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
India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer
Billions across Asia are grappling with extreme heat this summer in a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change.
Thu Jun 20 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
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Tourists flock to Chinese zoo to see 'human-like' bear
Visitor at Hangzhou Zoo have gone up by 30 percent to around 20,000 a day since a video of the Malayan Sun bear, became a trending topic.
Wed Aug 02 2023
UAE president names son Abu Dhabi crown prince, brothers to top roles
The choice of Sheikh Khaled as crown prince reflects a trend across most Gulf Arab monarchies towards direct lineage.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Handwriting still has a place in our connected world - in fact it's a trend on social media
Here's a look at our ambiguous relationship with the pen, on the occasion of World Handwriting Day.
Sun Jan 22 2023
The end of sneakers? Why this is a trend that's set to run
After being in the spotlight for several years, sneakers saw their popularity grow with the pandemic.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Miniature rattan weaves becoming a trend
For Zanurah Ramli, producing small-sized or miniature rattan weaves is a real satisfaction and even a challenge for her and husband.
Sat Sep 11 2021
MCO: Drug activities at wild parties a trend in Kuching, Padawan
Organising drug parties has become a trend in the Kuching and Padawan districts during the implementation of Movement Control Order 3.0, said Sarawak Police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail, today.
Mon Jun 14 2021
What are nutricosmetics?
A trend that includes nutricosmetics, the concept of which has existed for years, but which is set to see an explosion of interest.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Smartphones sold without a charger: why is this a trend?
After having made fun of Apple and its iPhone 12 sold without a charger, Xiaomi and Samsung are following suit.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Foods of the future set to green taste buds
A trend among the young generation is to take ingredients that are not highly prized and to add value.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Unsuited to new era? Fate of formal fashion hangs by a thread
Most people in "white-collar" jobs are working from home, with a newfound love of sweatpants, a trend that may outlive the pandemic.
Thu Oct 15 2020
'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