China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
The latest report put 26 countries in a "red" category denoting the existence of persecution.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Guterres says UN negotiating with China on unfettered access to Xinjiang
Activists have expressed skepticism about the prospects for a meaningful visit with unfettered access in China.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Chinese celebs, netizens slam 'two-faced' Hugo Boss over Xinjiang
Hugo Boss is latest foreign brand caught in a concerted boycott by Chinese consumers over Western accusations of forced labour in Xinjiang.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI
Human rights groups say the use of artificial intelligence to check on citizens' movements poses a "serious threat" to their liberty.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Canada's parliament passes motion saying China's treatment of Uighurs is genocide
Canada's House of Commons voted 266-0 for the motion brought by the opposition Conservative Party.
Tue Feb 23 2021
China aims fire at BBC as dispute with Britain intensifies
Britain and China have been exchanging barbs for months over China's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Twitter locks account of China's U.S. Embassy over its defence of Xinjiang policy
Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policy towards Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Twitter says it locked account of China's U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
The Chinese Embassy account, @ChineseEmbinUS, posted a tweet this month that said that Uighur women were no longer "baby making machines,".
Thu Jan 21 2021
UK: 'Genocide' clause to China trade deals narrowly defeated
If the proposal passed, Britain would become the first country in the world to allow genocide cases to be considered in domestic courts.
Wed Jan 20 2021
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
Pompeo urged China to 'end all torture and abuse' in custody and allow Uighurs and other minorities to emigrate.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Chinese tech patents tools that can detect, track Uighurs
IPVM reveals a cluster of patents for systems that could be used to analyse images for the presence of Uighurs.
Thu Jan 14 2021
US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown
The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority - Report
The report comes as human rights groups accuse China of forcing over 1 million Muslim Uighurs into labour camps.
Thu Dec 17 2020
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
Confucian Islamic alliance is beng thrown away: What a waste
Lacking credible intellectuals and thinkers of impeccable pedigree, the Muslim world could not grasp the "hikmah" or wisdom of Huntington, much as he was trying to stir up a hornet's next.
Tue Nov 10 2020
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024