GENEVA, March 31 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the Myanmar earthquake as a Grade 3 emergency, its highest crisis level, and is urgently appealing for $8 million to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks in the next 30 days.
KUANTAN, March 31 — A company auditor lost RM1.29 million after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme promoted through WhatsApp, said Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reached out to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday to extend Malaysia’s condolences following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.
OSLO, March 30 — A test rocket intended to pave the way for satellite launches from Europe crashed and exploded just 40 seconds after liftoff from a Norwegian spaceport today, marking an early setback for German startup Isar Aerospace.
OSLO, March 30 — A test rocket intended to pave the way for satellite launches from Europe crashed and exploded just 40 seconds after liftoff from a Norwegian spaceport today, marking an early setback for German startup Isar Aerospace.
MANDALAY, March 30 — The lifeless face of a monk, coated in dust and resembling a Buddhist statue, emerges from the rubble of a collapsed religious examination hall in Mandalay, devastated by Myanmar’s powerful earthquake.
SUBANG, KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has put in place extensive preparations to ensure a stable electricity supply and uninterrupted comfort for consumers across Peninsular Malaysia during the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration.
SUBANG, March 30 — Members of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) remain highly motivated and committed to their mission in Myanmar, despite being away from their families during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
IPOH, March 30 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is carrying out an Inspection and Safety Audit (JISA) on the trailer company linked to the fatal accident at KM58.1 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Kluang, which claimed five lives last Thursday.
MIAMI, March 29 — Novak Djokovic is just one win away from his 100th career singles title after dispatching Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to advance to the Miami Open final. He will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech star Jakub Mensik.
NAYPYIDAW, March 29 — Rescuers worked tirelessly through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Saturday, urgently searching for survivors after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people.
