Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations
National leaders addressed the group after adopting a "Pact for the Future" aimed at ensuring and increasing cooperation between nations, with many calling for urgent access to more climate finance.
Mon Sep 23 2024
WhatsApp, Telegram operators must be more responsible in addressing online misconduct - Fahmi
Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong looks forward to strengthening the relationship and ensuring more win-win projects with Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] How e-Invoicing will benefit the public
e-Invoicing by IRBM results in the tax authority having a real time digital record of transactions, ensuring "compliance by design".
Thu Jun 06 2024
Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists
Restoring Gaza's bakeries and ensuring a regular supply of flour, water and fuel will be crucial to stopping famine from spreading.
Sun May 05 2024
Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals
Strong journalistic ethics are crucial in ensuring the sustainability of the country's media industry, said Fahmi Fadzil said.
Tue Apr 30 2024
AWANI Review: Beyond algorithms: ensuring responsible AI practices
From deep fakes to biases, AI carries substantial risks if not used responsibly. Paul Burton of IBM Asia Pacific discusses the process of developing and implementing responsible AI tools.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Malaysia welcomes adoption of resolution on Gaza, calls on UNSC to ensure Israel oblige
The resolution also demanded an "immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access."
Tue Mar 26 2024
New Zealand court orders millions in fines and compensation over deadly volcanic eruption
A court ordered tour operators and managers of White Island to pay survivors more than $6.1 million for not ensuring the safety of visitors to the island.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Oil Palm industry needs to be revamped to be more sustainable - Johari
The oil palm industry in Malaysia needs to be revamped, including ensuring the involvement of all related parties, to guarantee the sustainability of the sector in the future.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Existing civil servants under pension scheme will not be affected - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said govt was committed to ensuring welfare and well-being of civil servants and pensioners always protected.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Issues concerning poverty, petty traders given priority in developing the federal territories - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said she would focus on ensuring the Federal Territories continue to progress and prosper.
Fri Dec 15 2023
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