Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud
Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case
Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Harimau Malaya tepati ramalan kecewakan Laos 3-1
Skuad bola sepak kebangsaan menepati ramalan apabila mengecewakan Laos 3-1 dalam perlawanan persahabatan antarabangsa Tier 1 di Stadium Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) di Bangkok, Thailand hari ini.
Thu Nov 14 2024
At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza
Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian assistance from entering North Gaza, where fighting continues, says acting UN aid chief.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Bus falls into Indus river in Pakistan, killing 14
Twelve of the remaining passengers are missing, and one passenger has survived the accident with injuries, according to authorities.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Consider This: City Competitiveness — Thriving Through Climate-Resilience
Sustainable development consultancy Arup’s latest city competitiveness report ranks Kuala Lumpur in the overall ‘Aspiring’ category—ranking 63 cities against 37 future success indicators, with around a quarter focused on climate action. These indicators span four key assessment areas for city competitiveness: investor attractiveness, assets and infrastructure, liveability and lovability, and urban management and governance. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Murali Ram, Malaysia Lead for Arrup’s Cities & Advisory practice. He is the lead author of the book: Creating Future-Proof Cities: How to Navigate the Climate Crisis.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India's Kolkata
About 128 witnesses are to be examined in the trial with daily hearings, as authorities aim to fast-track the high-profile case.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs
Authorities expect about 150,000 people to live there in the first 7-10 years and more than one million when it is complete.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: GLC, GLIC Investments - Transparency and Accountability
Malaysia’s GLICs hold combined AUM valued at over RM1.8 trillion, roughly the size of Malaysia’s nominal GDP
Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.
If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.
Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.
If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Struktur semula CAAM, beri penekanan kepada Sabah dan Sarawak
Jeffrey Kitingan berkata penstrukturan semula itu meliputi cadangan pewujudan tiga sub regional authority, meliputi Sabah, Sarawak dan Semenanjung.
Mon Nov 04 2024
No casualties reported following Pandan Indah landslide
The authorities are awaiting a slope expert's analysis before retrieving a vehicle and that no casualties were reported.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Australian research links brighter lights to increased risk of death
The authors said night light disrupts the body's 24-hour circadian rhythm, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral patterns.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 1) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Independent Writer and Consultant, P. Gunasegaram, who in 2018 authored the book: ‘1MDB: The Scandal That Brought Down A Government’
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Tue Oct 29 2024
Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024