WASHINGTON, Feb 28 — Hundreds of scientists and experts have been dismissed from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a key US agency responsible for weather forecasting, climate analysis, and marine conservation, according to Democratic Congressman Jared Huffman.
MILAN, Feb 28 — AC Milan’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League suffered another setback with a 2-1 loss to Bologna, leaving them eight points behind Serie A’s top four.
MYAWADDY (Myanmar), Feb 28 — Hundreds of exhausted young men lie in an overcrowded detention camp in Myawaddy, a Myanmar border town, enduring scorching heat by day and mosquito-infested nights as they wait to return home.
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 28 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has been reappointed as Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman for the 2024-2026 term during its annual general meeting yesterday.
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 28 — An estimated 300,000 marginalized children in Sabah remain excluded from formal education, forcing many into street life, child labor, or crime.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Seeking legal redress can be challenging, especially for individuals without a legal background.
NOTTINGHAM, Feb 27 — Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes took another hit as they struggled to break down Nottingham Forest in a 0-0 draw last night.
TAIPEI, Feb 27 — Taiwan reported detecting 45 Chinese aircraft near the island in the past 24 hours, marking the highest number recorded this year. The announcement follows Taipei’s condemnation of China’s recent “live-fire” drills off its southern coast.
In total, 11 kg of heroin estimated to be worth RM105,600 was seized and two cars and a motorcycle, totaling RM213,000 were confiscated, he said, adding that one suspect tested positive for THC (tehtrahydrocannabinol), while two others had prior records relating to drug and criminal offences.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Kelantan has the highest drug abuse rate in Malaysia, with 1,130 cases per 100,000 residents, according to the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). Other states with high rates include Terengganu (974 cases), Perlis (965), Kedah (898), and Penang (803).
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 27 — Malaysia’s hi-tea reception at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Batu Ferringhi featured an array of traditional kuih and Musang King durians, delighting attendees.
