Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 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
India's monsoon begins to retreat after delivering surplus rains
India's monsoon rains started retreating from the northwest of the country on Monday, nearly a week later than normal.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia's childfree choices challenge Islamic norms
The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Policemen buried in landslide while disposing of an old bomb in Kluang stable
The two personnel who were previously treated at the Intensive Care Unit have been transferred to a normal ward.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, recovering from West Nile virus, media reports
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects to make a full recovery although it may take several weeks for him to return to normal.
Mon Aug 26 2024
The Future is Female: A Veterinarian’s Call to Compassion
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Salehatul Khuzaimah Mohamad Ali, a prominent figure on social media known by her handle @Dr. ImaVet and for using her platform to educate and challenge societal norms regarding animal treatment.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Japan ends megaquake advisory on Nankai Trough disasters
Citizens can now return to normal life as no abnormalities were observed in the seismic activity of the Nankai Trough.
Thu Aug 15 2024
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?
Some five million people in Haiti, nearly half its population, are struggling to feed themselves due to the conflict.
Sat Jul 06 2024
What to watch for in the Biden-Trump presidential debate
Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is unfit for office, while Biden calls Trump "unhinged" and a threat to democratic norms.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Netanyahu denounces tactical pauses in Gaza fighting to get in aid
The military said that normal operations would continue in Rafah, with the main focus of its operation in southern Gaza.
Mon Jun 17 2024
UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Volker Turk said norms and standards on the conduct of war had been brutally violated in Gaza.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists
The decision is expected to be announced during the official visit of China's top leaders to Malaysia next month, said Datuk Norman Muhamad.
Thu May 30 2024
"Who is he trying to defend?" PM raps Hamzah over targeted subsidy
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was normal for PM to announce policy and relevant minister to provide details and follow-up actions later.
Fri May 24 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