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TV chef Jamie Oliver withdraws book after 'insensitive' depiction of Indigenous Australians

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

[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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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 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
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