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How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

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
As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

Lebanon's army needs Hezbollah's approval to deploy troops to the south, even after any ceasefire deal.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target

Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target

Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's 5G in limbo: Progress delayed, frustrations amplified

[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's 5G in limbo: Progress delayed, frustrations amplified

After five years, why is it still so difficult to simply do what is right for the industry and ultimately the rakyat?
Fri Nov 08 2024
Outgoing Japanese Ambassador bids 'Sayonara', commends Malaysia's progress, stronger ties

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador bids 'Sayonara', commends Malaysia's progress, stronger ties

Katsuhiko Takahashi emphasises the importance of early investments in healthcare, social security, and disaster resilience.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025

Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025

The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress

Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress

Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Where are the world's stateless people?

Where are the world's stateless people?

After decades of neglect, many countries are now taking action to tackle the issue, but elsewhere progress is slow to non-existent.
Fri Oct 11 2024
ECRL project on schedule, 72.93 pct completed - Loke

ECRL project on schedule, 72.93 pct completed - Loke

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the encouraging progress achieved was in line with the Dec 2026 completion schedule for the ECRL track.
Wed Oct 09 2024
ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis

ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis

Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Wed Oct 09 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
The battle to reduce road deaths

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

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?

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

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024