WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together
Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.
How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.
How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Wed Jan 22 2025
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 2) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muath Seyam, Senior Fellow at the Asia Middle East Centre for Research and Dialogue.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 1) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ferooze Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu.
Fri Oct 04 2024

Three Palestinian leaders killed in Israel strike in Beirut
The intensifying Israeli bombardment has killed a string of top Hezbollah officials, including its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Mon Sep 30 2024

Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition
More than one million children are at risk from acute malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said.
Fri Jul 12 2024

Genocide against Rohingya is intensifying, warns Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK
The army has resorted to forcibly recruiting Rohingya men and sending them to the frontlines in battle with the AA in Rakhine State.
Thu Apr 04 2024

Chong Wei’s concern justified but not reflective of team’s overall performance - BAM
Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said BAM had been intensifying efforts to prepare the national squad for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Wed Feb 21 2024

ASEAN foreign ministers repeat condemnation of Myanmar violence
An intensifying conflict tests the unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Fri Jul 14 2023

Exclusive: China plans $500 mil subsea internet cable to rival U.S.-backed project
The plan is a sign that an intensifying tech war between Beijing and Washington risks tearing the fabric of the internet.
Thu Apr 06 2023

Cabinet reshuffle: New formula for Sabah to intensify state development efforts
The new formula of appointing PH assemblymen to the Sabah Cabinet has been seen as capable of intensifying efforts to further develop the state.
Wed Jan 11 2023

CNN Travel revelation gives Ipoh a boost
With Ipoh mentioned as the first destination in the list of Asia's Most Underrated Places by the CNN Travel portal, Perak is further intensifying promotions to attract as many tourists as possible
Mon Dec 26 2022

Zuraida steps up campaigning, not taking anything for granted
Incumbent Ampang MP Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin is intensifying her campaign although she's confident of retaining it in the GE15 because this time she will be contesting using the PBM logo.
Mon Nov 07 2022

Hurricane Fiona seen intensifying after slamming Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Torrential rain and powerful winds triggers a total power outage in neighboring Puerto Rico, where at least two people died.
Tue Sep 20 2022
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[COLUMNIST] The logic behind NFT's rise and fall
Both traditional and new media platforms play an important role in the NFTs ecosystem by intensifying the hype and downplaying it.
Tue Aug 02 2022

Search for seven missing victims in Pahang floods intensified
The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is intensifying the search for seven missing victims in Pahang following the floods that hit the state since Dec 17.
Thu Dec 23 2021

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025