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COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

Lebanon's army needs Hezbollah's approval to deploy troops to the south, even after any ceasefire deal.
Wed Nov 20 2024
United Nations warily awaits Donald Trump's return to power

United Nations warily awaits Donald Trump's return to power

Top UN concerns include potential US funding cuts and withdrawal from key global agreements and institutions.
Sat Nov 09 2024
INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall

INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall

UNFCCC is experiencing a severe budget shortfall, a funding gap that diplomats said could impair international climate dialogue.
Sun Oct 27 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight

Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight

While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
[COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill

[COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill

Third-party funding offers significant benefits, particularly in terms of access to justice, says UiTM Law Lecturer Mu'iz Razak.
Thu Jul 18 2024
WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply

WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply

It will likely have to ask for funding again to cover salaries up to June, the document, released ahead of the WHOs annual meeting said.
Thu May 30 2024
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent

US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent

The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Australia warns Southeast Asia of 'coercive actions'

Australia warns Southeast Asia of 'coercive actions'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced $186.7 million in funding for ASEAN projects in areas including maritime security.
Mon Mar 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Guardians of the seas: Malaysia's bold move to fortify maritime defenses

[COLUMNIST] Guardians of the seas: Malaysia's bold move to fortify maritime defenses

The Malaysia Coast Guard is set to receive a fleet of four state-of-the-art SAR helicopters, as part of a RM600 million funding initiative.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP

Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
What to watch at COP28 on Monday

What to watch at COP28 on Monday

Monday is finance day at COP28, which means more funding is likely to be announced for the climate cause.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Five telcos sign SSAs with DNB, each to pay RM233 mln for 14 pct stake

Five telcos sign SSAs with DNB, each to pay RM233 mln for 14 pct stake

The signing of the SSAs will see each MNO injecting approximately RM233 million, which will be utilised to meet DNB's funding requirements.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says

Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says

Developed countries pledged in 2009 to provide $100 billion a year in climate finance to poorer nations.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024