Bangkok and neighbours seek to coordinate flood fight
Officials in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani have started talks on cooperation to more effectively remedy their shared flooding woes.Continue Reading
India vows action if cough syrup proved to be behind Gambia deaths
NEW DELHI: India is testing samples of cough syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals after the World Health Organization (WHO) said its products were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, a government official said on Thursday (Oct 6). The deaths of 66 children in the West AfricanContinue Reading
Teacher recounts terrifying childcare centre shooting
A teacher who survived a mass shooting by a former police officer at a child development centre in Nong Bua Lam Phu on Thursday recounted how the shooter’s empty magazine allowed them to escape.Continue Reading
Liver cancer deaths predicted to soar more than 55% by 2040
The study also found that liver cancer is one of the top three causes of cancer deaths in 46 countries – and is in the top five in nearly 100 countries. Cases and deaths were highest in East and Southeast Asia as well as North Africa. “Liver cancer causes aContinue Reading
HDB may waive wait-out period for private home owners who obtained option to purchase before new rules
HDB has received about 450 appeals about the 15-month wait-out period from private home owners looking to buy a resale flat.Continue Reading
M'sians can now nominate themselves to contest GE15 for PKR, says Rafizi
PETALING JAYA: Rafizi Ramli says Malaysians can nominate themselves to contest in the 15th General Election (GE15) as PKR candidates. Read full storyContinue Reading
Annuar Musa: Cabinet meeting on Oct 7, so Parliament not dissolved
PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet meeting will be held on Friday (Oct 7), says Tan Sri Annuar Musa, in an indication that Parliament will not be dissolved tomorrow. Read full storyContinue Reading
Ringgit retreats from gains to close lower against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit retreated from its gains yesterday to end lower against the US dollar on Thursday amid mixed sentiments in the market as investors continued to seek the safe-haven greenback, a dealer said. Read full storyContinue Reading
West bracing for defeat against China at UN rights vote
“THE FIGHT GOES ON” The report, which was published on Aug 31 minutes before Bachelet’s term ended, highlighted “credible” allegations of widespread torture, arbitrary detention and violations of religious and reproductive rights. It brought UN endorsement to long-running allegations by campaigners and others, who accuse Beijing of detaining more thanContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council rejects holding Xinjiang debate
GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday (Oct 6) voted against holding a debate on alleged abuses in China’s Xinjiang region in a major setback for Western nations. The United States and its allies last month presented the first-ever draft decision to the UN’s top rights body targeting China, seeking aContinue Reading