Agribusiness is now linked to more killings of environmental defenders than any other industry, according to a new annual report by the non-governmental organisation Global Witness. The number of environmental defenders killed […]
Agribusiness ‘now linked to more murders of environmental defenders than mining’
Malaysia says full MH370 investigation report will be released on July 30
A full report of the investigation into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will be released on July 30, Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced today (Friday). The […]
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil reinstates Nestlé’s membership
This article has been updated. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has readmitted the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, whose membership it suspended last month over breaches of the […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak pleads not guilty to four corruption charges
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak today (Wednesday) pleaded not guilty to four charges brought against him for alleged breach of trust and abuse of power. Najib appeared first before Judge Zainal […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities and is due to face charges at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (Wednesday). The former premier’s arrest is […]
UNESCO committee keeps Sumatran rainforest on List of World Heritage In Danger
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee¹ has again voted to keep the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra (TRHS) in Indonesia on the List of World Heritage In Danger. At its 42nd session, taking place […]
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suspends Nestlé for breaching code of conduct
This article has been updated. The world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, has been suspended from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for being in breach of the RSPO’s statutes […]
MH370: Ocean Infinity search ends amid calls for new disclosures and further investigation
The American seabed exploration company Ocean Infinity, which spent three months searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, has ended its mission in the southern Indian Ocean. Seabed Constructor – the vessel […]
Fighting coal mine expansion: anti-protest charges against Australia’s Wollar Three are dismissed
This article has been updated to include the Land and Environment Court judgement issued on June 19. Controversial charges brought against the Wollar Three, who were arrested for protesting against coal mine […]
MH370: as Ocean Infinity search draws to a close, next of kin call for transparency and further investigation
Updates: Ocean Infinity says its current search for MH370 will continue until June 8, and next of kin of those on board MH370 have had a meeting with Malasysia’s new transport minister, […]
Malaysia’s new Cabinet ministers are sworn in as post-election drama continues
Malaysia’s 13 new federal ministers were sworn in yesterday (Monday) in a ceremony at the National Palace (Istana Negara). A foreign minister is yet to be named. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says […]
Freedom for Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia’s opposition politician is released after being granted a royal pardon
Malaysia’s jailed opposition politician Anwar Ibrahim was released this morning (Wednesday) after serving more than three years in jail. He walked out of the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital a free man after the […]
Malaysian opposition wins general election for first time since independence
Malaysia’s 92-year-old former leader, Mahathir Mohamad, who spearheaded the opposition’s defeat of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in the country’s 14th general election, has just been sworn in as the new […]
Malaysians go to the polls today in 14th general election
Malaysians go to the polls today (Wednesday) in the country’s 14th general election, which has been described as the dirtiest in its history. In GE14, electors will be choosing between the ruling […]
Palm oil company owes millions in fines for burning peat forest, but court blocks verdict
An Indonesian palm oil company that was fined the equivalent of 30 million US$ for illegally burning a vast area of peat swamp forest in Aceh has been granted “legal protection” by […]
Raising awareness on World Parkinson’s Day
Today is World Parkinson’s Day and Changing Times is bringing you a detailed guest post from registered nurse and health writer Rebecca Evans along with information about alternative methods of healing. Original […]
Malaysians will go to the polls on May 9
After many months of speculation and anticipation, Malaysia’s Election Commission has announced the date of the country’s 14th general election. Polling will take place on Wednesday May 9. April 28 has been […]
Defending Palestine: upcoming conference will link human and animal rights
An extraordinary international conference will be taking place in Palestine in May. During the three-day event, organised by the Palestinian Animal League (PAL), participants will not just focus on the plight of […]
Freedom for research chimps: Hercules and Leo are released to a sanctuary
Article updated to include new motion filed on behalf of elephants Beulah, Karen, and Minnie and the landmark opinion issued by New York Court of Appeals judge, Eugene M. Fahey in the case of […]
MH370 four years on: investigating team’s new statement slammed as ‘perfunctory’
The international team investigating the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 four years ago today has released a new interim statement that Chinese next-of-kin say is “perfunctory”. The statement is just three […]
