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COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future

COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future

Participants of COP29 highlights the importance of amplifying womens voices and initiatives for more effective global climate action.
Mon Nov 18 2024
KTMB set to go cashless starting Jan 1, 2025

KTMB set to go cashless starting Jan 1, 2025

KTMB said this initiative aims to foster a more efficient and competitive society.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Govt initiatives benefit all, including Indian community - Gobind

Govt initiatives benefit all, including Indian community - Gobind

The prime minister also emphasised coordinating efforts to cater to the needs of Indian villages, says Gobind Singh.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Expand TVET to equip workforce for advanced technologies - PM

Expand TVET to equip workforce for advanced technologies - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the government is committed to addressing this through robust training programmes and upskilling initiatives.
Wed Oct 23 2024
ANALYSIS - World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks

ANALYSIS - World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks

A top concern for countries and companies is how to pay for conservation, with the COP16 talks aiming to develop new initiatives.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy

Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy

The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children

Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children

Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Istana Budaya uses Green Technology in line with global aspiration towards environment

Istana Budaya uses Green Technology in line with global aspiration towards environment

Istana Budaya has taken the initiative to use green technology to minimise the impact on nature and reduce environmental pollution
Thu Sep 26 2024
Special TVET initiative to be implemented for students not keen to continue to Form 4 - DPM

Special TVET initiative to be implemented for students not keen to continue to Form 4 - DPM

A special programme would be implemented at the end of this year to help students who have fallen behind or are not interested in continuing their studies to Form Four.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia's AIM2024 Investment Mission targets Middle East collaboration

Malaysia's AIM2024 Investment Mission targets Middle East collaboration

This initiative aimed to enhance economic collaboration and attract investment opportunities from Kuwait, the UAE and Qatar
Fri Sep 20 2024
Malaysia, Cambodia enable instant cross-border QR payments - BNM

Malaysia, Cambodia enable instant cross-border QR payments - BNM

BNM says consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments under this initiative.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Selangor begins reducing water storage in dams for MTL

Selangor begins reducing water storage in dams for MTL

Izham Hashim said the initiative, to be carried out until Sept 30, involved seven dams under LUAS's management.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith

Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith

In Muslim-majority Malaysia, implementing public health initiatives like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection required more than just medical planning. It demanded thoughtful consideration, the involvement of religious leaders, and careful communication to align with Islamic principles. As Malaysia integrates PrEP into its primary healthcare system, it’s setting a precedent that could serve as a model for other Muslim-majority countries. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Anita Suleiman, President of the College of Public Health Medicine at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. She’s also the former Director of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health, and has been widely credited as the architect of Malaysia’s PrEP programme.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Budget 2025: National Unity Ministry needs RM290 million for five initiatives

Budget 2025: National Unity Ministry needs RM290 million for five initiatives

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to table Budget 2025 on Oct 18.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024