COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future
Participants of COP29 highlights the importance of amplifying womens voices and initiatives for more effective global climate action.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Brazil, Malaysia to tap on opportunities from ASEAN, BRICS
Both leaders stress the need for comprehensive reforms in global governance to ensure it is effective, transparent, and accountable.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi
Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[OPINION] Why Youth Parliament should be limited to students
Malaysia needs a mentorship-driven framework to ensure future leaders are aware, qualified, and ready to effectively represent the people.
Mon Nov 11 2024
215 million hectares of forest - an area bigger than Mexico - could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone
Extensive and effective forest restoration is crucial to mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali is committed to addressing subsidy leakages in these regions effectively.
Mon Oct 28 2024
KPDN conducts monitoring to ensure traders comply with Deepavali price control
The Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Deepavali 2024 is effective for seven days starting today.
Mon Oct 28 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
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework
This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
GISB: Selangor establishes special task force for children's rehabilitation
The task force seeks effective rehabilitation strategies to ensure children can reintegrate into society after six months of support.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Study: Bacterial therapy could be effective in colorectal cancer prevention, treatment
Study reveals that probiotic derived from a traditional fermented food demonstrated potential for promoting apoptosis in colon tumor cells.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Consider This: MITRA - Progress, Pitfalls & the Path Forward
MITRA, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit, was designed to address the socio-economic challenges of Malaysia’s Indian community—to bridge the gaps in education, employment, and social mobility. But has MITRA been an effective agent of change in tackling the layered and varied issues within Malaysia's Indian community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to PKR Member of Parliament for Batu, P. Prabakaran, Chairperson of the MITRA Special Task Force Committee.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Dutch court victory a special gift for Sabah ahead of Malaysia Day
The judgment effectively nullifies the claims made by the self-proclaimed Sulu heirs.
Mon Sep 09 2024
EPF appoints Mohd Zuki chairman, effective Sept 1, 2024
Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali will be taking over from Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, who has held the post since May 1, 2020, EPF said.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Myopia in children: Expert advice and new advances in vision care
Myopia control soft contact lenses have proven to be effective in slowing down the progression of myopia among children.
Sat Aug 17 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
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024