Consider This: Social Work Profession Bill (Part 1) — The Cost of Delay
The long-awaited Social Work Profession Bill, aimed at finally professionalising this sector through mandatory licensing and standards, was set to be tabled this year in Dewan Rakyat but tabling has been delayed. What does it mean for a country when its social support workforce is left unprotected and unregulated? And who bears the real cost of these delays? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Teoh Ai Hua, President of Malaysian Association of Social Workers, which has championed professional social work for five decades now and actively provides training for social workers in government and civil society sectors.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Consider This: Social Work Profession Bill (Part 2) — The Cost of Delay
The long-awaited Social Work Profession Bill, aimed at finally professionalising this sector through mandatory licensing and standards, was set to be tabled this year in Dewan Rakyat but tabling has been delayed. What does it mean for a country when its social support workforce is left unprotected and unregulated? And who bears the real cost of these delays? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS, consultant paediatrician and a child and disability activist.
Thu Nov 07 2024
AWANI Tonight 28 Aug 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. Airlines to refund passengers for delays 5 hours or more
2. How will a potential US Fed rate cuts affect the Ringgit?
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Airlines to refund passengers for delays 5 hours or more
2. How will a potential US Fed rate cuts affect the Ringgit?
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Wed Aug 28 2024
AWANI Tonight: Airlines to fully refund flight delays of over 5 hours
Beginning September 2nd, airlines will be required to fully refund passengers for flights delayed by five hours or more, following amendments to Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Airlines need to provide full refund for delays of five hours and more - Loke
For flight disruptions caused by extraordinary circumstances, airlines are required to first offer a refund in the original mode of payment.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays
More than 60 governments and other parties will be allowed to file arguments to the International Criminal Court.
Tue Jul 23 2024
FACTBOX - Global tech outage delays flights and disrupts services around the world
Here's a list of disruptions that have been reported.
Fri Jul 19 2024
SIA flights not impacted, Scoot experiencing delays due to global IT outage
SIA said customers who wish to make new flight booking or amend existing flight bookings are advised to do so via SIA website or mobile app.
Fri Jul 19 2024
NASA cancels moon rover mission due to high costs and launch delays
NASA said the decision to reconsider the project came amid escalating costs, potential future cost increases, and a launch date delay.
Thu Jul 18 2024
EXPLAINER: Freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF
Undermining use of frozen embryos in IVF would introduce many uncertainties, delays and possible additional expenses.
Sat Jun 15 2024
EXPLAINER - How freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF
Undermining use of frozen embryos in IVF would introduce many uncertainties, delays and possible additional expenses, according to experts.
Sat Apr 20 2024
UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza
A senior UN aid official said aid deliveries within Gaza were facing significant checkpoint delays.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra said it is anticipated that there may be possible flight delays as operations gradually resume and adjust to the new protocols.
Tue Apr 16 2024
US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence - Sources
Joe Biden and other senior US officials warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
Thu Dec 14 2023
There should be no more excuses for delays in projects for people in Sabah - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this especially pertaining to water and electricity supplies, as well as the Pan Borneo Highway.
Thu Dec 07 2023