Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Wed Oct 23 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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Fri Aug 02 2024
Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean
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Mon Jul 01 2024
As new Haiti leadership takes power, gangs demand a seat at the table
Some of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders are threatening more violence if they are not allowed political sway.
Tue Apr 30 2024
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Mon Apr 29 2024
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Sat Mar 16 2024
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Thu Jan 25 2024
Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe.
Fri Jan 19 2024
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Universal values should be applied universally, with compassion and advocacy at the heart of its delivery.
Wed Dec 06 2023
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Mon Nov 20 2023
Senior Citizens Bill: Focusing on empowerment, not punishment
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Wed Mar 22 2023
Argentina says mafia groups are spurring Russian birth tourism
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Tue Feb 14 2023
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Tue Feb 14 2023
Former Petronas executive slapped with more corruption, money laundering charges
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Wed Jan 11 2023
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
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Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
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Fri Nov 22 2024
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Fri Nov 22 2024
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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
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Fri Nov 22 2024