Brazil, Malaysia to tap on opportunities from ASEAN, BRICS
Both leaders stress the need for comprehensive reforms in global governance to ensure it is effective, transparent, and accountable.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow
Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Consider This: Energy Transition — Powering ASEAN
ASEAN is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition journey, with countries across the region setting ambitious goals to decarbonize their economies. Malaysia, too, has committed to significant reforms, but how do we stack up against our neighbours? And as we assume the chair of ASEAN, what role can we play in driving a coordinated regional effort towards energy transition? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Kavita Gandhi, Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Malaysia will not be complacent despite current achievement - PM
PM says Malaysia will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Bangladesh Hasina's son wants role for her party in reforms, election
The son of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said he's happy with the army chief's timeline for elections within 18 months.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Reforms that could renew the UN's purpose and power
The Summit of the Future gives the UN a chance to re-assess, possibly paving the way for reforms to be more representative.
Sun Sep 22 2024
US rate cut, Malaysia's structural reforms and economic outlook fuelling ringgit recovery - BNM
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's positive economic outlook and structural reforms are also propelling the ringgit's rise.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Secretariat to check overlapping functions, save govt funds next - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim the secretariat will ensure no public officer commits corruption by implementing civil service reforms.
Tue Sep 03 2024
'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria
Nigerians face severe food shortages and rising costs due to economic reforms, conflict, and climate issues, sparking widespread protests.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it reflects investors medium- and long-term confidence in the country.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Why are Bangladesh students protesting against job quotas?
Students demand reforms to a quota system that governs distribution of government jobs.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening
The ministry said this will boost Malaysia's long-term foreign investor appeal, strengthening the ringgit.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024