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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
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: 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
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
The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women

The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women

In the most recent World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index, Malaysia dropped 12 places—now ranking 114th out of 146 countries. Most concerning is our standing at 134th place for gender equality in political empowerment, placing us just 12 spots from the very bottom.What initiatives and policies can pave the way for greater female political representation in Malaysia? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and DAP Wanita Chief about the HerLead programme and its mission to elevate women's roles in politics.
Sun Jul 28 2024
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action

How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action

Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC

Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC

Malaysia is set to spearhead several multi-country initiatives, including workshops and conferences focused on regulatory reforms, productivity enhancement via artificial intelligence (AI), and modern
Wed May 29 2024
BNM's initiatives help cushion pressure on the ringgit

BNM's initiatives help cushion pressure on the ringgit

The coordinated initiatives resulted in greater and more consistent flows into the foreign exchange market.
Fri May 17 2024
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says

Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says

The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology

MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology

MOE will collaborate with Apple Professional Learning Specialist Malaysia to train 100,000 teachers to be recognised as 'Apple Teachers'.
Thu May 16 2024
Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah

Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah

Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is actively engaged with its ASEAN counterparts to propel regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid.
Mon May 13 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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