
Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag
As pizza has become popular globally, foreign innovations in toppings have often left Italians perplexed and aghast.
Sat Jan 25 2025
Consider This: Penang Pan Island Link 1 (Part 2) — Complementary or Conflicting with LRT?
Penang’s long-debated Pan Island Link 1 highway has made headlines again, as it was recently revealed that the Federal Government is considering funding the RM7.5 billion project under the 12th Malaysia Plan. The Penang State Government claims the 19.5-kilometer, six-lane highway will be critical for reducing traffic congestion. However, activists warn it could harm the environment and undercut the success of the planned LRT system. Is PIL1 the right path forward for Penang Island? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Lim Mah Hui, member of Penang Forum and former Penang Island City Councillor.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Consider This: Penang Pan Island Link 1 (Part 1) — Complementary or Conflicting with LRT?
Penang’s long-debated Pan Island Link 1 highway has made headlines again, as it was recently revealed that the Federal Government is considering funding the RM7.5 billion project under the 12th Malaysia Plan. The Penang State Government claims the 19.5-kilometer, six-lane highway will be critical for reducing traffic congestion. However, activists warn it could harm the environment and undercut the success of the planned LRT system. Is PIL1 the right path forward for Penang Island? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Zairil Khir Johari, Penang State Government Exco Member for Infrastructure, Transport & Digital.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Ahli Parlimen perlu berhujah berdasarkan fakta, Bukan sentimen
Ahli Parlimen disaran untuk berhujah berlandaskan fakta tanpa bermain dengan sentimen yang dipacu oleh emosi peribadi.
Menurut Timbalan Rektor (Pembangunan Pelajar dan Libatsama Komuniti), UIAM, Prof Datuk Dr. Mohamad Fauzan Noordin, sikap ini bagi memastikan sesi perbahasan di Dewan Rakyat dilakukan dengan profesional dan beradab.
Menurut Timbalan Rektor (Pembangunan Pelajar dan Libatsama Komuniti), UIAM, Prof Datuk Dr. Mohamad Fauzan Noordin, sikap ini bagi memastikan sesi perbahasan di Dewan Rakyat dilakukan dengan profesional dan beradab.
Fri Jan 24 2025
AWANI Pagi: Debat ukir nama uiam sebaris universiti ternama dunia
Ikuti diskusi pagi Jumaat bersama Prof Datuk Dr. Mohamad Fauzan Noordin, Timbalan Rektor (Pembangunan Pelajar dan Libatsama Komuniti), UIAM dan Anas Ahmad Zaharim, pendebat UIAM berkongsi kejayaan luar biasa di Kejohanan Debat Universiti Dunia 2025 di Panama, Amerika Tengah, sekali gus mengharumkan nama negara di peringkat global.
Fri Jan 24 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
Consider This: Who Is Middle Class, Really?
For years, Malaysia has relied on the B40, M40, and T20 income classifications to shape policies and understand the nation’s economic strata. But recent debate sparked Budget 2025’s reference to ‘the T15’— said the wealthiest segment of the population— has exposed fault lines in our framework of economic stratification. A recent working paper from the Khazanah Research Institute, titled Searching for the ‘Poor’ and ‘Middle Class’ in Malaysia, challenges the very foundation of these categories and proposes new classifications to better reflect Malaysians economic realities. If the middle class isn’t what we thought it was, what does that mean for subsidy rationalisation and targeted benefits? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute and Gregory Ho, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Philippines' Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who made threats against his life, would only tie down Congress and not help people.
Fri Nov 29 2024

PM takes note over minimum wage, mandatory EPF contribution - Fahmi
Any decision will probably be announced when PM winds up the debate on the budget for the Ministry of Finance later, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Sat Oct 26 2024

UN nature talks debate rules for genetic information. What does that mean?
At COP16, countries are aiming to create a single, multilateral system focused on generating revenues for conservation from the use of DSI.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Peranan anak muda penting lindungi alam sekitar - JAS
Anak muda yang merupakan pelapis generasi akan datang perlu terlibat aktif dalam isu alam sekitar, menurut Pengarah Bahagian Komunikasi Strategik Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS), Azuri Azizah Saedon.
Beliau berkata golongan muda harus peka terhadap isu kritikal seperti perubahan iklim dan pencemaran sungai.
Beliau berkata golongan muda harus peka terhadap isu kritikal seperti perubahan iklim dan pencemaran sungai.
Wed Oct 23 2024
AWANI Pagi: Pertandingan Debat Alam Sekitar ke-30 Tahun 2024
Saksikan esok temubual Awani Pagi bersama Pengarah Bahagian Komunikasi Strategik, Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS), mengenai penganjuran Pertandingan Debat Alam Sekitar ke-30, yang menjadi idaman semua pendebat-pendebat universiti.
Wed Oct 23 2024

Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Sediakan platform neutral dan mari berdebat, kata Wan Ahmad Fayhsal kepada Rafizi
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal menegaskan beliau sedia untuk berdebat dengan Menteri Ekonomi, Rafizi Ramli dalam pelbagai isu termasuk cetak wang dan BlackRock.
Wed Oct 16 2024

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal sedia berdebat dengan Rafizi tapi bukan di 'podcast'
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal menegaskan beliau sedia untuk berdebat dengan Menteri Ekonomi, Rafizi Ramli dalam pelbagai isu termasuk cetak wang dan BlackRock.
Wed Oct 16 2024