AWANI Tonight: There is a need to improve laws to counter extremism - PM
There is a need to improve laws involving national security to counter violent extremism in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index
Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Floods cause UK travel disruptions despite improved conditions
UK commuters are still facing travel issues in parts of the country on Tuesday despite a respite from heavy rain.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Consider This: Civil Service Reform (Part 1) — Raising Pay, Raising Expectations?
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced salary increases for civil servants, ranging from 7-15%. This move, while welcomed by many civil servants, raises expectations for improved public service delivery and other civil service reforms. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Roselina Ahmad Saufi, Professor at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan’s Graduate School of Entrepreneurship & Business.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Consider This: Civil Service Reform (Part 2) — Raising Pay, Raising Expectations?
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced salary increases for civil servants, ranging from 7-15%. This move, while welcomed by many civil servants, raises expectations for improved public service delivery and other civil service reforms. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Lee Hwok Aun
Senior Fellow of the Regional Economic Studies Programme at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore and Co-coordinator of its Malaysia Studies Programme.
Senior Fellow of the Regional Economic Studies Programme at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore and Co-coordinator of its Malaysia Studies Programme.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Production of crude oil and condensate in 2Q rebounds to 1.3 pct growth
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the improvement was attributable to the turnaround in crude oil.
Tue Sep 03 2024
'The Golden Hour', stronger: Significance of timely stroke treatment for improved outcomes
One in four Malaysians could suffer a stroke in the same year if no preventive action is taken.
Sun Aug 18 2024
It's About YOUth: Safeguarding indigenous customary land rights
Indigenous communities play an important role in safeguarding the earth’s forest, yet their lands and livelihoods are often threatened. Hazelynn Anak Rimbar from Universiti Malaya and Eliana a/p Tan Beng Hui from Apa Kata Wanita Orang Asli discuss what it takes to improve the rights of indigenous communities in Malaysia.
Fri Aug 16 2024
PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is still room for improvement to ensure federal statutory bodies did not deviate from their objectives.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Dr Mahathir allowed to return home as health improves
His aide, Sufi Yusoff, said that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's health is improving and he was only receiving treatment for a cough.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Amended Audit Act improves governance, management of public funds
According to the National Audit Department, the law has not been amended since 1991.
Thu Jul 25 2024
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use
Treating drug use as a health and social issue is a promising way to improve outcomes for people who use drugs.
Sun Jul 14 2024
Soccer - With holograms, AI and big data, football front and centre in tech race
The tool cannot replicate fatigue or the psychological pressure of a shootout situation, but could improve players' level of preparedness.
Sat Jul 13 2024
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024