Beyond checking a box: How a social license can help communities benefit from data reuse and AI
The original excitement about the influence of AI on developed countries is shifting toward how AI might influence developing nations.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Indonesia president pledges to pardon 'corrupters' who return what they stole
Prabowo Subianto says his government might provide ways for wrongdoers to discreetly return what was stolen.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over-relied on Iranian and Russian might, built no bridges and initiated no political and economic reforms.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Consider This: Climate Policy — What's Next for Malaysia in 2025
Following the conclusion of COP29 in Baku, the global climate conversation shifts once again to action—or the lack of it. What lessons can we draw from those global negotiations? And might they shape Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability. His new book is titled ‘Saving the Planet: Climate and Environmental Lessons from Malaysia and Beyond’.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Irregular sleep might increase risk of heart attack, stroke
Getting enough sleep could moderate the heart health risk among people whose sleep patterns are somewhat irregular, analysis reveals.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses bid for bail before sex-trafficking trial
Combs had previously been denied bail three times since his arrest, with multiple judges citing a risk he might tamper with witnesses.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Abortion did not play as big a role in the US election as many anticipated. What might happen on this issue now?
If Trump adopts the regulatory vision of conservatives and anti-abortion groups, the effects could reach beyond state borders.
Sat Nov 09 2024
EXPLAINER - Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading
How it all plays out will depend on how and when large numbers of mail-in or early ballots are processed and counted in different states.
Tue Nov 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: T15 income threshold currently under review - PM
The T15 income threshold might be set higher than RM13,000 per household says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, adding that the current value was initially set by The Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Media urged to comply with Act 611 in reporting on children
Act 611 prohibits media reports involving children from revealing any details that might lead to their identification, Dr Farah Nini.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Meta unveils 'revolutionary' augmented reality glasses
Meta said the prototype device called Orion "might be the most challenging consumer electronics device produced since the smartphone".
Mon Sep 30 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Najib gets two days medical leave due to acute knee pain, trial vacated
If Najib's knee condition is prolonged, he might need Dr Siti Hawa to come back to court and explain further on the situation, judge says.
Tue Sep 10 2024
How AI brings corporate might to small teams, reshaping business for all
GenAI is making sophisticated technology and specialised skills more broadly accessible, empowering small teams to achieve more.
Sun Sep 01 2024