Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case
Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Malaysia's removal from US Treasury monitoring list indicates balanced, transparent policies - Economist
The list comprises major US trading partners whose currency practices and macroeconomic policies merit close attention.
Fri Nov 15 2024
South Korea's Yoon practices golf to prepare for future Trump meets
South Korean media said Yoon visited a golf course on Saturday for a sport his office said he had last played in 2016.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Fatwa gazetted declaring GISB deviates from true Islamic teachings - MAIS
The ban includes any teachings or practices similar to those associated with GISB.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Melaka issues fatwa declaring GISB deviant - Mufti
Datuk Abdul Halim Tawil said the teachings and practices of GISB exhibit similarities to elements associated with Al-Arqam.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Mindful eating for a happier life
Zen eating transforms mealtime into a mindful experience, reconnecting senses to enhance inner wellbeing and daily joy.
Sat Oct 12 2024
UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying
The practice is currently illegal in England and Wales and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Better menopause care can help young women too
Menopause and menstrual health are closely linked. Promoting good practices in one will benefit the other.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Findings on GISBH's alleged deviant practices should be presented to S'got Fatwa Committee
Tan Sri Abdul Aziz says this step is necessary, to determine whether GISBH and its network's activities deviate from teachings of Islam.
Tue Sep 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia
Malaysia has long practiced a balanced foreign policy, engaging with both Western and non-Western powers to maximize its national benefits.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO championing good urban design practices, with aspirations to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?
No longer a fad, mindfulness practices show promise for reducing feelings of loneliness and can have long-lasting benefits.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said every civil servant needs to maintain good practices and governance.
Fri Jun 14 2024
The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings
How can urban design help to reclaim and enhance the unique character of Malaysian cities? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO which champions good urban design practice in Malaysia and aspires to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Sun May 26 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024