Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Catalysing new investment opportunities in the ESG as well as the impact investment space - Kian Ming
Create and enhance a new narrative of investment opportunities in Malaysia, Kian Ming says.
Thu Sep 15 2022
DAP's Ong Kian Ming not contesting in GE15
DAP MP for Bangi Dr Ong Kian Ming today announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).
Mon May 09 2022
[COLUMNIST] Combine statutory minimum wage with progressive wage model too
A fresh framework/philosophy/vision is needed for the Malaysian tripartite model, going forward.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Comprehensive Labour Market Policy Reforms need to be introduced together with the RM1500 minimum wage
It is all the more important to introduce meaningful changes to the labour market policies beyond merely increasing the minimum wage.
Tue Mar 22 2022
5G rollout: DNB responds to Ong Kian Ming's questions
DNB has always proposed that the Government is open to reducing its stake in 3 years, after 5G is rolled out, so that MNOs can become shareholders of DNB.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Melaka Election: Silver linings for Pakatan Harapan
What PH needs is a new narrative for GE15, says Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming.
Tue Nov 23 2021
My 'Merdeka Action List'
I would encourage you to do the same so that you have something to work towards and something to look forward to.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Bipartisan, cross party cooperation, a mature move to stabilise political crisis - Party leaders
Bi-partisan cooperation gives all political parties in the country the opportunity to get involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Set aside politics, continue working together to fight COVID-19 - MPs
Noh proposed that the federal government give permission to the state governments to purchase existing vaccines directly from Pharmaniaga.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Government made a mistake in Chinese New Year SOP, claims Ti Lian Ker
The recent SOP for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations received various reactions on social media from the people.
Fri Feb 05 2021
'Why we need to move away from Trump and Najib'
For the sake of Malaysia, UMNO and its leaders must move away from Najib and his ignominious 1MDB legacy that current and future generations of Malaysians will continue to pay for many years to come.
Wed Jan 20 2021
COVID-19: 10 questions for Dr Noor Hisham - Kian Ming
10 questions in order to assure the public that the government has a comprehensive plan to control this pandemic.
Mon Jan 18 2021
MITI re-strategises action plan in NAP 2020
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is re-strategising the action plan in implementing the National Automotive Plan (NAP) 2020.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Jalil Rasheed not a LSE graduate, Dewan Rakyat told
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has confirmed that Jalil Rasheed, a University of London degree holder, is not one of its graduates.
Thu Jul 16 2020
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024