[COLUMNIST] Trump’s key cabinet pick - Recipe for a modern-day crusade
Trump's appointments could only accelerate the process that leads to a regional war.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Empowering Malaysia’s future: A youth-centric approach to P/CVE
Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres
A "radical" tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] From definition to defence: Navigating the complexities of terrorism
The definition of terrorism has evolved over time, shaped by socio-political contexts like revolutions, regimes, repression, and wars.
Mon Nov 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women
Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation
The economic impact of data centre expansion cannot be ignored, and governments are working hard to capitalise on this growing trend.
Wed Oct 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s 5G dreams: Lessons from Rwanda
We must accelerate our efforts to align with modern global techno-social trends.
Mon Oct 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] The need for stronger proactive measures to prevent radicalisation in Malaysia
The government should use AI for monitoring, standardize IRE curriculum, and improve rehabilitation to combat cyberterrorism.
Thu Oct 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment
Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.
Thu Oct 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Back to the future: Reinventing IIUM
The framework will help leaders devise impactful, data-driven programmes for lasting intergenerational impacts in Malaysia.
Thu Oct 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ringgit’s resurgence: Beyond the dollar’s decline
The ringgit's remarkably strong performance in Q3 2024 suggests that factors beyond the dollar's depreciation influence its rise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Northeast monsoon is coming, are we prepared for it
The storm in the northern states is terrifying, but the northeast monsoon could be much worse.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024