Perkeso to study social security protection for Malaysians working in Singapore
Steven Sim said he made this commitment to the Malaysian diaspora, as the group requested some form of social security insurance.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection
Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Experts call for lifecycle approach to strengthen social protections in Malaysia
There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow
Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Junior doctors in India's Kolkata resume full strike, disappointed with top court's ruling
Doctors demand increased police protection in hospitals and investigations into alleged corruption in medical colleges.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Consider This: Indigenous Rights (Part 2) — The Frontline Forest Defenders
Recently a delegation of Penan from the Upper Baram River Basin submitted a petition with over 500 signatures to the Sarawak government, urging an immediate halt to logging activities in the Baram Peace Park. What challenges do Indigenous communities face when it comes to protecting their lands and their way of life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Celine Lim, Managing Director of SAVE Rivers, which is a grassroots NGO based in Sarawak that advocates for the rights of Indigenous communities, especially in relation to land rights and environmental protection.
Fri Sep 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: As Myanmar crisis escalates, time for bold refugee protection
Around 8,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Lucy Lau from MSF Malaysia sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Wed Sep 04 2024
[OPINION] Building momentum towards inclusivity, equity, and rights for Malaysia’s women and girls
UNFPA Malaysia celebrates the nations progress with respect to the protection and wellbeing of its people, especially its women.
Fri Aug 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: Airlines to fully refund flight delays of over 5 hours
Beginning September 2nd, airlines will be required to fully refund passengers for flights delayed by five hours or more, following amendments to Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Malaysia needs to battle corruption in struggle towards 25th spot in CPI
People must be vigilant, report corruption, and work together, regardless of differences, to combat this common enemy.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Indian doctors call for nationwide shutdown after brutal rape of medic
Doctors say the circumstances of the rape point to the vulnerability of medics left without proper protection and facilities.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 2) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Harris Zainul, Deputy Director of Research at ISIS Malaysia, where his areas of interest focus on policy responses to mis- and disinformation and social media platform governance.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 1) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nalini Elumalai, Senior Programme Officer for Malaysia at ARTICLE 19, which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression.
Tue Aug 13 2024
MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers
Proposed requirements include having robust measures on user data protection, addressing online harm and enhancing content moderation.
Thu Aug 01 2024