Japan begins second water release from Fukushima power plant
According to reports, the daily discharge is expected to be 460 tonnes.
Thu Oct 05 2023
More than a decade after nuclear meltdown, Fukushima water release begins
Here is a timeline of key events related to the accident in Fukushima and the subsequent clean-up.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan
The move would be taken following notification that Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean tomorrow.
Wed Aug 23 2023
EXPLAINER - The Fukushima water release plan
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Japan mothers' group fears Fukushima water release could revive health concerns
The people of Fukushima endured the risks for the last 12 years and have confirmed the radiation level has dropped, said Ai Kimura.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Analysis - Fukushima water release poses early test for Japan-South Korea unity
US President Joe Biden wants to lock in friendly ties between Japan and South Korea at a summit on Friday.
Fri Aug 18 2023
Japan to start Fukushima water release as early as late Aug - Media
Japan and the International Atomic Energy Agency say it is safe but nearby countries fear it may contaminate food.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Seven key questions about the Fukushima water release
Japans plan to release nuclear wastewater from its Fukushima reactor has sparked many questions.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Neighbouring countries complained over the years about the threat to the marine environment and public health.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Explainer: How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Fukushima water release stokes fresh fears for fisherman
Tepco plans to soon start releasing more than a million tons of radioactive water from the plant into the sea.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Any dam water release is strictly controlled by Air Selangor - LUAS
LUAS said no release will be made if the river levels show an upward trend and there is heavy rain in the downstream area.
Sat Dec 03 2022
'Canary in the coal mine': Greenland ice has shrunk beyond return, study finds
If all of Greenland's ice goes, the water released would push sea levels up by an average of 6 meters enough to swamp coastal cities.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Luas may reduce water releases at dam to prolong supply
The reduced water releases may lead to extended water rationing hours in affected areas.
Sat Mar 15 2014
'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