Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov
Pavel Durov's detention highlights app providers' criminal liability and stirs debate on balancing freedom of speech with legal enforcement.
Wed Aug 28 2024
[Columnist] Malaysia’s High-Stakes Tech Tango: Balancing Aspirations and Cybersecurity Concerns
Malaysia's journey towards embracing 5G technology serves as a microcosm of the global tug-of-war between technological progress and cybersecurity.
Sun Oct 29 2023
Balancing future savings and present demands
As Malaysia navigates the intersection of savings, investments, and societal needs, the transformative journey beckons, underpinned by the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
Tue Aug 15 2023
It's About YOUth: Playing our part to fight misinformation
As the number of TikTok users in Malaysia continue to rise, so do concerns over the rapid spread of hate speech and misinformation on such platforms. Mediha Mahmood from the Content Forum and Hafizin Tajudin of TikTok Malaysia speak on balancing creativity with responsibility, and playing our part in the fight against misinformation.
Fri May 26 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's diplomatic dance: Balancing economic and political interests in a shifting world
Malaysia's Diplomatic Dance: Balancing Economic and Political Interests in a Shifting World
Sun Apr 09 2023
Balancing sports and study key to An Najwa's success
The persistence of national netball player An Najwa Azizan in balancing her sports interest and studies paid off when she successfully earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Political, economic, pandemic issues toughest challenges for PM Ismail Sabri
Dealing with political instability, delicately balancing the country's economy and keeping people healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic were the toughest of challenges Ismail Sabri faced.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Govt borrowing cost increases RM830 mln a year due to EPF withdrawals of RM101 bln
The negative impact from portfolio balancing by the EPF due to withdrawals by its members has caused the borrowing cost of the government to increase due to added interest payments.
Mon Mar 14 2022
[COLUMNIST] A framework towards controlled border reopening
There is a real need to minimise transmission and increase vigilance on the risk of variants while balancing economic and diplomatic needs.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Australian PM says his government was "too optimistic" before Omicron surge
Morrison said his focus had been on balancing health objectives with the economy, and Omicron had changed the rules.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Xi's new year's resolutions are hard balancing act
President Xi Jinping has turned new year's resolutions into a conundrum for officials busy carrying out his cleanup campaign.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Tokyo Olympics: A tough balancing act for Farah Ann
Shu Wai admitted that Farah Ann is still struggling to find her footing on the balance beam.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Tan Sri Muhyiddin's first year as Prime Minister of Malaysia
Balancing lives and livelihoods is a Herculean task facing most governments. Malaysia is certainly within the top bracket of nations in the handling of the pandemic.
Mon Mar 01 2021
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