Consider This: MITRA - Progress, Pitfalls & the Path Forward
MITRA, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit, was designed to address the socio-economic challenges of Malaysia’s Indian community—to bridge the gaps in education, employment, and social mobility. But has MITRA been an effective agent of change in tackling the layered and varied issues within Malaysia's Indian community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to PKR Member of Parliament for Batu, P. Prabakaran, Chairperson of the MITRA Special Task Force Committee.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Nenggiri Hydroelectric Dam: Over 1,000 Orang Asli to be relocated in 2026
The project will boost tourism and socio-economic sectors in Gua Musang, Muhamad Nazri Pazil said.
Wed Aug 21 2024
MCMC and Microsoft collaborate to explore AI industry benefits
MCMC and Microsoft Malaysia's MoU will explore AI's socio-economic benefits and prepare the future workforce with AI and digital skills.
Fri Jun 21 2024
ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Empowering Malaysia's Bumiputera: Towards Inclusive Economic Growth
In Malaysia, the pursuit of socio-economic equity for Bumiputera requires shifting paradigms, towards broader empowerment
Sun Mar 03 2024
Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy
The Malaysian government and industry leaders recognize the growing importance of space technology and its potential impact on various socio-economic activities.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Johor govt always concerned about Orang Asli's socio-economic development - Sultan Ibrahim
The Johor state government is always concerned about the socio-economic development and welfare of the Orang Asli community, says the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
Sun Jan 08 2023
ASEAN Summits conclude with emphasis on post-pandemic recovery, ASEAN centrality
The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Cambodia concluded Sunday, achieving fruitful results for greater regional cooperation towards post-COVID-19 pandemic socio-economic recovery.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Socio-economic development of Orang Asli among 35 initiatives promised by Vigneswaran
Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran has drawn up an action plan for the Orang Asli, which is among the 35 initiatives being promised to improve the well-being and harmony of the constituents.
Thu Nov 10 2022
MOF: Tax, revenue reforms key to socio-economic resilience
Putrajaya will continue to implement tax reform initiatives which focused on measures to broaden the tax base including reviewing broad-based incentives, reliefs and deductions.
Fri Jun 03 2022
EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa
Medium-and long-term socio-economic development plans to establish an agenda for an ageing nation by 2030 will be implemented by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Prime Minister's Department.
Sun May 29 2022
Sultan Ibrahim: Border reopening will spur socio-economic recovery
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border is expected to further boost the country's recovery efforts as well as the people's socio-economy.
Fri Apr 01 2022
S'wak Polls: Give GPS a chance to create a better Sarawak - Abang Johari
Abang Johari said his GPS team will continue with its socio-economic development agenda to create new sources of wealth.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy
The Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) launched its manifesto for the Sarawak State Election today, which focuses on three aspects, namely autonomy and governance, education reform and socio-economic reform.
Thu Dec 09 2021
KPDNHEP achieves 100-day Malaysian Family Aspiration target - Nanta Linggi
Nanta said the programme acted as a "push factor" in strengthening the economy in stages, which has had a positive socio-economic impact.
Sun Nov 28 2021
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
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