AWANI Tonight: Improving perception, accelerating reforms to tackle corruption
Malaysia’s rank in the Global Corruption Perception Index was unchanged last year, staying at 57th place with a score of 50. Transparency International Malaysia’s Dr Muhammad Mohan discusses how to remedy this.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Consider This: PETRONAS — Between People, Planet, Profit
Petronas is cutting its workforce, as part of a survival plan to stay afloat in an increasingly challenging global operating environment. But when the National Oil Company that has fueled Malaysia’s growth for 50 years starts shrinking, is it a sign of trouble ahead? Can Petronas adapt fast enough to survive the clean energy transition—or is Malaysia facing the beginning of the end of its oil era? On this episode #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Universiti Malaya’s Asia Europe Institute. He was previously a member of the special advisory body to the Finance Minister.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Police confirm drug intoxication caused death of three at New Year's Eve concert
According to police, another victim remains in hospital in stable condition but requires close monitoring.
Wed Feb 19 2025

249 South Korean teachers caught illegally selling exam questions to private academies
The South Korean public and private school teachers have been caught selling mock exam questions, earning around US$14.7 mln over six years.
Wed Feb 19 2025

South Korea's parliament presses for Yoon's removal as impeachment trial winds down
The court is reviewing parliament's impeachment of Yoon and will decide whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate.
Tue Feb 18 2025
Consider This: Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 — From 57 to 25: What Will It Take?
Malaysia seems to be stuck in the fight against corruption, as the country ranked 57th on Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index—the same spot as last year. With all the anti-corruption promises from the Madani Government, why is nothing shifting? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia.
Tue Feb 18 2025
Yoon Suk Yeol tidak hadir untuk perbicaraan pemecatannya yang ke-9
Seorang peguam yang mewakili Yoon berkata, ini kerana Presiden terlebih dahulu telah mengadakan pertemuan dengan pasukan peguamnya di Mahkamah dan mendapati tiada kepentingan untuk beliau hadir.
Tue Feb 18 2025

MAHB board resigns effective on date of Bursa delisting
Nungsari says the group held its final board meeting as a Bursa-listed firm, ending its 25-year journey as a public-listed entity.
Tue Feb 18 2025

US and Russia meet without Ukraine for first talks on ending war
They were expected to discuss ways to end the three-year-old conflict in Ukraine and restore American-Russian relations.
Tue Feb 18 2025

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, says devoted to 'sacred struggle'
For the first time in 4 years, Kim visited Pyongyang's Kumsusan Palace of Sun, home to his fathers and grandfathers embalmed bodies.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Hannah jumpa Mohd Azizulhasni untuk bincang hala tuju karier
Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh dijadual akan mengadakan pertemuan dengan jaguh berbasikal trek negara Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang hari ini.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Singapore court finds opposition party leader guilty of lying to parliament
Pritam Singh guilty of two counts of lying to parliament, a verdict that could see him barred from contesting a general election this year.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang ketuai misi penggalakan pelaburan ke Jepun
Chow Kon Yeow mengetuai misi penggalakan pelaburan Pulau Pinang ke Jepun dari 16-22 Feb untuk memperbaharui dan mengeratkan hubungan dengan ibu pejabat korporat pelabur Jepun di negeri itu.
Sun Feb 16 2025