When international correspondent Michael Safi began looking into why Jordan had become the country with the highest smoking rates in the world, he began to uncover what public health advocates have de ... ( read original story ...)
Two night strikes reported in Syria, seven killed
The incident is irregular because it’s not clear what sensitive sites are in Suwayda area, where there have been recent protests, or at Kobajjep on the road between Deir Ezzor and Palmyra. ( read original story ...)
UNICEF report finds 30 per cent of families reduced food consumption in Sri Lanka
(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) A UNICEF report found that 30 per cent of families in Sri Lanka had reduced food consumption in May. The regional report said that South Asia, and Governments must take ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia condemns attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Riyadh
Eight armed drones, three ballistic missiles reportedly hit Saudi capital but there were no reports of casualties. ( read original story ...)
Rohingya Refugees Tell Malaysia How Dozens Perished During Four-Month Voyage
Survivors from a boat crammed with over 300 Rohingya Muslim refugees told Malaysian authorities that dozens of their people perished and their bodies were thrown in the sea during a tortuous ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: Malaysia Is Tops In Southeast Asia When It Comes To E-Wallet Usage
According to the Mastercard Impact Study 2020 quoted by Malay Mail, Malaysia leads other Southeast Asian countries when it comes to e-wallet usage, at 40 per cent. The Philippines (36 per cent) came ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Consumer Prices Fall More Than Expected
Disclaimer | Commerce Policy | Made In NYC | Stock quotes by finanzen.net (RTTNews) - Malaysia's consumer prices declined more-than-expected in May, figures from the Department of Statistics ... ( read original story ...)
Coffee grown in Byron Bay hinterland to be showcased in Australian embassies in Paris, London and Malaysia
Coffee grown in the Byron Bay hinterland in northern New South Wales will be showcased at Australian embassies in Paris, London and Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia leads mobile wallet usage in South-East Asia
Malaysia leads other countries in Southeast Asia in the usage of mobile/digital wallets at 40 per cent, ahead of the Philippines (36 per cent), Thailand (27 per cent) and Singapore (26 per cent), ... ( read original story ...)
Once Popular Cafe’s Closure Symbolizes Struggles For Small Businesses In Malaysia
“I have to make a decision because economically I can’t sustain.” There are similar stories across Malaysia. Local trade groups say five to ten percent of the small mom and pop type restaurants — as ... ( read original story ...)