How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Brazil, Malaysia to tap on opportunities from ASEAN, BRICS
Both leaders stress the need for comprehensive reforms in global governance to ensure it is effective, transparent, and accountable.
Mon Nov 18 2024
BRICS reaffirms support for the State of Palestine’s full UN membership
The leaders in the summit stressed 'the urgent need for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip'.
Thu Oct 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] The need for stronger proactive measures to prevent radicalisation in Malaysia
The government should use AI for monitoring, standardize IRE curriculum, and improve rehabilitation to combat cyberterrorism.
Thu Oct 17 2024
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
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework
This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Banking solutions: Bridging the financial divide for MSMEs
As we’ve seen, MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, and their success is crucial for economic stability and growth. Pantau Belanjawan will delve into the complexities of lending to MSMEs, the varying risk appetites of banks, and the critical need for supportive policies and systems. The key questions we must continue to address are how can we develop innovative solutions that bridge the financial gap and support the growth of MSMEs? Full discussion with Partner AC Ventures.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Establishment of cyber security academy to address pressing need for experts - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a pressing need for cybersecurity experts with over 26,009 vacancies in the field.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia calls for stronger global cooperation, action at UN's Summit of the Future
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stresses the urgent need for global cooperation in tackling the world's growing challenges.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Need for establishment of networking among media organisations in Southeast Asia - Fahmi
The network effort has begun but must be intensified to bring ASEAN countries closer, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Sep 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] The critical need for social media to be subject to greater regulation
The new regulation should usher in a more safe or amiable environment for everyone.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Malaysia enjoys political stability, Johari tells Malaysian community in Delhi
Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani also stressed the need for greater engagement with the youth.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Cyberbullying: Govt to study drafting new law - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said govt will examine the need for a future-proof new law to deal with cyberbullying incidents.
Thu Jul 18 2024
[OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools
Failure to adhere to food safety regulations has led to an increase in reported food poisoning cases in Malaysia.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Medical Act 1971 to be amended to solve parallel pathway issue - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Cabinet also recognises the increasing need for specialist services in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 06 2024
'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