ANALYSIS - Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him?
The Biden administration will make a final push for elusive deals to end the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Global reaction to the US presidential election
World leaders rush to congratulate Republican Donald Trump after he claims victory in the US presidential election.
Wed Nov 06 2024
NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says
The Philippines calls on Southeast Asian leaders and China to urgently speed up negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea.
Wed Nov 06 2024
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth
The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 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
PM calls for stronger action against bullying in educational institutions
The issue needs to be taken more seriously, as there is no value in leadership and capability without pure values, manners and ethics.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 3) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with lawyer New Sin Yew.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 2) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 1) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Independent Writer and Consultant, P. Gunasegaram, who in 2018 authored the book: ‘1MDB: The Scandal That Brought Down A Government’
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Tue Oct 29 2024
South Korea voices strong support for Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN chairmanship
Yeo expressed confidence in Malaysia's leadership to advance ASEAN's goals, especially amidst shifting dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
Tue Oct 29 2024
BRICS reaffirms support for the State of Palestine’s full UN membership
The leaders in the summit stressed 'the urgent need for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip'.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia for their first formal talks in five years.
Thu Oct 24 2024
BRICS leaders tout joint finance, trade projects at Russian summit
The trend for the BRICS' leading role in the global economy will only strengthen, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
Thu Oct 24 2024
PM and Prabowo's enduring friendship fuels new era of Indonesia-Malaysia cooperation
Analysts believe that the closeness of these two leaders opens opportunities to enhance existing cooperation between the two countries.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Leaders urge world to pay up to save nature as COP16 talks open
The planet doesn't have time to lose, says COP16 President Susana Muhamad.
Wed Oct 23 2024