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
Parfum legal aid programmes get PM's support
As Universiti Malaya (UM) Law Faculty alumnus, Ismail Sabri today showed his support for legal aid programmes initiated by UM Faculty of Law Alumni Association (Parfum).
Mon Dec 20 2021
Sabbaruddin Chik dies
Former Culture, Arts and Tourism Minister Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik has passed away at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) tonight.
Sat Dec 04 2021
Comply with directive to reduce tuition fees, Noraini reminds public universities
All public universities have been reminded to comply with the directive to reduce tuition fees by 20 per cent for the first semester of the 2021/2022 session.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Food delivery rider scores excellent STPM results
Aspiring to be a lawyer so that he can serve society, Muhammad Izzudin said he hopes to pursue a degree in law at Universiti Malaya.
Fri Jul 02 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