Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow
Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: The dangers of anaemia in children
Universiti Malaya's Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jamaludin weighs in on the dangers and risks of anaemia in children, a common yet overlooked condition in the country.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?
In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said revealed that Malaysia still has some 3,000 archaic and obsolete laws on the books—many of which no longer serve a meaningful purpose. How do we decide which laws merit repeal or reform, and what should be retained? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Jason Chuah, Dean of Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Harimau Malaya sink Lebanon to win Merdeka Tournament
The Merdeka Tournament, the oldest football competition in Asia, was introduced on Aug 31, 1957.
Mon Sep 09 2024
RM15 mln allocated to turn Harimau Malaya into Asian tigers
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM10 million will be allocated by the govt via MOF, while RM5 million is a commitment from the private sector.
Tue Sep 03 2024
FAM: Harimau Malaya to test prowess against New Zealand
Harimau Malaya will face New Zealand in a tier 1 international match at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland on October 14.
Fri Aug 30 2024
SAR operation to search for sinkhole victim resumes this morning
The search and rescue (SAR) operation for the victim of a sinkhole at Jalan Masjid India enters its sixth day today.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Sinkhole incident: JKR ordered to provide technological support - Nanta
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Public Works Department (JKR) will assist in a disaster situation.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Sinkhole: SAR continues on fifth day
Authorities convened at 8 am, holding discussions and assigning tasks for the day's SAR operation.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Sinkhole incident: SAR teams face major hurdles from toxic, flammable gas at IWK sewage plant
There are various hazardous gases in the tank, including hydrogen sulfide and methane, according to a source.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Immigration Department extends visa for family of sinkhole victim
Arvend Applasamy said the visa extension was granted to the victim's husband, child and two other family members.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Sinkhole: Search at Pantai Dalam IWK continues
IWK will break up the debris using a sewer jet machine in the manhole path of the incident location to the manhole downstream.
Mon Aug 26 2024
KL sinkhole: Search for missing woman enters day four
Kuala Lumpur City Hall said the flushing technique has been conducted in stages since yesterday evening.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Sinkhole incident: No new leads 72 hours after search began
The SAR team set no deadline for the search, which will continue until the victim is found, assured Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the police.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Jalan Masjid India traders worry about repeated occurrence of sinkholes
A trader said similar incidents happened before, with the latest in June, leading to a month-long road closure that reopened weeks ago.
Fri Aug 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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024