ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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
Malaysia should prioritise sustainability in data centre expansion
As Madani Government continues to attract major investments in data centers, a leading expert has raised serious concerns about the impact
Thu Sep 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Combatting violent extremism under Malaysia MADANI
Malaysia MADANI is well-positioned under the PM and due to the breadth of the governing coalition to strike a balance between two extremes.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS
Despite political infighting, allegations of corruption and delayed reconstruction, life is returning on both sides of the Tigris River.
Mon Jun 10 2024
The leader of ISIS group linked to Moscow attack has global ambitions
The Islamic State in Khorasan is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and has set its sights on Europe and beyond.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Turkiye raises minimum wage by 49% for 2024
Turkiye decided to ramp up the monthly minimum wage by 49 per cent to 17,002 Turkish liras (US$578.4) starting the first day of 2024.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Philippine former president Arroyo removed as deputy House speaker
This decision stems from the fact that only Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Isidro Ungab chose not to sign a pivotal House resolution.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Missing submersible chief's wife is descendent of Titanic victims - NYT report
Wendy Rush is the great-great-granddaughter of Isidor Straus and his wife, two first-class passengers who died when the Titanic sank.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Kabul airport attack 'mastermind' killed by Taliban - US officials
The Taliban have killed an Islamic State militant who was the "mastermind" behind a suicide attack at Kabul's international airport in 2021.
Wed Apr 26 2023
US military: ISIS leader in Syria killed in drone strike
Maher al-Agal had been killed in a drone strike in northwesten Syria and a close associate of his was seriously injured, US military said.
Wed Jul 13 2022
China warns of risk of war over Taiwan while pledging peace
China's defense chief issued one of the country's strongest warnings yet about the risk of war over Taiwan, even as he reaffirmed Beijings commitment to maintain peace in Asia.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Foreign worker reforms must be No.1 priority
COVID-19 exposed many flaws in our labour market. The pandemic disrupted the global and regional movements of migrant labour both documented and undocumented
Mon Jun 13 2022
US imposes sanctions on Islamic State financial network
The US accuses those designated of playing a key role in facilitating the travel of extremists to Syria and other areas where IS operates.
Tue May 10 2022
Single bomber carried out Kabul airport attack, US military says
The bombing occurred as US troops were trying to help both Americans and Afghans flee in the chaotic aftermath of the Taliban's takeover.
Sat Feb 05 2022
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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