Malaysia's graduate numbers rise 4.2 pct to 5.74 mln in 2023 - DOSM
Malaysia recorded 5.74 mln graduates in 2023, reflecting a 4.2 per cent increase, with over two-thirds employed in skilled occupations.
Tue Dec 24 2024
UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations
The resolution adopted expresses "grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory".
Fri Dec 20 2024
Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria
Strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel, and it is especially important at this time, says Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Consider This: Human Rights in ASEAN — Can AICHR Make a Difference?
In 2025, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN and lead its human rights commission, during what is a pivotal time for the region. From addressing the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis to strengthening institutional accountability, Malaysia faces high expectations. Will we rise to the occasion, or will ASEAN’s tradition of cautious diplomacy hold back progress? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with H.E. Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (2024-2026) and the incoming chair for 2025.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Consider This: Floods (Part 3) — Causes, Consequences, and a Path Forward?
Malaysia is experiencing one of the worst flood crises seen in a decade, with more than 150,000 people evacuated and tragically lives lost. While many have returned to their destroyed homes as floodwaters receded, the Malaysian Met Department has warned of a second wave—a monsoon surge likely to occur from December 8th to the 14th on the east coast. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Nor Eliza Alias, Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She’s also the Group Leader of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Research Group.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Consider This: Floods (Part 1) — Causes, Consequences, and a Path Forward?
Malaysia is experiencing one of the worst flood crises seen in a decade, with more than 150,000 people evacuated and tragically lives lost. While many have returned to their destroyed homes as floodwaters receded, the Malaysian Met Department has warned of a second wave—a monsoon surge likely to occur from December 8th to the 14th on the east coast. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Shah Fiesal Hussain, Head of Global Operations for MERCY Malaysia, which has been providing emergency response efforts to the severe flooding.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Consider This: Floods (Part 2) — Causes, Consequences, and a Path Forward?
Malaysia is experiencing one of the worst flood crises seen in a decade, with more than 150,000 people evacuated and tragically lives lost. While many have returned to their destroyed homes as floodwaters receded, the Malaysian Met Department has warned of a second wave—a monsoon surge likely to occur from December 8th to the 14th on the east coast. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Ir Dr Lee Wei Koon from UiTM’s School of Civil Engineering.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Consider This: Timor-Leste — Asia’s Youngest Democracy Looks Ahead
More than two decades after gaining independence, Timor-Leste stands as one of the youngest democracies in the world. At the heart of its story is Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, a former freedom fighter turned statesman, who led the country through its most defining moments—from resistance against Indonesian occupation to the arduous task of nation-building. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to the man often called the father of Timor-Leste’s independence, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, who was in Malaysia on a three-day official visit.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Monsoon surge from Dec 8-14 in eastern part of Peninsula - MetMalaysia
The concentration of wind is expected to occur in Kelantan and Terengganu from Tuesday evening until the early morning of Wednesday.
Mon Dec 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: Woman's body found in freezer in Old Klang road house
A woman’s body was found in a freezer at a house on Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur. The victim’s son confessed to the murder, which occurred in March 2021.
Tue Nov 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] November 8 - More than just a victory
In 2020, the Azerbaijani army ended nearly 30 years of Armenian occupation over significant part of the country's territory in just 44 days.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Beijing stabbing wounds five in rare knife assault, Chinese police say
The rare stabbing in Beijing occurred at about 3:20 p.m.
Mon Oct 28 2024
GISB: Suhakam cadang RCI ditubuh untuk siasat dakwaan eksploitasi kanak-kanak
Suhakam mencadangkan supaya kerajaan menubuhkan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) bagi menyiasat secara terperinci dakwaan eksploitasi terhadap kanak-kanak oleh GlSB.
Wed Oct 23 2024
War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says
The Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank was now 35% smaller than it was at the start of Israel's invasion of Gaza a year ago.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war
Tending to forests is now a perilous occupation, with mines and unexploded shells hidden in the ground posing the biggest threat.
Sat Oct 12 2024