BANGKOK, Oct 7: The Thai government and private sectors have collaborated to provide 14.15 million baht in…
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Amazon launches maiden satellites into orbit
LOS ANGELES, Oct 7: Amazon’s first pair of satellites blasted into orbit on Friday, initiating the…
Haze may affect Singapore this weekend, says NEA
SINGAPORE, Oct 7: Singapore is likely to experience haze over the weekend if the fires in…
More homegrown malaria cases in US for first time in 20 years
LOS ANGELES, Oct 7: The United States has identified at least 10 locally acquired malaria cases, the…
World sugar prices up by 10 pct in September, says FAO
ROME, Oct 7: Global sugar prices surged by nearly 10 per cent in September to their…
Thailand gives 3.6m baht for Unicef support in border areas of Myanmar
BANGKOK, Oct 7: Thailand has contributed 3.6 million baht (100 baht = RM12.79) to the United…
Asean food-supplying countries pledge to prioritise export to member states
SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 (Bernama) — ASEAN food-supplying countries have pledged their commitment to prioritise the export of…
Malaysia awaits response from Indonesia on jointly tackling haze in the region
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia is still awaiting Indonesia’s response concerning cooperation under the…
Bangkok shopping mall shooting: Teenager modified plastic gun to fire real bullets
by Linda Khoo BANGKOK, Oct 5: The teenage gunman who was suspected of killing two people and…
3 Labuan fishermen hailed for protecting turtle eggs, rescuing dolphins
LABUAN, Oct 5: Three local fishermen were awarded certificates of appreciation by the Fisheries Department of Labuan…
Iranian teen in coma after morality police assault, alleges rights group
TEHRAN, Oct 5: In Iran, a 16-year-old schoolgirl has been hospitalised after an incident in the Tehran…
German teachers association against banning mobile phones in school
BERLIN, Oct 5: The German Teachers’ Association has ruled out a mobile phone ban in schools,…
Rishi Sunak plans to overhaul British education system
LONDON, Oct 5: Britain’s government will introduce a single qualification “the Advanced British Standard” bringing together…
World’s biggest crisis is climate change, says Apple’s Tim Cook
COPENHAGEN, Oct 4: The negative consequences of global warming present a major challenge for companies, according…
Man fined RM50,000 for illegal gold mining in Lipis forest reserve
RAUB, Oct 4 (Bernama) — A self-employed man was today ordered to pay a fine of RM50,000,…
Sanusi pleads not guilty to sedition charge, trial to start January 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) — The Selayang Sessions Court here has fixed 12 days, starting January…
History’s conceptual connections to the past, the present and the future
By Sam Trailerman Napoleon once said; “What is history but a fable agreed upon?” Mind you…
Ipoh businesswomen loses RM213,700 to money lending scammers on Instagram
IPOH, Oct 4: A businesswoman lost RM213,700 to a ‘licensed money lending syndicate’ that actually did…
Sarawak aims to boost rice output
KUCHING, Oct 3: Sarawak is looking into ways to increase padi production to boost its rice self-sufficiency…
Nomination for Sarawak Delta to be included as a UNESCO Global Geopark
KUCHING, Oct 3: The roadmap for the nomination of Sarawak Delta as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
Political stability crucial for economic recovery, says Fadillah Yusof
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof called on all parties to maintain political…
Shell not closing down petrol stations in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 3: Shell will not be proceeding with the closure of its 34 petrol stations in Sabah…
London Museum to commemorate Barbie doll’s 65th year
LONDON, Oct 3: The history of Barbie will be explored in a new exhibition coming to…
14-year-old suspect detained after Bangkok mall shooting leaves 3 dead, 4 injured
BANGKOK, Oct 3: At least three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting at Bangkok’s…