Red Sea crisis: Malaysia’s shipping industry weathers immediate impact, but eyes long-term consequences

January 17, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The ongoing Red Sea crisis has prompted a significant rerouting of ships, impacting the global shipping industry, while Malaysia’s shipping sector currently navigates the situation with relative resilience, concerns are mounting over potential long-term consequences. Approximately 80 per cent of ships have opted to reroute through the Cape of Good … Read more

Navigating the Oral Health Crisis: Zoe Dental’s Efforts in North Carolina

January 10, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

Asheville, NC, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North Carolina’s Escalating Oral Health Challenge Recent reports from Johnston County and the Winston-Salem Journal paint a concerning picture of North Carolina’s oral health landscape. A significant portion of residents, particularly in rural and underserved areas, face substantial barriers to accessing dental care. These barriers include financial … Read more

Study: Africa’s large birds of prey facing ‘extinction crisis’

January 7, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 7 — The flamboyantly plumed Secretary Bird and the serpent-catching Snake Eagle are among dozens of Africa’s large birds of prey facing a human-driven “extinction crisis” researchers said on Thursday. Previous research has shown that rapid human and agricultural expansion has had a particularly dire impact on vultures in Africa, due to habitat … Read more

Malaysia’s increasing road accidents: A public health crisis demanding urgent intervention — Karisma Putera Abd Rahman

December 27, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

DECEMBER 27 — In Peninsular Malaysia, a person loses their life on the roads every hour. The recent report from Sarawak’s Deputy Police Commissioner brings this crisis into sharp focus, highlighting an urgent need for reform. While I’ve previously advocated for revamping driver education on Malay Mail, the persistent rise in road fatalities signifies that … Read more

Penang water crisis: Insufficient treated water storage capacity ― state must get priorities right ― Ravinder Singh

December 22, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

DECEMBER 22 ― Sudden water disruptions are becoming frequent in Penang island. This should not be happening if there is sufficient storage of treated water for at least three days. Apparently either not enough treated water is being stored for emergency use or there isn’t proper management of the water in storage reservoirs like Bukit … Read more

Research Shows Granny Flat Development Could Ease the Housing Crisis

December 15, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

Sydney, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, Australia: For many Australians, purchasing or renting a home has never been more difficult. Australia faces a significant housing crisis: there aren’t enough properties for people looking to put a roof over their heads. It doesn’t look like this situation will improve … Read more

Sabah has to explore integrated solution to water crisis, say International Water Association members

November 19, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 19 — Sabah has to explore an integrated solution in order to have a sustainable water supply development and not rely on a single method in battling the water crisis in the state. International Water Association (IWA) (Coastal Sustainability and Estuarine Development) members Datuk Amarjit Singh and Lim Sin Poh said this … Read more

PSM wants to meet Hannah Yeoh over sepak takraw crisis

December 6, 2022 by Gias ul Hassan

Sumali Reduan said the seemingly endless ‘war’ involving the two national sepak takraw bodies must come to an end immediately.

Ukraine is Europe's 'fastest growing refugee' crisis since WWII

March 6, 2022 by Gias ul Hassan

GENEVA: The number of people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has topped 1.5 million, making it Europe’s fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II, the United Nations said on Sunday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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