Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Change in Kelantan MB, Deputy MB to give new spirit - Abdul Hadi
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Sat Aug 12 2023
No criminal wrongdoing in judge Mohd Nazlan's case - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was also agreed upon by the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Jun 19 2023
PH presidential council agreed to Jerai seat allocation - Loke
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Sun Oct 30 2022
GE15: BN-GRS has formula to avoid seats clash - Ahmad Zahid
BN and GRS have a formula agreed upon by both sides to avoid any clash of seats in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).
Sun Oct 23 2022
Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators
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Tue Aug 09 2022
Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia - PM
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Wed May 18 2022
TNB did not impose extra charges for bills during MCO
The billing mechanism was also checked and agreed upon by the Energy Commission (ST).
Tue Jun 02 2020
Selangor MB lambasted for cancelling projects which benefit people
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Fri Apr 03 2015
GMM congratulates Fatah-Hamas agreement for truce
The Global Movement of Moderates Foundation (GMM) follows with keen interest and congratulates the new deal agreed upon by Fatah and Hamas.
Thu Apr 24 2014
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
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Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
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Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
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Fri Nov 22 2024
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