IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction
The IMF releases new economic forecasts showing that global GDP growth will decline slightly by 20.9 to 3.1 pct from 3.2 pct this year.
Fri Oct 25 2024
[OPINION] Bid Rigging in Malaysia: Are you at risk?
By ending collusion in bidding for government contracts, the government can save 15% on its annual expenditure, says MyCC.
Tue Sep 24 2024
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
Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition
More than one million children are at risk from acute malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said.
Fri Jul 12 2024
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 2024
Indonesia losing candidate Anies tells court election was fraught with interference
Anies Baswedan the Court that after two decades of direct elections, Indonesia was at risk of sliding into its authoritarian past.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia to Yemen
Over the years, however, the success of the measles vaccine has led to complacency about the dangers that has fanned vaccine hesitancy.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president
The Myanmar junta is facing the biggest challenge to its authority, with a surge in attacks by pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Kedah APM identifies 38 locations at risk of water surge
Kedah Civil Defence Force has identified recreational areas and rivers in 10 districts at risk of water surge and mud flood incidents.
Wed Jul 05 2023
AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks
An alarming rise in job scams is putting countless people at risk of exploitation. Scott Stiles, Head of Fair Hiring, Asia at SEEK, brings his unique perspective of moving from grassroots social enterprise work to his current corporate role to shed light on the tactics used and the red flags to look out for.
Sat Jul 01 2023
State of emergency imposed in Russia-controlled parts of Kherson
About 42,000 people were at risk from flooding in Russian and Ukrainian controlled areas along the Dnipro River, said Ukrainian officials.
Wed Jun 07 2023
China's new COVID wave set to hit 65 million cases a week
An infection wave similar to the last is not expected this time, but health authorities are warning that the elderly and sick are at risk.
Fri May 26 2023
More than 1.5 million people at risk of 'Lonely Death' in S Korea - Survey
More than 1.5 million South Korean people are at risk of "lonely death," or unattended death, accounting for 3 per cent of the country's population, a government survey showed Thursday.
Thu May 18 2023
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024