Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets
South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea, demanding Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into South.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting
Men are being lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine with often false promises of salaries and benefits, a minister said.
Sat Jun 01 2024
Najib attempts to stop probe against 1MDB - Investigating officer
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak instructed several actions taken to stop MACC's investigation when he was PM, including closing the 1MDB case.
Tue May 28 2024
Meeting with Hamas was to secure peaceful resolution - PM
"What is important now is to stop the killings," Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu May 23 2024
Weak governance, corruption must be immediately tackled - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed on the need to stop the practise of direct negotiation in government procurement.
Wed May 22 2024
Malaysia welcomes South Africa's latest request at ICJ to stop Israel genocide in Gaza
This is the third request for additional measures brought by South Africa since the initial provisional measures granted by ICJ.
Fri May 17 2024
Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists
Restoring Gaza's bakeries and ensuring a regular supply of flour, water and fuel will be crucial to stopping famine from spreading.
Sun May 05 2024
Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
In a recorded statement, Benjamin Netanyahu accuses "antisemitic mobs" of taking over leading universities.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop US extradition
US prosecutors seeking to put Julian Assange on trial on 18 counts relating to WikiLeaks' release of confidential US military records.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Malaysian Bar a busybody to challenge my DNAA - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said M'sian Bar as being selective when criticising AG's decision to stop the case proceedings against him.
Thu Jan 11 2024
US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence - Sources
Joe Biden and other senior US officials warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
Thu Dec 14 2023
China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict
China urged the council to heed the general call of the international community for a "comprehensive ceasefire" to stop the fighting.
Thu Nov 30 2023