Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Economic Intervarsity Carnival 2023
The International Islamic University Malaysia is organising the Economic Intervarsity Carnival (EIC). We speak with Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker - Head of Department of Economics and with Muhammad Nazif Imran to learn more.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Malaysia says no to single-use plastic
Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?
Malaysia could see another wave of infections with the Arcturus sub-variant, with new symptoms including conjunctivitis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM
Bernama chairman Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi has been appointed as Distinguished Fellow of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Fri Nov 05 2021
COVID-19: The significance of healthcare system resilience and robustness
This conference emphasises the importance of health sciences research and innovation.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Business leaders remain positive on 2021 outlook: Survey
Business leaders remained sanguine in the outlook going into 2021 due to the implementation of cost-cutting measures as well as the availability of various financial support programmes.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020
UMS student's grit in taking exam on a tree won viewers' hearts
Recently a video went viral on a UMS student, Veveonah Mosibin who climbed up a tree to gain internet access in order to take her online examination.
Tue Jun 16 2020
From Factory Asia To Creator China; Lessons For Malaysian SMEs
Professor Neale OConnor of Monash University Malaysia shares insights on what Malaysian SMEs and factories can learn from the economic powerhouse.
Sun Oct 28 2018
IIUM students win top banking award
Two teams from the International Islamic University Malaysia took top honours in the Alliance Bank Eco-Biz Dream Project.
Fri Dec 15 2017
IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000
IIUM Rector Prof Datuk Seri Dr Zaleha Kamarudin said the fund would be channeled to Al-Safa Fund to help the underprivileged students of IIUM throughout their studies.
Sun Jul 30 2017
EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM
IIUM says they are the first to publish law review journals.
Sat Jul 22 2017
Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has the right to disqualify any people's representative such as a state assemblyman, said law professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia.
Fri May 12 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024