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Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery

Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery

Elon Musk denies claims that the giveaway was an illegal 'lottery' violating Texas laws on deceptive trade practices.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Astro ranks top 1% of media companies globally in the FTSE4Good Index Series

Astro ranks top 1% of media companies globally in the FTSE4Good Index Series

Astro continues to champion sustainable and responsible business practices, aligning itself with the highest global standards.
Thu Jan 16 2025
MCMC publishes code of conduct (Best Practice) for Internet messaging and social media service providers

MCMC publishes code of conduct (Best Practice) for Internet messaging and social media service providers

MCMC says the Code of Conduct (Best Practice) aims to ensure service providers uphold online safety and security.
Sat Dec 21 2024
EPF for Migrant Workers: Malaysia seeks to align with global labour standards, boost investment competitiveness

EPF for Migrant Workers: Malaysia seeks to align with global labour standards, boost investment competitiveness

Malaysia's proposal to extend EPF contributions to migrant workers is being hailed as a strategic move to align with global labour practices
Wed Dec 18 2024
Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports

Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports

This is not the first time the security practices of the SpaceX founder have been questioned by the Pentagon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Practice of ‘sharenting’ opens space for online crimes involving children - Fahmi

Practice of ‘sharenting’ opens space for online crimes involving children - Fahmi

Parents who overshare their children's school info risk becoming targets for misuse by irresponsible parties, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime

Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime

Ofcom publishes its first codes of practice on tackling illegal harms such as child sexual abuse and assisting or encouraging suicide.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom, sources say

Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom, sources say

Allowing the yuan to depreciate next year would deviate from the usual practice of keeping the foreign exchange rate stable, sources said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Singaporean couple who spent 19 years on the run arrested by MACC

Singaporean couple who spent 19 years on the run arrested by MACC

The couple fled Singapore when Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau investigated the case, evading authorities with fake identities.
Wed Dec 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Global P/CVE trends: A roadmap for Malaysia’s resilience

[COLUMNIST] Global P/CVE trends: A roadmap for Malaysia’s resilience

Aligning Malaysia's P/CVE efforts with global best practices reinforces national resilience and preparedness for future challenges.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says

Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says

Gautam Adani faces potential fines but has not been charged under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, says Adani Green Energy.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025