Children

Tips to prevent your child from falling

Injuries from falls can range from mild to fatal, so prevention is best.

World

Factbox-Memorial: Chronicler of Soviet and recent crimes, banned by Putin

LONDON (Reuters) - The banned Russian human rights organisation Memorial was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday alongside the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties and the Belarusian human rights activist Ales Byalyatski.

Nation

Budget 2023: Monsoon season aid increases to RM800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Monsoon Season Aid (BMT) for rubber smallholders will be increased to RM800 compared with RM600 previously, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Nation

Budget 2023: Infrastructure projects get a boost with RM16.5bil allocation for transport sector

PETALING JAYA: A total of RM16.5bil out of the RM95bil allocated for development expenditure in Budget 2023 has been extended to the transport sector, says the Finance Minister.

Technology

EU says Shopify to improve platform to make online shopping safer

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Friday e-commerce business Shopify has committed to put in place improvements aimed at making online shopping safer for customers, according to a statement.

World

Former S. African president Zuma released from Correctional Services system

(Reuters) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, the government department said on Friday.

eWallet

Budget 2023: E-Pemula credit increases to RM200; govt to bear MyPSV ehailing licence payment

Two million youths aged 18 to 20, and full-time students aged 21 and above, will receive the benefits of the e-Pemula, an ewallet credit programme, as its one-off credit will be increased to RM200 next year.

World

England's heatwaves see highest ever excess deaths among elderly

LONDON (Reuters) - England saw the highest excess mortality figure from heatwaves this year since records began in 2004, health officials said on Friday, after a hot summer that saw temperatures rise to all-time highs.

Nation

Budget 2023: Multi-agency task force set up to curb cigarette, alcohol smuggling

KUALA LUMPUR: A multi-agency task force will be set up to curb smuggling activities involving cigarettes and alcohol, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

World

Oath Keepers trial focuses on planning for Jan 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors will present fresh evidence as they bring forward new witnesses on Friday in the trial of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and four associates for their alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol.

Thailand

Thai massacre: Children slain while having afternoon nap

UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand (Reuters): It was nap time at Uthai Sawan Child Development Centre in northeastern Thailand and 24 children aged 2 to 5 years were bedded down at evenly spaced spots on the wood-panelled floor.

World

Analysis-Lula can defend Brazil election lead with third parties, abstainers

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Leftist Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can defend his lead against right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by appealing to voters who snubbed both in the first round of voting, according to political analysts and pollsters.

AseanPlus News

Two more national parks nominated for Asean heritage status

HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Bach Ma and Con Dao National Parks have been nominated to become the 54th and 55th Asean Heritage Parks at the 33rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on the Environment, being held in Cambodia from Oct 3-7.

Nation

Budget 2023: RM332mil allocated to promote active lifestyles

PETALING JAYA: A total of RM332mil has been allocated for sports and to promote active lifestyles.

World

Germany's Scholz to meet Hungary's Orban on Monday - German govt spokesperson

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban in Berlin on Monday, a German government spokesperson said.

World

India agency raids liquor companies in money laundering probe - media

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's federal financial crime agency on Friday raided several liquor companies and suppliers and distributors in a money laundering investigation that the party ruling the capital has criticised as politically motivated, media reported.

Entertainment

Muslim and Latino communities are underrepresented in Hollywood

To appeal to young generations, diversity has become the watchword of US television. However, some communities remain underrepresented on screen, starting with Latino and Muslim people.

Europe

Berlin powers up Festival of Lights under shadow of energy crisis

Despite Europe’s energy crisis, Berlin wants to illuminate key buildings again this year for the Festival of Lights in October, albeit with power-saving measures.

Nation

Budget 2023: Defence Ministry gets RM17.4bil allocation

PETALING JAYA: The Defence Ministry will get a total allocation of RM17.4bil, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Nation

Budget 2023: Education Ministry gets biggest slice of the pie with RM55.6bil allocation

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will get the biggest slice of pie under Budget 2023, with an allocation of RM55.6bil.