Consider This: Energy Transition — Powering ASEAN
ASEAN is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition journey, with countries across the region setting ambitious goals to decarbonize their economies. Malaysia, too, has committed to significant reforms, but how do we stack up against our neighbours? And as we assume the chair of ASEAN, what role can we play in driving a coordinated regional effort towards energy transition? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Kavita Gandhi, Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Paetongtarn thanks PM for partnership, looks forward to advance Thailand-Malaysia ties
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two nations as close neighbours and partners.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Egypt to intervene in ICJ case as Israel tensions rise
The move highlights tensions between the two neighbours as Israeli operation in Rafah tests long-term agreements and security cooperation.
Mon May 13 2024
Police have recorded 11 statements regarding threat against Nga
Police said the individuals interviewed included close family members and neighbours of Nga Kor Ming.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says
PM Lee Hsien Loong said, a certain incentive was provided by Singapore's tourism development fund to cut the deal.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours
The victim said he noticed the fence of the house, his wife's car and his neighbour's car were splashed with red paint.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Exclusive: Timor president says China military cooperation 'never discussed'
President Jose Ramos-Horta says Australia and Indonesia can "sleep at peace" because the island nation won't be a security concern to its neighbours.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Myanmar's neighbours, some ASEAN members hold secretive talks on crisis - Sources
The talks were held as part of a secretive effort to de-escalate a bloody crisis in the army-run Southeast Asian nation.
Wed Apr 26 2023
UN peacekeeping mission says Lebanon and Israel do not want war
UNIFIL has said that Israel and Lebanon do not want war following an exchange of fire between the two neighbours.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Neighbours shocked to find out siblings died in fire, thought no one was at home
The fire incident claimed the lives of four siblings, believed to have tried to save themselves by hiding in the bathroom in the kitchen.
Thu Mar 30 2023
PM Anwar's visit to further advance Malaysia-Thailand bilateral cooperation
PM Anwar's maiden official visit to Bangkok is set to further advance bilateral relations between the two neighbours and help them reach their 2025 goal of US$30 billion in bilateral trade.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Malaysia will work with Singapore to further elevate bilateral ties - PM Anwar
As close neighbours and partners in ASEAN, Malaysia and Singapore also share many commonalities and intertwined history.
Fri Nov 25 2022
The party's over for illegal raves, Italy's new government says
PM Giorgia Meloni told a news conference that Italy needed to tighten the rules to bring it into line with European neighbours.
Tue Nov 01 2022
World Cup fans to get Saudi visas as Gulf neighbours cash in
The Saudi visas will be in effect 10 days before the start of the World Cup and will be valid for 60 days.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Kim Kardashian among celebrities flouting US drought rules: Report
Kim Kardashian and celebrity neighbours including Sylvester Stallone have been handed warnings for repeatedly flouting water restrictions at their homes.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 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