Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan
The Bashi Channel between those islands and Taiwan considered a choke point for vessels moving between western Pacific and South China Sea.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Khairy appointed as vice-chair of WHO Executive Board for Western Pacific Region
Khairy Jamaluddin has been officially appointed as the vice-chair of the WHO Executive Board representing the Western Pacific Region for 2022-2023.
Mon May 30 2022
Khairy's appointment as WHA veep a boon for Western Pacific region - Expert
The appointment of Khairy Jamaluddin as vice-president of the 75th WHA will further facilitate the views of Malaysia and 37 other member nations of the WHO in the Western Pacific area to be heard.
Mon May 23 2022
Khairy elected as vice president for upcoming 75th World Health Assembly
Khairy said the voice of the Western Pacific will be brought to the world assembly.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan
Khairy Jamaluddin is leading a Malaysian delegation to the 72nd World Health Organisation Western Pacific Region Committee Meeting (WPRCM) in Himeji, Japan scheduled for tomorrow.
Sun Oct 24 2021
Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham
Malaysia is committed to winning the war against COVID-19 with other member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jun 01 2021
COVID-19: WHO warns governments to prepare for multiple surges
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned governments of countries in the Western Pacific region, which includes Malaysia, to prepare for multiple surges of COVID-19 before a vaccine is ready.
Tue Oct 06 2020
North Korea warns of nuclear strike if provoked; Trump 'armada' steams on
North Korean state media warned on Tuesday of a nuclear attack on the United States at any sign of American aggression, as a U.S. Navy strike group steamed towards the western Pacific.
Wed Apr 12 2017
South Korea warns of North Korea "provocations", U.S. navy group approaches
A U.S. Navy strike group led by a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is en route to the western Pacific with talk of military action by the United States gaining traction.
Tue Apr 11 2017
US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official
A US Navy strike group will be moving towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a US official said.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea
The eight are expected to sail between the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and the island of Miyako, also Okinawa, to enter the Western Pacific.
Tue Dec 27 2016
WHO moves to protect children from unhealthy food, drinks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Western Pacific launched on Monday a new tool to protect children from unhealthy food and drink that cause obesity and other serious health problems, China'
Mon Dec 19 2016
Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China
Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on China's navy and keep it from ever dominating the Western Pacific Ocean.
Fri Dec 18 2015
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
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