ANALYSIS - Spurred by shared grievances, BRICS gathers pace
The BRICS club of emerging economies may be a long way from rivalling the IMF or challenging US dollar dominance.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances, says Malaysian PM
The obstacles being placed against China's economic and technological advancement will only further accentuate such grievances.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Setting up of jihad task force demonstrates govt's deep concern over inflation
This special task force will also listen to the views and grievances of consumers, and inputs from consumer groups, Imran Nurginias said.
Fri Jul 01 2022
DBKL to remove fence installed around Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar
Following complaints and grievances from traders, DBKL has decided to remove the fence installed around the Aidilfitri 2022 Bazaar at Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR).
Thu Apr 07 2022
PEMULIH an initiative that listened to the voice of the people - Cuepacs
PEMULIH announced today is an initiative that addresses the grievances voiced by Malaysians badly affected by financial problems and a loss of income.
Mon Jun 28 2021
China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop interference
Among those is pressure over trade and technology grievances that prompted Trump to hike tariffs on Chinese imports in 2017.
Mon Feb 22 2021
PdPR: MOSTI views seriously grievances of lack of mobile devices
Its Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, said MOSTI will try to help overcome the problem as soon as possible.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Australia 'will always be Australia,' PM responds to China grievances
Tensions between Australia and its largest trading partner China have mounted this year.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Selangor Sultan disappointed over water supply disruptions
Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed great disappointment over the grievances and plight of the people facing water supply disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Dont drag the country towards uncertainty - Agong
His Majesty demands maturity in politics and understanding as well as embodying the grievances of the people.
Fri Oct 16 2020
River pollution: Agong expresses disappointment, decrees heavier penalties
His Majesty has also expressed sympathy to the people who had to queue up to get a pail of water every time the water supply is disrupted.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Chini by-election should be a platform to listen to public woes
The people in the Chini constituency are hoping that local leaders will use the current campaign for the state seat by-election to listen to their grievances.
Thu Jun 25 2020
Qatar says Arab states' demands 'made to be rejected', says open to talks
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Doha was still ready to sit down and discuss the grievances raised by its Arab neighbours.
Sun Jul 02 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024