Looking to trade in Southeast Asia? Malaysia’s PM explains how
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia's key role within ASEAN, focusing on easing trade flows and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Wed Nov 20 2024
EXPLAINER - How Trump's second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more
Much depends on whom Trump appoints as deputies and cabinet members, including the role of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and what tariffs he enacts.
Thu Nov 07 2024
EXPLAINER - Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading
How it all plays out will depend on how and when large numbers of mail-in or early ballots are processed and counted in different states.
Tue Nov 05 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Sexual harassment victims must find courage to report incidents - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri explains that failing to report the matter would result in no legal action being pursued.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Najib gets two days medical leave due to acute knee pain, trial vacated
If Najib's knee condition is prolonged, he might need Dr Siti Hawa to come back to court and explain further on the situation, judge says.
Tue Sep 10 2024
EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party
Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next?
None of the three blocs can form a majority government and would need support from others to pass legislation.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
EXPLAINER: Three-way run-offs and horse-trading: What happens next in French elections?
Exit polls showed the far-right National Rally winning the first round of Sunday's snap parliamentary election in France.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Explainer - How Boeing's Starliner can bring its astronauts back to Earth
Issues with Boeing's Starliner at the ISS have disrupted plans for its return, delaying the astronauts' journey back to Earth.
Sat Jun 29 2024
EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide
Here's how climate change is pushing heat to new extremes.
Sat Jun 22 2024
EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Experts say more deaths occur earlier in the summer when people's bodies have not had a chance to acclimatize to the season.
Fri Jun 21 2024
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
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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?
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
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
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
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