Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 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
Unified advocacy: The untapped elixir for advancing social change
Unified advocacy, involving various stakeholders of a cause to collaborate and pool resources, is crucial for amplifying social change.
Sun Sep 22 2024
MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina
MOE implemented measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration to carry out advocacy related to sexual harassment.
Tue May 07 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Caring about Gaza
Universal values should be applied universally, with compassion and advocacy at the heart of its delivery.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Police to increase security for PM - IGP
Security for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be increased, following threats over his outspoken advocacy for Palestine.
Wed Oct 25 2023
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar garment factories.
Wed Aug 16 2023
256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry implemented various advocacy and awareness initiatives about reproductive health.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Beyond beep beep: Video game music goes to next level at Grammys
The growing popularity of the video game industry and years of advocacy from game composers will be reflected in the 2023 Grammy Awards
Mon Feb 06 2023
Malaysia will continue improving human rights situation at national and international level - FM Zambry
Zambry said Malaysia will sustain and strengthen its global advocacy and efforts to address the plight of the Palestinians and Rohingyas.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Actor Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy
Fox received an honorary Oscar for advocacy work that has raised $1.5 billion for research into Parkinson's disease.
Sun Nov 20 2022
400 websites with pedophilia, child pornography content blocked as of August
Siti Zailah said the ministry was implementing advocacy, prevention, intervention and social support service programmes.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Offensive, defensive advocacy measures to tackle cyber security issues - Annuar Musa
K-KOMM will also review fine rates to commensurate with the offences as well as provide a centre where scam victims can quickly refer to.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Anti-sexual harassment bill to be enforced in phases - Rina
Rina said this would start with advocacy to provide awareness, education and understanding about the bill to the community.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024