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China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar

China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar

The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centres in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Trudeau's star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Trump

Trudeau's star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Trump

Justin Trudeau is one of the few Canadian leaders to win three consecutive terms in office.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says

Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says

Criminals are forcing more people into labour, coercing them to run online scams and cyber fraud operations, United Nations report shows.
Thu Dec 12 2024
AWANI Review: Top Glove’s Lim Wee Chai: Leading Through Highs & Lows

AWANI Review: Top Glove’s Lim Wee Chai: Leading Through Highs & Lows

From pandemic boom to staggering losses, Top Glove’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Founder Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai opens up about what went wrong, the turnaround strategy for the world’s largest glovemaker, and leadership lessons from over 30 years of navigating its highs and lows.
Mon Dec 09 2024
AWANI Review: Top Glove’s Lim Wee Chai: Leading Through Highs & Lows

AWANI Review: Top Glove’s Lim Wee Chai: Leading Through Highs & Lows

From pandemic boom to staggering losses, Top Glove’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Founder Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai opens up about what went wrong, the turnaround strategy for the world’s largest glovemaker, and leadership lessons from over 30 years of navigating its highs and lows.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?

Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?

Perhaps no economic statistic shows the US success in skirting the worst economic impacts from pandemic more than unemployment rate.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina

122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina

Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic

Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic

Asian stocks surged on Tuesday, driven by China's central bank unveiling its boldest stimulus in years to support its economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance

Post-pandemic cost hikes in raw materials, labor, and freight hit Tupperware's margins hard.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight

Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight

While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival

Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival

The aerospace industry in Malaysia is witnessing a resurgence post-pandemic, marked by high growth and strategic developments.
Mon Jun 10 2024
World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on

World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on

Countries make a last push to agree a way forward for a pandemic treaty amid fears the political climate for agreement could sour.
Fri May 31 2024
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025