Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial
The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
PM Anwar lancar Pavilion Malaysia, ACCCIM di Shanghai
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini melancarkan Pavilion Malaysia sempena Ekspo Import Antarabangsa China (CIIE) ketujuh di Pusat Pameran dan Konvensyen Kebangsaan (NECC) di Shangai.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage
Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Consider This: Afghanistan — Conflict, Climate, and Crisis
Afghanistan has largely faded from the headlines, but it remains in the grip of a severe humanitarian crisis. Nearly three years after the Taliban's return to power, economic stagnation, climate-related disasters, and withdrawal of aid have left the nation in a precarious state. Mobile health teams and fixed clinics run by the Afghan Red Crescent Society are recording alarming cases of acute malnutrition, particularly among children. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Necephor Mghendi, Head of Delegation for Afghanistan for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Mon Oct 28 2024
Harris, Trump focus on Michigan as campaigns enter final 10 days
Presidential contenders VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump turned their attention to the hotly contested battleground state of Michigan as they remained neck-and-neck.
Sun Oct 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: Budget 2025: Will centralisation of govt agencies improve governance?
The government will centralise entities and statutory bodies with similar roles to eliminate overlapping functions. Alissa Rode from IDEAS discusses the factors necessary to ensure that these consolidation measures enhance efficiency and governance
Thu Oct 24 2024
41 Palestinians brought to M'sia received necessary treatment
The Defence Ministry denied claims that the govt's efforts in bringing the Palestinians to Malaysia for treatment as for political survival.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking education to the persistent innovation input-output gap
If anything, our result in GII 2024 is the prime example of how investment does not necessarily lead to successful output.
Mon Oct 14 2024
GISB: Children’s separation necessary for thorough investigation - Home Minister
Saifuddin says investigations are being conducted following legal procedures while focusing on the exploitation of women and children.
Fri Oct 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: No reports lodged with MCMC over parody videos - Fahmi
MCMC has not received any reports over several parody videos related to GISB but will take necessary action should it receive any instructions from the police.
Wed Sep 25 2024
World Rivers Day: Highlights critical importance of rivers, streams
The programme highlights the impact of pollution and the necessary actions to mitigate it and restore the rivers' natural condition.
Fri Sep 20 2024
AWANI Tonight: Should M'sia implement stricter controls for children on social media?
Dr Benjamin Loh from Taylor's University shares his insights about the necessity for setting a minimum age limit for children to use social media in Malaysia.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Findings on GISBH's alleged deviant practices should be presented to S'got Fatwa Committee
Tan Sri Abdul Aziz says this step is necessary, to determine whether GISBH and its network's activities deviate from teachings of Islam.
Tue Sep 17 2024