Consider This: The Malaysian Mind: From Post-colonial to Decolonial
Every year, we celebrate Merdeka, Malaya’s independence day, at the end of August, marking the start of what we now refer to as a post-colonial era. But is colonialism truly a thing of the past in Malaysia? How do colonial legacies continue to influence our collective consciousness, and what it means to break free from these mental shackles? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Alberto Gomes, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also the Global Director of DEEP Network, an academic collective that advocates for peace education.
Thu Aug 01 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
Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China
Beijing threatened to execute those deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters.
Thu Jun 27 2024
India's Modi eyes biggest win yet when votes counted in giant election
Narendra Modi is seeking to be only the second PM after India's independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru to win three straight terms.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago.
Wed May 15 2024
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
China will never allow Taiwan to be separated from motherland: FM
Wang Yi warned those who still connive at and support "Taiwan independence" are challenging China's sovereignty.
Thu Mar 07 2024
China says threats of force over Taiwan not aimed at most Taiwanese
Chen Binhua said Taiwanese are "our flesh and blood", but some have been "poisoned" by ideas of independence.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Racism issue: Remarks by Tun M do not make sense
Since independence until now, this issue has been used for political gains, said R. Subramaniam.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Thousands to rally for Taiwan election, China vows to 'smash independence plots'
The DPP rejects China's sovereignty claims, and says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Sharing the grieves of the world's longest-continuing conflicts
Palestinians are made to become refugees in their own land. They have to struggle for their justice, independence, self-determination and liberation.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Menara Merdeka 118, a tower of success in navigating independence - Agong
Menara Merdeka 118 with a height of 678.9 metres is second tallest in the world after Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a height of 828 metres.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Unity Govt continue defending judiciary independence at all costs - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gave assurance that his Unity Govt will continue defending the country's judiciary independence at all costs.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp - media, sources
The shelling took place close to midnight, when artillery hit the refugee camp from a base in the border town of Laiza.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Zahid's DNAA proves AG's independence critical, urgent commitment from government needed - IDEAS
Transparency is absolutely essential to avoid further speculation, says Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023