Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith
In Muslim-majority Malaysia, implementing public health initiatives like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection required more than just medical planning. It demanded thoughtful consideration, the involvement of religious leaders, and careful communication to align with Islamic principles. As Malaysia integrates PrEP into its primary healthcare system, it’s setting a precedent that could serve as a model for other Muslim-majority countries. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Anita Suleiman, President of the College of Public Health Medicine at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. She’s also the former Director of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health, and has been widely credited as the architect of Malaysia’s PrEP programme.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ch'ng Gaik Bee @ Dalilah Bee Abdullah, Former Director of DBKL’s Building Control Department.
Wed Jul 17 2024
I merely served as 'rubber stamp' in SRC - Former director
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said the 'rubber stamp' process made it impossible to verify if he signed or if SRC documents were forged.
Thu Jun 20 2024
My duty and role as director exist only in name - SRC former director
Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi said absolute power and control is exercised by ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with SRC International.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Former AADK director slapped with RM3,000 fine for accepting RM400 bribe
A former director at the Melaka AADK was fined RM3,000 by the Sessions Court today for accepting RM400 in bribes four years ago.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Former real estate company director charged with cheating for RM5 million loan
A former director of a real estate company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of cheating a company over loan of RM5 million five years ago.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Former UKSB director denies lying in Zahid's corruption trial
The former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) today denied being dishonest when testifying at the corruption trial of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Shah Alam High Court.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Rembau UMNO division received RM50,000-RM200,000 from UKSB - Witness
A former director of UKSB told the High Court that Khairy Jamaluddin's Rembau UMNO division received contributions from the company but the money was not given directly to him.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Financial assistance given to Ahmad Zahid aimed at strengthening UKSB's position - Witness
A former director of UKSB told the High Court today that the financial assistance given to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was aimed at strengthening the company's position as a Home Ministry contractor.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Najib claims SRC'S ex-management cause of loss of billions
Najib Razak has claimed that billions of ringgits of SRC International's funds were misappropriated through dubious investments authorised by the former directors of previous management.
Wed Apr 13 2022
MRT project: Three directors, two ex-directors of engineering firm held for alleged bribery
Three directors and two former directors of an engineering firm have been detained by the MACC to assist in a corruption case related to the MRT project worth over RM650 million.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Former AADK director pleads not guilty to bribery
A former director of the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) was charged in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court today on four counts of bribery, amounting to RM5,900.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Former SRC director files third party notice against Shahrol Azral, Ismee
Mohammed Azhar Osman Khairuddin has filed an application to have two fellow former directors, Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi and Ismee Ismail to indemnify him against all losses.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Ex-MMEA Tg Sedili director charged with bribery
A former director of the MMEA Tanjung Sedili maritime zone was charged at the Sessions Court here today with receiving a RM10,000 bribe last year.
Sun May 23 2021
Federal Court reinstates High Court's decision that ex-AIAC director is entitled to immunity
The bench in a unanimous decision, allowed Sundra Rajoo's appeal to reinstate the High Court's decision that he (Sundra Rajoo), as a former high ranking officer of AIAC, was immune from prosecution.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 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