
Trump takes lead in US presidential race but battleground states still too close to call
Republican Donald Trump leads in the US presidential election, broadly drawing more support than he did in his failed 2020 campaign.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024

Ministers to mark 75 years of NATO, discuss more support for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers agree to start planning for a greater role in coordinating military aid to Ukraine.
Thu Apr 04 2024

Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls
Khan plans to lead the motorised caravan slowly northwards up the Grand Trunk Road to Islamabad, drawing more support along the way.
Fri Oct 28 2022

Motion naming Ismail Sabri as PM candidate gets support of UMNO divisions
The motion supporting the decision in naming Ismail Sabri as the 10th Prime Minister candidate for the GE15 continues to receive the support of several UMNO divisions.
Sun Oct 16 2022

Crafts industry needs more support from private sector - Nancy
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Syukri today called on the private sector and corporate houses to support the development of the local crafts industry.
Thu Jan 27 2022

Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate amid extended lockdown: Reuters poll
Analysts said additional fiscal measures and improved external demand should lend more support.
Tue Jul 06 2021

UN vote on call to stop arms supply to Myanmar postponed
Some diplomats said it had been delayed in a bid to win more support.
Tue May 18 2021

MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO
MEF hopes the government would look into assisting businesses via additional initiatives, including providing more tax breaks.
Wed Oct 14 2020

Joko Widodo announces Cabinet reshuffle
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced his second cabinet reshuffle at the State Palace on Wednesday as he aims to speed up economic growth and get more support from political parties.
Wed Jul 27 2016

Citizens' Declaration may backfire, says Fitch research house
The Citizens' Declaration may be aimed at unseating Datuk Seri Najib Razak, but it can backfire and garner more support for him instead.
Wed Mar 16 2016

Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement
Several quarters in UMNO say the Agriculture minister was speaking from experience through his previous portfolio as the Domestic Trade minister.
Tue Feb 03 2015

In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold
President Barack Obama postponed threatened missile strikes against Syria on Saturday in a risky gamble that he can win more support for his plan to punish Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Sun Sep 01 2013

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025