abusing and physically sexually assaulting children since the police launched Op Global.
Fri Oct 04 2024
GISBH member pleads not guilty to threatening woman
Mohamad Riza was charged with criminal intimidation of a woman, aiming to scare her into withdrawing a police report she had filed.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Gaza ceasefire negotiations to resume as Israel orders new evacuations
The negotiations are taking place in the shadow of a feared regional escalation, with Iran threatening to retaliate against Israel.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer
A woman was arrested over alleged threats against social influencer Rajeswary on her TikTok account after receiving a complaint from a man.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean
The hurricane's center will cross the Windward Islands as a Category 4 storm, the second-strongest on a five-step scale.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
The man was sentenced to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her.
Mon May 20 2024
Slovak PM Fico no longer in life-threatening condition after being shot, minister says
The gunman shot Robert Fico five times, initially leaving the PM in critical condition and undergoing surgery hours later.
Thu May 16 2024
As new Haiti leadership takes power, gangs demand a seat at the table
Some of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders are threatening more violence if they are not allowed political sway.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Police have recorded 11 statements regarding threat against Nga
Police said the individuals interviewed included close family members and neighbours of Nga Kor Ming.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Threatening notes left at Nga's mother's house
Police confirmed the incident and the case classified as 'criminal intimidation by anonymous communication".
Thu Mar 07 2024
Untreated gastritis can lead to serious, life-threatening complications
Chronic ulcers or erosion in the stomach lining can result in continuous bleeding, leading to significant loss of blood.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Ignoring Taiwan's complaints, more Chinese balloons spotted over strait
Taiwan accused China of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island's people with the balloons.
Mon Jan 08 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
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