PKAUM urges for UM management and campus community to come together against sexual harassment
Academics have been criticized before for being in their ivory tower and out of touch with the realities and sufferings of ordinary citizens.
Sat Jan 25 2025
UM lecturer, students among seven questioned over cat deaths
A lecturer, students from Universiti Malaya (UM), and an animal rights activist are among seven individuals questioned in connection with the recent cat deaths at the university.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Gender studies alumni stand against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya
Open Letter to Universiti Malaya and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
Fri Dec 20 2024
PKAUM urges prompt investigation of a serious allegation of a Professor sharing nude photos with student
PKAUM calls for an immediate investigation panel and urges Management to conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry.
Wed Dec 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
AWANI Tonight: The dangers of anaemia in children
Universiti Malaya's Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jamaludin weighs in on the dangers and risks of anaemia in children, a common yet overlooked condition in the country.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?
In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said revealed that Malaysia still has some 3,000 archaic and obsolete laws on the books—many of which no longer serve a meaningful purpose. How do we decide which laws merit repeal or reform, and what should be retained? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Jason Chuah, Dean of Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Oct 01 2024
UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government
Dr Ying Hooi is the first Malaysian to be officially appointed to the International Advisory Council (IAC).
Tue Jul 02 2024
UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry
Universiti Malaya (UM) is expected to offer a cardiothoracic specialist training course this October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said even the US Embassy in Malaysia disagrees with the statement issued by the American professor.
Fri Apr 26 2024
UM apologises, expresses regret over controversial statements by foreign speaker
UM also lambasted the professor for saying that Malaysia is not safe for travellers in his latest post.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry
This comes after US lecturer Bruce Gilley's controversial statement that sparked public outcry and disrespected sentiments of the community.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Malaysia continues to be the preferred choice for International students - Noraini
Noraini calls on entities such as EMGS to be more active in promoting the Malaysian education brand at the international level.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Debate between Anwar and Najib on May 12
The debate between PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and former Prime Minister Najib Razak will be held on May 12.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Over 12,000 undergraduates benefit from #DIY4UM
The cash aid was distributed through the Touch 'n Go' e-wallet in three equal payments in November and December last year.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Predator drone maker asks Musk's DOGE to cut Pentagon red tape, letter shows
In a letter, Linden Blue urges Musk to reform defense acquisition system to enhance its efficiency and contribution to national security.
Wed Jan 29 2025
As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack
The sight of Gazans returning to the remains of their homes, left some Israelis in nearby communities worried about their future.
Wed Jan 29 2025
OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
OpenAI argues that its ChatGPT service only disseminates public information.
Wed Jan 29 2025
7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail proposes forming a Joint Technical Group to expedite the workers' phased entry.
Wed Jan 29 2025
AWANI Tonight: 28th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Jan 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: AIFA: Govt launches AI chatbot to combat fake news
The government has launched an AI chatbot called the Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant (AIFA) to combat fake news and help users verify information online.
Tue Jan 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: Can the 1:3 Internship Policy bridge labour market gaps?
Companies will soon need to hire three interns for every expat employee. M Niaz Asadullah from the Global Labor Organization discusses the merit of this approach and its sustainability.
Tue Jan 28 2025
CIJ’s response in relation to the deployment of AIFA the chatbot
CIJ urges the government to ensure clear human oversight in chatbot deployment.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news
AIFA accepts input in text format for now, but will be expanded to accept other formats such as videos or graphics in future, says Fahmi.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: Penang to host 13 major meetings
Datuk Abdul Kahar Abdullah says, the meetings will cover various areas of strategic cooperation among ASEAN member states.
Tue Jan 28 2025