Consider This: Children at Risk (Part 2) — The ‘Triple Burden’ of Malnutrition
A study published last year showed the increasing prevalence of the ‘triple burden’ of child malnutrition in Malaysia—the coexistence of stunting, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies in children aged 6 months to 12 years. Are we acting fast enough to prevent this from becoming a generational health crisis? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to consultant paediatrician Dr Musa Nordin.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Consider This: Children at Risk (Part 1) — The ‘Triple Burden’ of Malnutrition
A study published last year showed the increasing prevalence of the ‘triple burden’ of child malnutrition in Malaysia—the coexistence of stunting, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies in children aged 6 months to 12 years. Are we acting fast enough to prevent this from becoming a generational health crisis? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to the Principal Investigator for Malaysia for the Southeast Asian Nutrition Survey 2019-2020, Professor Dr Poh Bee Koon. She is Professor of Nutrition at the Center for Community Health Studies under UKM’s Faculty of Health Sciences, where she specialises in childhood and adolescent nutrition.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024
AWANI Review: IKEA: Can Affordability, Profit, and Sustainability Coexist
In today's business world, it's about more than just making a profit. IKEA gets that—it's been part of their DNA from day one. Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director at IKEA Malaysia, shares how the company is paving the way towards a future where retail can thrive sustainably and profitably, while still keeping prices within reach for all.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Philippines calls out China for 'unprovoked coercion' in South China Sea
China's actions put "into question the sincerity of its calls for peaceful dialogue and lessening of tensions, a Philippine task force said.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Australia warns Southeast Asia of 'coercive actions'
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced $186.7 million in funding for ASEAN projects in areas including maritime security.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Banjir di Republik Dominika ragut 27 nyawa
Seramai 27 orang terbunuh manakala puluhan ribu terpaksa meninggalkan kediaman mereka di Republik Dominika akibat banjir pada hujung minggu lepas.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission
The regular resupply missions support Philippines' troops stationed in an intentionally grounded dilapidated warship on Second Thomas Shoal.
Fri Nov 10 2023
India has ignored infertility for too long
India has a history of coercive family planning which ignored infertility.
Sat Nov 04 2023
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
The G7 trade ministers did not mention China but they also denounced what they consider its rising economic coercion through trade.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Taiwan seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with China, president says
Tsai Ing-wen has repeatedly offered talks with China, which has rejected them as it views her as a separatist.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
In the lawsuit, the dancers claimed they were coerced into touching nude performers at an Amsterdam strip club in late February.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Big Stage 2023: Reda tersingkir, perjalanan Coex baru bermula
Hanya tinggal tiga minggu sahaja lagi untuk melangkah ke minggu akhir namun perjalanan Coex di Big Stage terhenti setakat minggu ketujuh.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Big Stage 2023: Perjalanan Coex berakhir, giliran Nadeera dapat 100 markah
Perjalanan satu-satunya peserta berkumpulan di pentas Big Stage 2023, Coex terhenti setakat minggu ketujuh.
Sun Jun 18 2023
Big Stage 2023: Minggu tanpa penyingkiran bukan untuk selamatkan COEX
Harap-harap semua peserta akan buat yang terbaik minggu depan
Mon Jun 05 2023