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[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise
IOOI drives evidence-based research, refining training and ensuring expertise is applied through standardised frameworks.
Mon Mar 10 2025
S&P 500: Prestasi setakat 5 Mac 2025
Gambaran menyeluruh Indeks S&P 500 disediakan oleh MarketWatch, merangkumi berita terkini pasaran saham, data dagangan, dan analisis pergerakan pasaran. Saham-saham dalam Indeks Standard & Poor's 500 disusun mengikut sektor dan industri, memudahkan pemahaman tentang corak prestasi pasaran. Setiap saiz saham mencerminkan permodalan pasaran (market cap), mencerminkan kekuatan dan kedudukan syarikat-syarikat utama dalam pasaran.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Astro ranks top 1% of media companies globally in the FTSE4Good Index Series
Astro continues to champion sustainable and responsible business practices, aligning itself with the highest global standards.
Thu Jan 16 2025
The Future Is Female: Tackling Poverty in All Its Dimensions
Despite decades of progress, poverty continues to trap millions in cycles of deprivation, and conventional measures often fail to reflect the full scope of their struggles. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, offers a revolutionary way to understand and address poverty by looking at deprivations in education, health, and living standards. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Together with Professor James Foster, she developed the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Sun Jan 12 2025

MOT to collaborate with MACC on Puspakom investigation
The Transport Ministry (MOT) will collaborate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate vehicles that fail to meet the standards set by Puspakom
Thu Jan 02 2025
SIRIM: Setting the standard, shaping Malaysia's technological future
Since its establishment in 1975, SIRIM has been at the forefront of technological advancement and standards development in Malaysia. In an exclusive interview, President and Group CEO of SIRIM, Datuk Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad, FASc, shares insights into the organization's achievements and its forward-looking plans to strengthen the nation’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Thu Jan 02 2025

EPF for Migrant Workers: Malaysia seeks to align with global labour standards, boost investment competitiveness
Malaysia's proposal to extend EPF contributions to migrant workers is being hailed as a strategic move to align with global labour practices
Wed Dec 18 2024
Consider This: EPF for Migrant Workers (Part 2) — Ensuring A Fair Share For All
To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.
Wed Dec 18 2024

US wants real, extended pauses in fighting in Gaza, Blinken says
Israel, by the standards it set itself, has accomplished the goals that it set for itself, says Anthony Blinken.
Wed Nov 13 2024

Malaysia, Indonesia's journey in pushing for green finance
Malaysia and Indonesia are advancing green finance to tackle climate change, but face hurdles like unclear standards and public awareness.
Wed Nov 13 2024

PM calls for top-level standards in logistics infrastructure and workforce
PM says this focus aligns with the government's current priorities on industrialisation, digitisation, energy transition and semiconductors.
Mon Oct 28 2024
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[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

Cabinet approves guidelines for Data Centre Planning - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the guidelines are designed to standardise and streamline the application and planning approval process for stakeholders.
Thu Oct 10 2024

NRES directs METMalaysia to review SOP on preparation and dissemination of weather information,warning
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has instructed the METMalaysia to review the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the dissemination of weather information
Thu Sep 26 2024

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025