As the nation celebrates its 59th year of independence, there is much to cheer about like these young children whose smiles offer hope of a brighter tomorrow.

Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys by researchers monitoring yellow fever. The virus got its name from the Zika Forest in Uganda where it was first discovered.

Water pollution is threatening the health of millions around the world. In Asia 50% of rivers are polluted and this is worrying to the UN.

History channel has scheduled a new original series to celebrate Malaysia’s Merdeka Day.

National Visual Arts Gallery presents a snapshot of wayang kulit – old and new

Philatelist Joshua Ong has clinched many awards for his stamp collection.

Scientists perform a rare brain scan on veteran musician Sting to study how the human brain responds to music.

So-called ‘stress stomach aches’ are at epidemic proportions in the UK, with 88 per cent of us suffering some sort of tummy trouble in the past year.

Microbeads should be banned by Britain without waiting for EU approval, campaigners said last night. They urged Theresa May to take action against the plastics used in gels, toothpastes and creams.

A shocking image shows a ‘Yuck Box’ full of delectable looking cookies, cakes and croissants – but each mould-free item has actually been there for almost two decades.