AWANI Tonight: Bus Electrocution: Wiring did not comply with safety standards
An investigation revealed that faulty electrical wiring on an express bus caused the electrocution death of an 18-year-old boy. Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlights several critical lapses in the bus's wiring and equipment.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Rising equity market capitalisation further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the ESG agenda is increasingly shaping the world economy and capital markets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Building equitable playing field for women entrepreneurs
Join Country Manager, Mastercard, Beena Pothen as she shares valuable insights into how Mastercard is enabling women entrepreneurs in Malaysia and fostering a more inclusive business environment.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms
Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.
Tue Nov 19 2024
The Future Is Female: inDrive’s Aurora Tech Award — Driving Change for Women in Tech
Only 2.3% of venture funding currently goes to women-led startups and that figure has remained stagnant at 2% for years. And often, female entrepreneurs receive smaller amounts of funding—enough to survive but not to invest significantly in strategic initiatives that could propel the business forward. The Aurora Tech Award is an international prize founded by the global ride-hailing service, inDrive, and designed to support women founders in IT by helping them gain visibility and attract investment. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Shaerine Irwina Kaur, Communications Manager for Southeast Asia for inDrive.
Mon Nov 18 2024
The 'morphing' wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots
Imagine a wheelchair equipped with wheels flexible enough to navigate all manner of obstacles from kerbs to humps and even staircases.
Sun Nov 17 2024
#MerdekaAwardTalkSeries - Leadership: Not Just a Title, But a Lifestyle
Are leaders born or made? It begins with attitude, discipline, and the conscious choice to grow every day. In the #3 Merdeka Award Talk Series, Tan Sri Nazir Razak @nazir.razak, Chairman of Ikhlas Capital, and Dr. Firdausi Suffian, CEO of Invest Sabah, share their insights on what defines a true leader and why great work alone doesn’t equal leadership.
Catch the full discussion moderated by @daphneiking here: https://youtu.be/aH7Sri_ViNI?si=55dAYBFbVc19ioj8
Catch the full discussion moderated by @daphneiking here: https://youtu.be/aH7Sri_ViNI?si=55dAYBFbVc19ioj8
Sat Nov 16 2024
A person is dead and 16 are hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
Jaquez Myrick taken into custody while leaving the campus shooting scene, found with a handgun equipped with machine gun conversion device.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future
As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.
Fri Nov 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 2024
First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win
It only remains to be seen whether the US, the world and Kamala Harris herself are ready for that role.
Sun Nov 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women
Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Malaysia continues to serve as logistics hub for solar panels amid US tariff hike - Loke
Anthony Loke assured that several major US companies based in Malaysia are re-exporting solar panel equipment back to the US.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Fix the child illiteracy crisis to ensure a sustainable future
Education is a key to putting the world on a pathway that generates more economic activity, equity, and sustainability for all.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Expand TVET to equip workforce for advanced technologies - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the government is committed to addressing this through robust training programmes and upskilling initiatives.
Wed Oct 23 2024