Left unchecked, more than 6 million Malaysians could be left with less than US$9 a month to survive on in their old age, according to government estimates.
Poverty looms over Malaysia’s elderly as low pay bites back in retirement
Left unchecked, more than 6 million Malaysians could be left with less than US$9 a month to survive on in their old age, according to government estimates.
Explainer | Why do India’s general elections take so long to complete?
It’s not just the country’s sheer size – although that does play a part. This year’s vote will take 44 days, but the duration has varied over the years from just four days to nearly four months.
Singapore minister’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.
Explainer | Why do India’s general elections take so long to complete?
It’s not just the country’s sheer size – although that does play a part. This year’s vote will take 44 days, but the duration has varied over the years from just four days to nearly four months.
Singapore minister’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.
Can a new South Korea-Japan agreement take bilateral ties to the next level?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol reportedly hopes to build on the Japan-Republic of Korea Joint Declaration made in 1998 that outlined a future-oriented relationship.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol reportedly hopes to build on the Japan-Republic of Korea Joint Declaration made in 1998 that outlined a future-oriented relationship.
Singapore jails Chinese national for Taylor Swift concert chicanery
Using a VIP lanyard, Wu Zhihong tried to trick security officers into believing that a 20-year-old who paid him US$417 had a valid concert ticket for one of Swift’s Singapore tour dates.
White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China
US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.
Can a new South Korea-Japan agreement take bilateral ties to the next level?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol reportedly hopes to build on the Japan-Republic of Korea Joint Declaration made in 1998 that outlined a future-oriented relationship.
Singapore jails Chinese national for Taylor Swift concert chicanery
Using a VIP lanyard, Wu Zhihong tried to trick security officers into believing that a 20-year-old who paid him US$417 had a valid concert ticket for one of Swift’s Singapore tour dates.
White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China
US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.
In Gaza at Ramadan, starvation adds to deaths amid Israel-Hamas truce impasse
With ceasefire talks stalled, fears are growing that events will ‘spiral out of control’ in Gaza, where deaths from malnutrition and dehydration are adding to the tens of thousands of Palestinians killed by Israel’s months-long bombardment.
Netizens slam K-pop singer for drinking Starbucks coffee: ‘educate yourself’
Some commenters said the episode could haunt her for the rest of her career and urged Huh to apologise and take accountability for endorsing the brand.
Some commenters said the episode could haunt her for the rest of her career and urged Huh to apologise and take accountability for endorsing the brand.
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim makes ‘no apology’ for Hamas links on Germany visit
Anwar rejects the “narrative” that the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, saying it was due to decades of “atrocities” against the Palestinians.
Anwar rejects the “narrative” that the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, saying it was due to decades of “atrocities” against the Palestinians.
UN warns of ‘imminent’ famine in Gaza as some resort to eating animal fodder
People in north Gaza have resorted to eating animal fodder and wild food, amid reports of children dying from malnutrition and dehydration at two hospitals.
People in north Gaza have resorted to eating animal fodder and wild food, amid reports of children dying from malnutrition and dehydration at two hospitals.
In Gaza at Ramadan, starvation adds to deaths amid Israel-Hamas truce impasse
With ceasefire talks stalled, fears are growing that events will ‘spiral out of control’ in Gaza, where deaths from malnutrition and dehydration are adding to the tens of thousands of Palestinians killed by Israel’s months-long bombardment.
Netizens slam K-pop singer for drinking Starbucks coffee: ‘educate yourself’
Some commenters said the episode could haunt her for the rest of her career and urged Huh to apologise and take accountability for endorsing the brand.
Some commenters said the episode could haunt her for the rest of her career and urged Huh to apologise and take accountability for endorsing the brand.
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim makes ‘no apology’ for Hamas links on Germany visit
Anwar rejects the “narrative” that the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, saying it was due to decades of “atrocities” against the Palestinians.
Anwar rejects the “narrative” that the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, saying it was due to decades of “atrocities” against the Palestinians.
UN warns of ‘imminent’ famine in Gaza as some resort to eating animal fodder
People in north Gaza have resorted to eating animal fodder and wild food, amid reports of children dying from malnutrition and dehydration at two hospitals.
People in north Gaza have resorted to eating animal fodder and wild food, amid reports of children dying from malnutrition and dehydration at two hospitals.