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[COLUMNIST] Trump’s key cabinet pick - Recipe for a modern-day crusade

[COLUMNIST] Trump’s key cabinet pick - Recipe for a modern-day crusade

Trump's appointments could only accelerate the process that leads to a regional war.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Empowering Malaysia’s future: A youth-centric approach to P/CVE

[COLUMNIST] Empowering Malaysia’s future: A youth-centric approach to P/CVE

Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres

[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres

A "radical" tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia

Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE

[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE

Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] From definition to defence: Navigating the complexities of terrorism

[COLUMNIST] From definition to defence: Navigating the complexities of terrorism

The definition of terrorism has evolved over time, shaped by socio-political contexts like revolutions, regimes, repression, and wars.
Mon Nov 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women

[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women

Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation

[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation

The economic impact of data centre expansion cannot be ignored, and governments are working hard to capitalise on this growing trend.
Wed Oct 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s 5G dreams: Lessons from Rwanda

[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s 5G dreams: Lessons from Rwanda

We must accelerate our efforts to align with modern global techno-social trends.
Mon Oct 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore

[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore

The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] The need for stronger proactive measures to prevent radicalisation in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] The need for stronger proactive measures to prevent radicalisation in Malaysia

The government should use AI for monitoring, standardize IRE curriculum, and improve rehabilitation to combat cyberterrorism.
Thu Oct 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment

[COLUMNIST] Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment

Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.
Thu Oct 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Back to the future: Reinventing IIUM

[COLUMNIST] Back to the future: Reinventing IIUM

The framework will help leaders devise impactful, data-driven programmes for lasting intergenerational impacts in Malaysia.
Thu Oct 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ringgit’s resurgence: Beyond the dollar’s decline

[COLUMNIST] Ringgit’s resurgence: Beyond the dollar’s decline

The ringgit's remarkably strong performance in Q3 2024 suggests that factors beyond the dollar's depreciation influence its rise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Northeast monsoon is coming, are we prepared for it

[COLUMNIST] Northeast monsoon is coming, are we prepared for it

The storm in the northern states is terrifying, but the northeast monsoon could be much worse.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Zii Jia secures spot in BWF World Tour Finals

Zii Jia secures spot in BWF World Tour Finals

This will be Lee Zii Jia's third appearance at the season-ending tournament, following the 2020 and 2021 editions.
Thu Nov 21 2024
PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action

PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this stems from a request by the Malay rulers for the government to take a stricter stance on these matters.
Thu Nov 21 2024