Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign
At least 10,000 acid attacks occur each year around the world, but under-reporting remains a big issue, according ASTi
Thu Feb 01 2024
Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award
Each year, UN-Habitat acknowledges outstanding contributions to human settlements with Special Citation, handed out by Executive Director.
Mon Nov 20 2023
It's About YOUth: Finding an end to child marriages
Over 1,000 cases of child marriage continue to be recorded in Malaysia each year. UNICEF’s Zoe Gan and Azira Aziz from Pelajar Bukan Pengantin delve into the data gaps, factors at play and where progress can be made.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here's what the science says
Most people gain small amounts of weight each year as they age. But can coffee help prevent this gradual weight gain?
Sat Oct 28 2023
Some 15,000 vacancies for permanent posts in civil service each year - SPA
Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman said there were also an average of 40,000 vacancies for contract posts every year.
Mon Jul 17 2023
5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah said most patients required heart surgery treatment with complex expertise that involved expensive treatment costs.
Mon May 22 2023
JPJ targets over RM5 billion in revenue collection this year - DG
He said the largest collection of JPJ each year is contributed by road tax and driving licence renewal which is more than 60 per cent.
Tue May 16 2023
South Korea's world lowest fertility rate drops again
The government has failed to reverse the falling birth rate despite spending billions of dollars each year on childcare subsidies.
Thu Feb 23 2023
They survived the hunters: Now king penguins face climate change
Thousands of king penguins that densely congregate on the remote Possession Island each year now face a new threat.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Flight tracking exposure irks billionaires and baddies
Dan Streufert said his group gets dozens of "requests" each year to stop posting aircrafts' whereabouts from his flight tracking site.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Qatari children help give endangered turtles second chance
A conservation programme in Qatar is hoping to revive the dwindling species, releasing thousands of hatchlings into the sea each year.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Malaysia needs both climate change mitigation and adaptation plan - Greenpeace Malaysia
It is estimated that 32,000 people die each year due to air pollution in the country.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Canada, in a world first, proposes health warnings on individual cigarettes
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in Canada, killing approximately 48,000 people each year.
Mon Jun 13 2022
ILJTM graduates record over 90 pct marketability since 2014 - Saravanan
ILJTM graduates have recorded more than 90 pct marketability each year from 2014 to 2020, showing the effectiveness of the institution's structured implementation of TVET programmes.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Saudi Arabia ready to accept arrival of 30 million hajj, umrah pilgrims by 2030
The Saudi Arabian government has announced several initiatives and to strengthen its transportation system and logistics services in preparation for receiving up to 30 million pilgrims each year.
Sat Mar 26 2022