Consider This: Teens, Tech & Trust (Part 2) — Building Digital Resilience
In Malaysia, 75% of teenagers use social media daily—but with this constant connection comes a growing number of risks. A new report by the think tank SERI titled ‘Teens, Tech, and Trust’ reveals that fewer than half of Malaysian teens feel safe online— with cyberbullying, scams, and hacking being everyday realities. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about whether schools, parents, and even social media platforms are doing enough to protect our young digital citizens. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Benjamin Loh, senior lecturer at Taylor’s University School of Media and Communication and director of the Impact Lab for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Consider This: Teens, Tech & Trust (Part 1) — Building Digital Resilience
In Malaysia, 75% of teenagers use social media daily—but with this constant connection comes a growing number of risks. A new report by the think tank SERI titled ‘Teens, Tech, and Trust’ reveals that fewer than half of Malaysian teens feel safe online— with cyberbullying, scams, and hacking being everyday realities. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about whether schools, parents, and even social media platforms are doing enough to protect our young digital citizens. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Vyshnavi Charrlotte, Researcher at the Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI).
Mon Dec 23 2024
How Donald Trump could reshape US policies and politics in 2025
The economy was the number one issue facing Americans during Trump's presidential campaign, specifically inflation and high prices at the grocery store.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Malaysia's 1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over $1 billion for alleged fraud
1MDB claims eight Amicorp entities and its CEO Toine Knipping played a vital role in enabling the sovereign wealth fund to be defrauded between 2009 and 2014.
Mon Dec 23 2024
AWANI Review: CGS International: Carving a Niche in Financial Services
With its rebranding, CGS International is moving beyond traditional brokerage services. As Deputy CEO Khairi Shahrin explains, there’s no value in chasing bottom-feeding fees - CGS is diving into niche markets where others aren't looking. He discusses the company’s strategy for growth, leveraging its China connection, and key trends shaping 2025.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Where Donald Trump gained, and lost, ground with the 2024 US electorate
Exit polling reflects just a slice of the tens of millions of people who have voted, both before and on Election Day on Nov. 5.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Three students detained over alleged assault at Seri Iskandar IPTA
The victim sustained injuries to his ear, cuts and swelling above his right eyebrow, bruises on his arms and left leg, according to police.
Fri Dec 20 2024
HUAWEI Malaysia lancar telefon pintar boleh lipat HUAWEI Mate x6, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4
HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) Malaysia sebagai peneraju teknologi utama memperkenalkan dua produk flagship terbaharunya, HUAWEI Mate X6 dan HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4 untuk memenuhi gaya hidup moden
Fri Dec 20 2024
Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad
After 13 years of war, an offensive by Syrian opposition groups has ousted Bashar al-Assad as Syria’s president in just days. This historic moment raises urgent questions: What kind of future awaits Syria—for its governance, for the millions of Syrians, both inside the country and in the diaspora, and for the future for the Arab region? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Samer Abboud, Associate Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, US, where his research focuses on warfare in Syria and the emergence of an illiberal post-conflict order in the country. He is also the Director of its Center for Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2018 he authored a book titled ‘Syria’, which explores the outbreak and trajectory of the Syrian uprising, and is currently working on his next book on the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024
HSR: Saham MRCB susut ke paras terendah empat bulan
Berikutan penarikan diri MRCB, konsortium itu kini terdiri daripada IJM Construction, Berjaya Rail, KTMB, IJM Corp, dan rakan kongsi teknikal.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Perkhidmatan terbaik jadikan Malaysia peneraju sektor penerbangan
MAG memainkan peranan dalam menjadikan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) sebagai hab penerbangan paling penting dunia.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Perkhidmatan terbaik bakal jadikan Malaysia peneraju sektor penerbangan - Loke
Loke berkata MAG memainkan peranan besar dalam menjadikan KLIA hab penerbangan utama dunia.
Thu Dec 19 2024
High Court frees Rosmah of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges
The application is based on the grounds that the charges are defective and failed to disclose essential elements of the alleged offences.
Thu Dec 19 2024
How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other
The two Japanese companies combined would become the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota and Volkswagen.
Thu Dec 19 2024