China to hold nationwide survey on population changes
Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Young couple plead guilty to neglecting newborn baby
The three-kilogramme baby was born on May 12, at a house in Jabur Kubur, before being abandoned at a shop on May 18.
Thu May 23 2024
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message
Lee Hsien Loong said it is a good time for young couples to add a "little dragon" to their families.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Twelve missing in Sicily as building collapses - ANSA
Firemen have been able to contain the fire and have begun digging in the rubble for the missing, including a young couple expecting a baby.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Floods force Indian couple to float to their wedding - in a cooking pot
The young couple managed to reach the temple by floating through the flooded streets in a giant metal cooking pot.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Invest in gold, young couples told
Couples planning to marry at a young age are encouraged to buy gold as assets for a financially secured future, because gold tends to maintain its value over time.
Tue Jul 21 2015
Mapex 2015 attracts young property buyers
The Mapex 2015 in Penang, which started Saturday, is attracting many young couples looking for the right property to invest in.
Sun Feb 22 2015
15-year-old says marriage was not caused by pregnancy
The marriage however received the blessings from respective families.
Wed Dec 17 2014
MP calls for minimum age for marriage
An Opposition Member of Parliament on Wednesday called on the the government to fix the minimum age for young couples to get married.
Wed Oct 29 2014
Four couples tie the knot on Islamic New Year
Four young couples tied the knot today, on 1 Muharram, the Islamic New Year, to symbolise the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
Sat Oct 25 2014
Young couple detained for drug trafficking
The couple, aged 21 and 17, have been remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Sun Jun 22 2014
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Gunfire heard across Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024