Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years, poll shows
Taiwan's people are concerned about other Chinese threats, including military drills and propaganda campaigns, says an INDSR researcher.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Study shows how a woman's brain reorganises during pregnancy
Researchers said they have for the first time mapped the changes that unfold as a woman's brain reorganizes in response to pregnancy.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Earth to have second "tiny moon" for 2 months
The researchers say Earth's gravity will pull the tiny moon toward our planet and act like the regular moon, orbiting the Earth.
Fri Sep 20 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of 'suicide drones'
Kim Jong Un urges researchers to develop artificial intelligence for the unmanned vehicles.
Mon Aug 26 2024
PM calls on all parties to support Malaysia's aspiration to be top 20 AI nation
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urges collaboration among researchers, developers and leaders to responsibly and ethically advance AI technology.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 2024
Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Researchers claim the electrified spoon can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium.
Sun May 26 2024
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers.
Sun May 12 2024
Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds
Researchers understand that teens are at an especially malleable stage in the formation of personal identity. .
Sun May 05 2024
Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation
The mutation that led to tail loss, according to researchers, occurred 25 mln years ago, when first apes evolved from monkey ancestors.
Sun Mar 17 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024