Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
What is Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake advisory?
A Nankai Trough megaquake and tsunami could kill hundreds of thousands and cause trillion-dollar damage to Japan.
Fri Aug 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
United States defense commitments to Japan and to the Philippines are iron clad, said Joe Biden.
Fri Apr 12 2024
US military helicopters to deploy to Japan's earthquake zone
Japan has asked the US forces to help deliver relief materials as its Self-Defence Forces are currently focusing on transporting evacuees.
Tue Jan 16 2024
S. Korea protests to Japan about tsunami alerts showing disputed islets
South Korea has protested to Japan over a tsunami advisory that featured a map displaying a group of its islands also claimed by Tokyo.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji
The surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to extreme levels of pollution and other strains, authorities say.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Zii Jia loses to Japan's Naraoka in first round
Lee Zii Jia lost to 2023 World Championship silver medallist and fourth seed Kodai Naraoka of Japan.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Court releases Wan Saiful's passport, for official visit to Japan
The Court allowed a temporary release of former Bersatu Information Chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan's passport for an official trip to Japan.
Wed Sep 06 2023
South Korea to issue soon response to Japan's Fukushima discharge plan
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Japan's plans were consistent with global safety standards.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Muller: Germany deserved 'ridiculous' defeat to Japan
Thomas Muller described Germany's shock World Cup defeat to Japan as "ridiculous", but acknowledged they did not deserve a victory.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening
The number of foreign visitors to Japan rose to nearly 500,000 in October, the first month it fully reopened to overseas visitors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Sarawak premier to speak at Tokyo climate change forum
Abang Johari will be on an official visit to Japan starting Monday to take part in a forum as a panel speaker on the issue of climate change.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Expand MoC with Japan to include creative industry, filmmaking - Annuar
Malaysia has proposed to Japan that the MoC on Information and Communications between the two countries be renewed by expanding the scope of cooperation, including in filmmaking and creative industry.
Tue Jun 07 2022
FMM expresses concern over govt's plan to export skilled Malaysians to Japan
Soh said there were no prior consultations or details made available on this potential skill export to Japan.
Tue May 31 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024