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International Business Forum World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN to be held in Malaysia

International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms

Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms

Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future

Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future

As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future

Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future

The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Selangor first state to submit SDG report  to UN

Selangor first state to submit SDG report to UN

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and a delegation from Selangor are currently in Egypt to attend the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Nga launches Malaysia pavilion at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, showcasing MADANI humanity values on global stage

Nga launches Malaysia pavilion at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, showcasing MADANI humanity values on global stage

Nga Kor Ming emphasises the critical role of human values in sustainable development.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Nga calls for more people-public-private partnerships for sustainable development at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum

Nga calls for more people-public-private partnerships for sustainable development at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum

Nga Kor Ming urges the international community to promote people-public-private partnerships for sustainable cities and communities.
Tue Nov 05 2024
World Urban Forum in Cairo opens with record-breaking attendance, call for local solutions

World Urban Forum in Cairo opens with record-breaking attendance, call for local solutions

This years Forum underscores the central role of local actions in addressing the challenges of sustainable urban development.
Tue Nov 05 2024
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

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
[Media Statement] GCF Annual Meeting brings global community to Riyadh

[Media Statement] GCF Annual Meeting brings global community to Riyadh

GCF Annual Meeting 2024 brings the global community together to advance collective action and unlock opportunities in Cyberspace.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Bridging the tower and the forum: Envisioning the future role of university as a hub for dialogue

Bridging the tower and the forum: Envisioning the future role of university as a hub for dialogue

The imperative for dialogue among nations and cultures has never been more critical, with universities playing a pivotal role.
Fri Sep 27 2024
PM to deliver keynote address at EEF 2024 plenary session in Russia today

PM to deliver keynote address at EEF 2024 plenary session in Russia today

The Prime Minister who is currently on a two-day working visit arrived in the country yesterday.
Thu Sep 05 2024
PM holds bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin

PM holds bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin

The bilateral meeting was part of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's programme during his working visit to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum.
Wed Sep 04 2024
PM arrives in Vladivostok for two-day working visit

PM arrives in Vladivostok for two-day working visit

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (9th EEF), which runs from Sept 3 to 6.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024