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World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report

World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report

The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes

Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes

The Maldives has become the latest country to implement a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Tue Oct 15 2024
Kenya confirms first mpox death as cases rise to 13

Kenya confirms first mpox death as cases rise to 13

Kenya confirms its first mpox death, as cases of the disease in the country continue to rise.
Tue Oct 15 2024
France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning

France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning

French authorities ordered Omar Binladin out of the country for social media posts deemed sympathetic of terrorism.
Wed Oct 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng sparks small business boom

AWANI Tonight: Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng sparks small business boom

Thailand's baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng's adorable pink cheeks and irresistible charm has sparked an unexpected entrepreneurial wave, helping boost small businesses in the country.
Fri Oct 04 2024
GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys

GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys

The individuals have been charged with threatening, abusing and physically sexually assaulting children since the police launched Op Global.
Fri Oct 04 2024
GISB: Welfare home caretaker charged with child abuse

GISB: Welfare home caretaker charged with child abuse

Mohd Syahid Hanapiah was charged with abusing a six-year-old boy entrusted to his care by caning him.
Fri Oct 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: The dangers of anaemia in children

AWANI Tonight: The dangers of anaemia in children

Universiti Malaya's Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jamaludin weighs in on the dangers and risks of anaemia in children, a common yet overlooked condition in the country.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Israel bars UN secretary-general from entering country

Israel bars UN secretary-general from entering country

Israel says that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has not 'unequivocally condemned' Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Israel reinforces military presence in Lebanon after Iran attack

Israel reinforces military presence in Lebanon after Iran attack

Iran said its missile attack on Israel, its biggest military assault on the country, was over, barring further provocation.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries around the world are urging their citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions in the region intensify, following continued Israeli airstrikes on the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysia more selective in choosing foreign investment for country's greater benefit - PM

Malaysia more selective in choosing foreign investment for country's greater benefit - PM

Malaysia is now more selective in choosing foreign direct investments, with a focus on projects that would greatly benefit the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Bukit Aman probing Melbourne video of Jalur Gemilang being lowered

Bukit Aman probing Melbourne video of Jalur Gemilang being lowered

Police check found that the 37-year-old man left the country in 2016 and there was no record of his re-entry to Malaysia after that.
Wed Sep 25 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

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
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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