'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Pilihan raya UK: Tentangan dihadapi tidak luntur perjuangan Parti Konservatif terhadap belia
Dalam wawancara eksklusif bersama Astro AWANI, Menteri Pertahanan UK berpendapat, UK dan Malaysia perlu memberikan penekanan yang lebih meluas untuk membantu generasi masa depan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
It's About YOUth: Cultivating critical thinkers of tomorrow
This episode explores how Model United Nations (MUN) fosters diplomacy and critical thinking among students, shaping future leaders. Join Dr Benjamin Barton and Emma Emmanuelle Gerard from the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) as we discuss the transformative impact of MUN on today's youth. #ItsAboutYOUTH
Fri Jun 28 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
It's About YOUth: The power youth in shaping a better tomorrow
Unlocking the potential of youth to advocate for positive change, Sofea Rozhan of untuksemua and ‘Ariff Bin Amir Ali of Youth United for Earth talks about the importance of making the young voices heard.
Fri May 24 2024
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 2) - Leadership Transition Lessons for Malaysia?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Wed May 15 2024
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 1) - Lawrence Wong’s Premiership, A new Chapter?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Ja Ian Chong from the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.
Wed May 15 2024
Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, spire collapses
The historic building, whose spire was shaped as the tails of four dragons intertwined, had been under renovation when the fire broke out.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness
Why are some people left-handed while most are righties?
Sat Apr 06 2024
Pembangunan sukan lebih penting berbanding jadi hos sukan Komanwel 2026
Shapawi mengalu-alukan hasrat kerajaan untuk beri tumpuan kepada pembangunan sukan selepas menolak menjadi tuan rumah Sukan Komanwel 2026.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Hollywood hat trick: Artisan shaped the look of 'Oppenheimer'
To create the look of renowned physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer for the big screen, his trademark hat had to be just right.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Barbie turns 65 in a world of vast doll diversity
In 2024, as Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, the dolls are produced in a diversity of colors, hair textures, body shapes and more.
Fri Mar 08 2024
'Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him
Joko Widodo will step down this October, but with an 80% approval rating he holds huge sway over Indonesia's 205 million voters.
Tue Feb 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] The barbaric conduct of the Israeli state must be stopped
The genocidal violence unleashed by Israel in Occupied Palestine since October 7 has produced unspeakable tragedy and suffering for the Palestinian people.
Fri Jan 19 2024