Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking
Finland remained top spot in the World Happiness Report.
Wed Mar 20 2024
GE15: Gloomy weather, drizzle at most nomination centre locations
Kemaman, Kota Tinggi and Tambun are still experiencing continuous rain since last night.
Sat Nov 05 2022
As global economic growth slows, will Malaysia head for a recession?
Supply chain disruptions, rising inflation as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have raised concerns over the gloomy global economic outlook.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Wushu camp in high spirits after two-gold haul
Gloom surrounding the wushu camp over the past two days was lifted when two exponents came home with a gold medal each on the second day of wushu competitions at the ASEAN University Games (AUG).
Thu Aug 04 2022
Gloomy day for national contingent on Day Six
Day Six of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games proved to be a dampener for the national contingent, with no medals to show yesterday.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Gloomy Aidilfitri for Pontian flood victims
It was a gloomy Aidilfitri for residents of Kampung Sri Gambut when they were forced to take shelter at a temporary relief centre due to floods following heavy rain that started at 3.30 this morning.
Wed May 04 2022
Rest in peace, Shebby
A pall of gloom descended over the crematorium and family members and friends gathered for the funeral of Serbegeth Singh.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Pall of gloom descents on national football arena following passing of Shebby Singh
It was a sad day for local football fans following the sudden passing of former national footballer Serbegeth Singh, who was also popularly known as Shebby Singh. He was 61.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Zolkples' passing casts pall of gloom on national sports fraternity
The passing of Zolkples Embong is a huge loss to the country's sports fraternity and will leave a deep impact on every individual who had worked with him.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Malaysia's wait for a medal continues
There was a pall of gloom hanging over the Malaysian contingent at the end of Day Five of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after the national divers failed to deliver the country's first medal.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Zii Jia, Nur Shazrin, Jinq En lift the gloom on day three in Tokyo
While others around them continued to flounder, it was left to national men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia, woman sailor Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif and swimmer Phee Jinq En to save the day for Malaysia
Sun Jul 25 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Aaron-Wooi Yik lift the gloom in Malaysian camp on day two
Day Two of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games proved to be quite underwhelming as far as Malaysia is concerned after the national athletes failed to make much of an impact in their respective events today.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Cheng Hoe's family hopes coach can guide team to victory in memory of father who died today
A pall of gloom descended over the national football team's camp in Dubai today following the death of head coach Tan Cheng Hoe's father.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Cloudy weather, rain forecast for Aidilfitri
The weather is forecast to be cloudy nationwide with possible rain in the west coast states of Peninsular Malaysia and western Sabah on Hari Raya Aidilfitri day next week.
Sun May 09 2021
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
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