Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Unreasonable for Syed Saddiq to claim ignorance over withdrawal of RM1 mil from Armada account
Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid says the Muar MP's testimony that he had no knowledge of the storage or use of the funds defied logic.
Fri Nov 29 2024
British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying
The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill would allow terminally ill adults, the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Several roads in Tanah Merah closed to all traffic
Police say road users should not take the risk of crossing flooded roads to continue their journey to avoid any unwanted incidents.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Not all flooded areas are caused by ECRL - MRL
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd says immediate mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce the risk of flooding.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood: KPKM activates disaster operation room, to assist affected groups
KPKM says it has activated its Disaster Operations Room at the district and state levels is monitoring the weather conditions.
Fri Nov 29 2024
'I will still use it' vows youth, as Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
Children, meanwhile, says they would try to find a way around the ban.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin says Russia would use all weapons at its disposal if Ukraine got nuclear weapons
Vladimir Putin says that Russia would use all weapons at its disposal against Ukraine if Kyiv were to acquire nuclear arms.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Floods: No evacuation of victims in Sepang district, JBPM monitoring hotspots
Razif Mohmad Haris says his department received several calls this morning but no evacuations were carried out after an assessment was made.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations
Israel and Lebanon accuse each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Floods: New relief centre in Mengkebang provides much-needed shelter for victims
The relief centre provides relief for residents affected by the floods, sparing them the trouble of finding shelter elsewhere.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Fahmi Fadzil invites KL folks to attend Communications at Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam
The event promotes communication literacy and educates the community on scams and misuse of the 999 emergency line.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood: Youth ties drums to bed to keep ailing father afloat
Zulkifli Che Noh says his home is flooded every year during the monsoon season due to its location near a river.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Philippines' Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who made threats against his life, would only tie down Congress and not help people.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Zayn Rayyan's parents submit representation to AGC to review charge
The lawyer representing parents of Zayn Rayyan submits a representation requesting the AGC to review and withdraw the charge against them.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Police investigate cruel murder of cats at student residence in Setapak
According to police, a student alerted the security guard after finding the lifeless bodies of the cats on the stairs of the residence.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction
Platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of our kids is a priority for them, says Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Downturn continues on Bursa amid absence of leads from Wall Street, US policy worries
Turnover amounted to 323.43 million units valued at RM105.63 million.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Total flood victims soar this morning, highest in Kelantan
Pasir Mas district still recorded the highest number of victims, at 22,156 people in 53 PPS.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Ethnic strife frustrates peace efforts in India's Manipur
Ethnic clashes over land and quotas in education and govt jobs killed at least 258 people and displaced more than 60,000 since last year.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Israel has told ICC it will contest arrest warrants, Netanyahu says
Israel rejects the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court and denies war crimes in Gaza.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Why Myanmar's travel-shy leader could be difficult to arrest
Here are some facts about Min Aung Hlaing, his alleged crimes and reaction.
Fri Nov 29 2024
The Economy: Enlarging the economic pie amidst crisis emergence
Join Ibrahim Sani in conversation with Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, as they discuss strategies for fostering trade growth and expanding economic opportunities amid emerging crises. Don’t miss this insightful episode of The Economy.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 1) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?
The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?
The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow
Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024