[COLUMNIST] Reducing Malaysian prison overcrowding through justice reform
Overcrowded prisons have undeniably exacerbated already dire living conditions within the facilities.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Consider This: Subsidy Rationalisation (Part 2) — Fuel For Thought
Putrajaya is set to roll back RON95 subsidies by the middle of next year. How should policymakers manage the complexities of eligibility categorisation of this subsidy reform? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Elya Nabila Abdul Bahri, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics under the Faculty of Business & Economics at Universiti Malaya.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Consider This: Floods (Part 3) — Causes, Consequences, and a Path Forward?
Malaysia is experiencing one of the worst flood crises seen in a decade, with more than 150,000 people evacuated and tragically lives lost. While many have returned to their destroyed homes as floodwaters receded, the Malaysian Met Department has warned of a second wave—a monsoon surge likely to occur from December 8th to the 14th on the east coast. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Nor Eliza Alias, Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She’s also the Group Leader of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Research Group.
Thu Dec 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: What's driving Asia Pacific region's optimism toward AI adoption?
An IPSOS report reveals that AI adoption in Asia Pacific surpasses the global average. Kiranjit Singh delves into the factors driving the region’s optimism toward AI integration.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Boxing - Tyson takes a swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul in the face and offers a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: "Talking's over."
Fri Nov 15 2024
AWANI Tonight: How will digital tech enhance food security?
Anujar Kar at the World Bank highlights the strategies and investments to enhance productivity and resilience in Malaysia’s agrofood sector, in the face of geopolitical tensions and climate change.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Malaysia will not be complacent despite current achievement - PM
PM says Malaysia will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.
Mon Oct 07 2024
India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Sinkhole: Fahmi checks out situation at IWK end point
Fahmi Fadzil spent almost an hour inspecting the facilities of Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) plant in Pantai Dalam.
Tue Aug 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Tesla’s so-called investment “U-turn” - here are the facts
There's neither been a legally binding Memorandum of Agreement nor a Memorandum of Understanding signed.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Child abduction: "Pisang goreng" seller jailed 24 months, fined RM2,000
Based on the facts of the case, the man absconded with the two girls who were playing in front of their houses in a car.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Rooted resilience: Urban trees and climate adaptation in Malaysian cities
The future of Malaysia's urban landscapes hinges on our ability to adapt and innovate in the face of climate change.
Thu Jun 06 2024
WIDER IMAGE - For islanders, India's election is about climate change, survival
The residents of Ghoramara are fighting to save their homes from disappearing into the sea in the face of rising sea levels.
Sat Jun 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Come hell or high water: Iran has topped the league
With or without the complicity of the dark force of the Mossad, the fact is Iran is not experiencing any chaotic transition of power.
Tue May 21 2024
Malaysia to ask Meta to explain removal of Facebook posts on PM's Hamas meeting
Malaysia's communications regulator had received complaints regarding the removal of the Facebook posts.
Wed May 15 2024