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Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?

Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise

[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise

Some may argue that there is no economics without politics. Perhaps we havent tried hard enough to differentiate between the two, as BRICS does.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative

Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative

Where do our perceptions of refugees come from, and are they based in truth? How do these stereotypes influence refugee-related policies in Malaysia, and what steps can be taken to address negative stereotypes both in public discourse and at the policy level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Melati Nungsari, Associate Professor of Economics at the Asia School of Business and Faculty Director at the ASEAN Research Center, and Rachel Decruz Senior Research Associate at the ASEAN Research Center, about their research on understanding refugee stereotypes. #WorldRefugeeDay
Fri Jun 21 2024
The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies

The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies

There is a high demand for bilingual and multilingual professionals to cater the needs of international business and communication.
Sun Jan 21 2024
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Economic Intervarsity Carnival 2023

Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Economic Intervarsity Carnival 2023

The International Islamic University Malaysia is organising the Economic Intervarsity Carnival (EIC). We speak with Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker - Head of Department of Economics and with Muhammad Nazif Imran to learn more.
Wed Sep 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - Bending the truth like no other

[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - Bending the truth like no other

So given all the facts based on data, science and economics, are we still to pursue the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) Model?
Wed May 03 2023
World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023

World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023

The world travel and tourism sector is projected to recover by more than 95 per cent of its 2019 levels when it was at its highest.
Thu Apr 27 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout: Spectrum Economics & Deadweight Loss

[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout: Spectrum Economics & Deadweight Loss

M'sia has been far too often in the anti-trend and negative-innovation zone and it's high time to reverse it for our digital economy.
Wed Mar 15 2023
In economics, women's voices still struggle to be heard

In economics, women's voices still struggle to be heard

Women remain a small minority in a field that is still seen by many as being dominated by men in suits.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Anwar says receptive to comments, willing to explain Nurul Izzah's appointment

Anwar says receptive to comments, willing to explain Nurul Izzah's appointment

PM Anwar said he is open to receiving comments and will clarify his daughter Nurul Izzah's appointment as his senior economics and finance adviser.
Tue Jan 31 2023
[COLUMNIST] DNB's window dressing

[COLUMNIST] DNB's window dressing

In this country, data, science, economics and plain logic falls on deaf ears of policy-makers to no avail for the nation-building.
Tue Mar 22 2022
A growing number of YouTube channels are generating over $10,000

A growing number of YouTube channels are generating over $10,000

The 40 pct increase was observed compared to the year 2020 and was drawn from all across the world.
Fri Jan 28 2022
HSBC Global Research: GDP growth expected to accelerate 5.6% in 2022.

HSBC Global Research: GDP growth expected to accelerate 5.6% in 2022.

HSBC Global Research Economics team today released a s report on HSBC Asian Outlook 2022.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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