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The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?

The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?

Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024
World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire

World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire

The meeting aims to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Malaysia, Russia want Israel to stop violent attacks in Gaza immediately - PM

Malaysia, Russia want Israel to stop violent attacks in Gaza immediately - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia also respects the steps taken by Egypt to channel humanitarian aid, food and medicine to Gaza.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: 'We're doing what we can'

Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: 'We're doing what we can'

A backlog of 1,150 truckloads of humanitarian aid is waiting to be collected from the Kerem Shalom crossing, Israel said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
UNICEF finds 90 pct of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth

UNICEF finds 90 pct of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth

In the Gaza Strip, months of hostilities and restrictions on humanitarian aid have collapsed the food and health systems, UNICEF said.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Malaysia sends 10 more containers of aid to Gaza

Malaysia sends 10 more containers of aid to Gaza

The addition of 10 more containers brings the total number to 110 containers worth RM12 million, which can benefit 60,000 families in Gaza.
Tue May 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] The impossible task of getting lifesaving supplies into Gaza

[COLUMNIST] The impossible task of getting lifesaving supplies into Gaza

Israeli authorities block, delay and restrict humanitarian aid and essential medical supplies.
Thu May 02 2024
Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says

Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says

New corridors use an Israeli seaport and border crossings into the Palestinian enclave.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Humanitarian aid flotilla mission to Gaza a huge challenge - Mohamad

Humanitarian aid flotilla mission to Gaza a huge challenge - Mohamad

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan calls on the Malaysian delegation involved to anticipate various possibilities that will occur.
Thu Apr 25 2024
20 Malaysians join aid flotilla to Gaza

20 Malaysians join aid flotilla to Gaza

Farwina Faroque said the mission involving selected M'sians is focused on breaking the naval blockade on Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid

Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid

A meeting of the security cabinet approved immediate steps to increase humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Israel hindering humanitarian support to Gaza with border controls - EU's High Representative

Israel hindering humanitarian support to Gaza with border controls - EU's High Representative

Josep Borrell underlined that Israeli control of the Gaza border is the reason for the ongoing humanitarian aid crisis.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Biden: I've been working nonstop to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would last for six weeks

Biden: I've been working nonstop to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would last for six weeks

Joe Biden issued a sharp directive to Israel's leaders, telling them not to hold up humanitarian aid to Palestinians for political purposes.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024