Muhyiddin ordered to pay Guan Eng RM1.35 mln for defamation
Court orders Tan Sri Muhyiddin to pay damages to Lim Guan Eng for defaming him over Albukhary Foundation's tax-exemption revocation.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 1) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: GISB Children (Part 1) — Rescue Is Just the Beginning
A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datin Elya Lim Abdullah, a trustee at OrphanCare, which is a non-profit foundation that advocates for ending the institutionalisation of children.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Yayasan Prihatin SPRM, ELMU Foundation martabat profesion penguat kuasa
Yayasan Prihatin SPRM dan ELMU Foundation menandatangani MoU bagi memperkemas kerjasama kedua-dua pihak dalam melaksanakan program peningkatan integriti, profesionalisme dan kebajikan.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Russia declares US Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation
The Foundation was founded by actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
Mon Aug 19 2024
MIMOS akan integrasikan teknologi biometri Worldcoin dalam infrastruktur digital Malaysia
Menerusi MoU ini, teknologi imbasan anak mata TFH dan rantaian blok Worldcoin akan digunakan untuk mengesahkan identiti pengguna dalam talian.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies
Govt ensures SPM holders with 10As and above who failed to enter public university programs get a place to further their studies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
MAVCOM revokes My Jet's air service licence
MAVCOM said only companies with a robust commercial foundation and depth can sustain long-term operations.
Thu May 16 2024
Syed Hamid Albar resigns as WIEF Foundation chairman
Without disclosing the reasons, Tan Sri Dr Syed Hamid Albar informed the board and management of his decision to step down.
Fri May 03 2024
Dialog Tiga Penjuru: Ramai bimbang system pendidikan negara
Sistem pendidikan Malaysia jauh ketinggalan berdasarkan laporan Bank Dunia “Bending Bamboo Shoots: Strengthening Foundation Skills". Pelajar negara ini dilaporkan menghabiskan purata 12.5 tahun di sekolah tetapi pembelajaran hanya bersamaan dengan 8.9 tahun.
Thu May 02 2024
Special kids to paint at River of Life
Children with autism greatly benefit from using art as therapy, said Michael Plascow.
Mon Apr 29 2024