Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
AWANI Tonight: Can the 1:3 Internship Policy bridge labour market gaps?
Companies will soon need to hire three interns for every expat employee. M Niaz Asadullah from the Global Labor Organization discusses the merit of this approach and its sustainability.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Trump designates Yemen's Houthis as a 'foreign terrorist organisation'
The move will impose harsher economic penalties than the Biden administration had applied to the Iran-aligned group.
Thu Jan 23 2025
WEF2025: Cutting Through Cybercomplexity
Escalating cyberattacks, geopolitical instability and unprecedented technological shifts cast a shadow on an organization’s resilience.
What emerging trends will reshape the cybersecurity model and how can global leaders harness these insights to build a more secure and equitable digital future?
What emerging trends will reshape the cybersecurity model and how can global leaders harness these insights to build a more secure and equitable digital future?
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump withdraws US from World Health Organisation
World Health ripped us off. Everybody rips off the United States, and that's it. It's not going to happen anymore, says Donald Trump.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads
Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.
Fri Jan 17 2025
2024 was the hottest year on record, scientists say
The World Meteorological Organisation confirms the 1.5C breach, after reviewing data from US, UK, Japan and EU scientists.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade
The protest was organised by university students, who blamed authorities for collapse of a railway station roof that killed 15 people.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses
Rescue organizations have taken in and assisted dogs, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep and other creatures that were displaced by the ongoing fires.
Sun Jan 12 2025
Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans
The letter, signed by the veterans, officials and others, will be sent to Trump and congressional leaders and was organised by #AfghanEvac.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime
Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who spent 14 years infiltrating some of the UK’s most dangerous criminal networks. His frontline experience with law enforcement showed him the unintended consequences of drug prohibition—consequences that not only shaped his perspective but have also made him a leading voice for global drug policy reform. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris explores how the war on drugs and prohibition policies have created lucrative black markets, which are often controlled by organised crime groups. Neil Woods is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) which is a group made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement, advocating for evidence-based drug policy and criminal justice reforms.
Mon Jan 06 2025
SIRIM: Setting the standard, shaping Malaysia's technological future
Since its establishment in 1975, SIRIM has been at the forefront of technological advancement and standards development in Malaysia. In an exclusive interview, President and Group CEO of SIRIM, Datuk Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad, FASc, shares insights into the organization's achievements and its forward-looking plans to strengthen the nation’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Community safety backbone of thriving nation - Lee Lam Thye
Community safety plays a crucial role as a fundamental pillar of a prosperous nation, engaging not only law enforcement but also active participation from residents, businesses, and organisations.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Ex-Canadian player, Rob Friend, announced as national team CEO
Rob Friend, who is described as the main leader in the new organisational structure for the Harimau Malaya squad, will officially begin his duties at Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya, next month.
Tue Dec 31 2024
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024
Khazanah records RM103.6 billion NAV in 2024, driven by strong domestic investments and strategic growth.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision
Work continues by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the airplane wreckage from the Potomac River.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025