Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that UKM's pioneering move will pave the way for other Malaysian public universities to take similar steps.
Wed May 15 2024
UKM launches MUIB innovation to help ACL patients recover quickly
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Faculty of Medicine has invented a durable brace known as the Modified UKM Internal Brace (MUIB), used for the replacement of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Wed May 08 2024
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
At least 15 Indian crew members were on board the MV Lila Norfolk, which was hijacked near Somalia's coast.
Fri Jan 05 2024
No discussions on reshuffle, post at today's cabinet meeting - Mohamed Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the Cabinet meeting discussed the proposed establishment of a Tun Dr Ismail Chair at UKM.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Benefits of service-learning through community volunteer programmes to pre-university students
Voluntary work has a positive effect on students' knowledge, social responsibility, and personal development.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Tun Dr Ismail chair to be established at UKM - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes this recognition will allow the younger generation to be inspired by the contributions of Tun Dr Ismail.
Wed Aug 02 2023
[COLUMNIST] The last soiree for Bad
UKM's Badrul Redzuan Abu Hassan passed away on 8 March 2023 after battling complications from diabetes.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Ramadan: Avoid over-eating, lead healthy life-style
UKM's Professor Dr Suzana Shahar said half of the adult population in the country were obese or overweight.
Tue Apr 05 2022
GMSN creates hub aimed at creating positive and balanced perspectives for Malaysia
The centre is also aimed to be highly active in conducting academic activities with their potential partners and by establishing this academic diplomacy.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Hijacking ends in Arabian Sea, says UKMTO, as Oman identifies tanker involved
Oman identified the Panama-flagged Asphalt Princess as the tanker involved in a hijacking.
Wed Aug 04 2021
COVID-19 cases at HCTM operating theatre under control, says UKM Hospital
The statement was issued to deny a viral message on social media which claimed that COVID-19 infections had gone out of control at the OT.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Economist calls on govt to give more aid to people
The government should enhance economic recovery efforts and give more aid to regular working people as well as the B40 and M40 income groups, in addition to higher wage subsidies.
Wed Jul 14 2021
COVID-19 vaccine: Why Malaysia opts for mRNA?
A turning point in the empowerment of the vaccine manufacturing industry in the country.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Are workplaces safe from airborne COVID-19 transmissions?
When was the last time the ventilation and air-conditioning system in your workplace was serviced?
Tue Jun 08 2021
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