
Singapore hopes Malaysia will advance ASEAN's sustainability agenda under Chairmanship
Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Liam Payne's manager, hotel staff failed 'vulnerable' singer before death, judge says
Payne fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in October.
Tue Dec 31 2024

US President Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve
US President Biden signed 50 bills into law, addressing issues ranging from the protection of vulnerable youth to ethics in public office and campus safety.
Wed Dec 25 2024

UN body to protect 'vulnerable' submarine cables after ruptures
Sub-sea cables carry over 99 pct of international data, meaning people all over the world rely on them for emails and text messages.
Sun Dec 15 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
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[OPINION] Place health at the core of climate change policy
Place health at the core of climate change policy to serve the worlds most vulnerable, argues Christopher Lockyear.
Tue Nov 12 2024

New Zealand offers national apology to people abused in care
The report reveals 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care suffered abuse, prompting an official apology.
Tue Nov 12 2024

Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future
The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.
Thu Nov 07 2024

INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024

Welfare of vulnerable groups continues to be given attention - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that children from wealthy families still benefit from govt-funded educational facilities over the poor.
Mon Sep 30 2024

Why is mpox an emergency again?
Mpox is a significant health problem that is killing some of the most vulnerable people in the world, including children.
Sun Sep 01 2024

New Zealand to apologise after enquiry finds 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
The inquiry detailed a litany of abuses in state and faith-based care, including rape, sterilisation and electric shocks.
Wed Jul 24 2024

India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are electronic voting machines?
Here are some details about the electronic voting machines, which have drawn criticism that they are vulnerable to tampering.
Thu Apr 18 2024

How can a state make people stateless?
The stateless Rohingya community with no rights remains the worlds most vulnerable and at high risk of exploitation.
Fri Mar 29 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 2
Proactive solutions are needed to uplift vulnerable communities in Malaysia.
Thu Feb 15 2024

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025