US, Russia agree to start push towards peace in Ukraine, State Dept says
The United States and Russia agreed to address "irritants" to the U.S.-Russia relationship and begin working on a path to end war in Ukraine
Tue Feb 18 2025
DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025
Consider This: Whistleblower Protection Act (Part 1) — Will the Amendments Go Far Enough?
Malaysia’s Whistleblower Protection Act has long been criticised for its limited safeguards. But now the government is considering amendments to Act 711, including stronger confidentiality measures, expanded physical protection, and even a standardised reward scale. But will these changes truly strengthen whistleblower protections, or do they still fall short? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Fri Feb 14 2025
Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Kedudukan 25 negara teratas sukar, kecuali reformasi drastik
Bagaimanapun, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Pushpan Murugiah menegaskan perkara itu tidak mustahil jika reformasi secara drastik dilaksanakan bermula dari tahun ini.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Indeks Persepsi Rasuah: Sasaran Malaysia kedudukan 25 negara teratas sukar dicapai - C4
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Pushpan Murugiah menegaskan perkara itu tidak mustahil jika reformasi secara drastik dilaksanakan bermula dari tahun ini.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements
Trump's top aides staunchly defends his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Google pushes global agenda to educate workers, lawmakers on AI
A key priority comes, in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI, says Google.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back
A Hamas official echoed long-standing Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump launches sweeping border crackdown, mass deportation push
Trump declares illegal immigration a national emergency, ordering Pentagon support for wall construction, detention, and migrant transport.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the US government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Indonesia to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law
The government will carve out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, says a senior communications ministry official.
Wed Jan 15 2025
US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election
Investigations found Trump spread false 2020 voter fraud claims, pressured lawmakers, and pushed fake electors to overturn 2020 election.
Tue Jan 14 2025