Facebook purges ads for illegal wildlife in Southeast Asia as online trade surges
An ad showing a civet cat cowering in a cage being offered for sale on Facebook was just one of hundreds that has been removed in a crackdown on Southeast Asia's illegal wildlife trade.
Thu Aug 06 2020
Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics
Vietnam is an important destination in the Asian region for illegal wildlife products such as pangolin scales and elephant ivory.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Facebook groups: Malaysia's new wildlife trade marketplace
Hundreds of wild and live animals, of which many of them are under the 'protected' status, are being put up for sale as pets on Facebook.
Fri Mar 04 2016
Demand for exotic animals pushing endangered species to early extinction
Illegal wildlife trade around the world is a hefty issue and known as greatest threats to the survival of vast endangered species in driving them to brink of extinction.
Fri Mar 27 2015
Charles and William: end wildlife trade
Prince Charles and William are working together to encourage others to help tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
Sun Feb 09 2014
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