TV chef Jamie Oliver withdraws book after 'insensitive' depiction of Indigenous Australians
Australia's Indigenous people continue to face misrepresentation and cultural appropriation in mainstream media, says Sue-Anne Hunter.
Mon Nov 11 2024
[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 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
With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be?
Narendra Modi, who has been prime minister since 2014, has benefited from a divided opposition and a glowing mainstream media coverage.
Tue Apr 16 2024
If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears
Mainstream politicians are wary of ceding ground to fringe parties who have successfully exploited its short video format.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year
The Safe Sports Code, which also includes a Code of Conduct, is used to handle complaints of sexual harassment in the sports industry.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Argentina elects 'shock therapy' libertarian Javier Milei as president
Javier Milei who rode a wave of voter anger with the political mainstream, won by a wider-than-expected margin.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Maui tourism, an economic mainstay, sparks anger amid fire ruin
Tourists enjoying holiday activities like snorkeling while the death toll in the historic resort town of Lahaina passes 100 and is rising.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi
He said such a programme, to be publicly broadcast on any official media platform and mainstream channels, is highly encouraged in line with the practice of democracy in the country.
Sat Jul 29 2023
A gaggle of grannies is unknitting fashion rules
Knitting may have been considered old-fashioned a few years ago, but it could play a key role in changing mentalities and behaviors.
Sun Feb 19 2023
The metaverse is still struggling to convince, even among developers
Technical limitations also hinder the metaverse's move into the mainstream.
Sat Jan 28 2023
Social media, mainstream media must improvise to present credible information to GEN Y - PM
Social media and mainstream media must improvise the dissemination and presentation of information to ensure credible information or news reached the GEN Y in the country.
Fri Jan 06 2023
45 individuals appointed Gender Focal Points
Gender Focal Points is an effort to mainstream gender in every government planning, policy implementation and initiative.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Mainstream media must continue to highlight danger of COVID-19 - Annuar
The public is reminded to not be complacent about the threat of COVID-19 although the government has eased preventive and restriction controls beginning today.
Sun May 01 2022
Malaysia to develop National Robotics Roadmap - PM
Malaysia will develop the National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) in an effort to lift robotics technology into mainstream usage to boost national productivity.
Thu Feb 17 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024