A new public discourse for electric vehicle adoption
Electric vehicles of all forms including PHEVs should also be looked upon as a solution, says Deputy MITI Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Fri Nov 08 2024
BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist
The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024
[Media Statement] Budget 2025 wishlist by Curlec
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Curlec, Zac Liew, shares key priorities in promoting financial inclusion.
Tue Oct 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are electric vehicles in Malaysia truly zero-emission?
One key challenge to the zero-emission claim lies in the source of electricity that powers these vehicles.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments
Kamala Harris has delivered a handful of policy-focused speeches but US voters will be watching closely for more details.
Fri Sep 06 2024
'Gold' to be rescreened in cinemas to celebrate Cheah's gold medal at Paralympics
Raja Jastina Raja Arshad said Cheah Liek Hou's victory has brought the nation's hopes and dreams to the world stage.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Liek Hou secures Malaysia's maiden gold in Paris 2024
Cheah Liek Hou has defended his men's singles SU5 (physical impairment) Paralympic gold medal, bagging Malaysia's first at the Games.
Tue Sep 03 2024
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026
Liew Chin Tong said the collections should then be channelled into green investment, including the investment into green steel.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Rosmah applies to stay hearing of suit by Lebanon-based jeweller
Global Royalty filed the suit, claiming that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had lied by saying that 44 pieces of jewellery.
Mon Jun 24 2024
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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