The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] Unlocking Malaysia’s nuclear future: The BRICS advantage
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are suggested to meet power needs, requiring BRICS collaboration for faster, sustainable nuclear integration.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Changing climate an existential threat to sports
It is becoming harder to play and attend sports without climate-related disruptions.
Fri Jan 19 2024
COP28: Say climate crisis, think health crisis
COP28 will include the first dedicated 'Health Day'. It's due recognition that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.
Fri Oct 13 2023
For most people, climate change isn't out of sight, out of mind, study finds
Do we feel less concerned by a natural disaster when it occurs far from home?
Sat May 13 2023
Malaysia calls for establishment of UN agency for water
Nik Nazmi said that the global community needed to acknowledge that the climate crisis was a water crisis.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Planet Us has arrived in KL!
After informing and mobilizing youth across Malaysia on combating the climate crisis through sustainable action, Planet Us is here in KL.
Wed Feb 15 2023
ANALYSIS - Malaysia's election ignores climate crisis as economy dominates
The issues of climate change and the environment have been largely absent in the campaigns and speeches of leading candidates.
Wed Nov 16 2022
'I was counting dead trees': Scientists join climate crisis fight
With the urgency of the environmental catastrophe growing, the group has also intensified their protest action in recent months.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Young people in poorer places are often failed by banks - here's what needs to change
As the global population grows, it has been estimated that by 2030 the world will need more than 600 million new jobs.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears
Thunberg said the issue had been "pretty much non-existent", during the campaign.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Plant-based meat alternatives could be one of the best ways to tackle climate change
Investment in the production of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives could result in eleven times more greenhouse gas reductions.
Sat Jul 16 2022
Gas stoves can also be a source of methane emissions, say researchers
Often associated with livestock farming or waste management, it could also be released via domestic gas stoves, new research highlights.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Loss of animals impacting plants' ability to survive climate change: Study
Around half of all plants rely on animals to eat their fruit or nuts to carry forward their seeds, while some depend on wind alone.
Sun Jan 16 2022
A lion-shaped plant nursery in Ethiopia will be visible from space and will warn of the dangers of the climate crisis
They are all working to create a 50-meter lion-shaped nursery, which ROBA describes as the world's first living art installation.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024