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
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals
National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are set to face reigning bronze medallists Kim So Yeong-Kong Hee Yong of South Korea.
Wed Jul 31 2024
State Polls: Amirudin in three-cornered fight for Sungai Tua, Azmin faces Juwairiya in Hulu Kelang
Amirudin is up against Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Muhammad Hanif Jamaluddin from PAS, who is also PAS Youth wing secretary, and G. Suman who is standing as an Independent.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Missing Titanic sub: What are submersibles, how do they communicate and what may have gone wrong?
Here's what the search and rescue teams are up against.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Indonesia's ruling party backs provincial governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency
Ganjar goes up against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Singapore push for all-EV future faces a love of crazy, rich combustion
Singapore's bid to stop the purchase of combustion-engine cars from 2030 has bumped up against an entrenched love of ultra-luxury rides.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Going up against big names in Tanjung Malim does not scare me - Nolee Ashilin
PN candidate for Tanjung Malim Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi said being in a six-cornered fight to win the seat in the GE15 does not scare her.
Fri Nov 11 2022
GE15: Ismail Sabri up against two contenders in Bera
Ismail Sabri who had been the incumbent of the seat since 2004, is challenged by Abas Awang (PH-PKR) and Datuk Asmawi Harun (PN-Bersatu).
Sat Nov 05 2022
Ten-way battle for Batu in GE15
Incumbent Prabakaran will be up against Tian Chua, Siti Kasim and Cleopatra in the crowded seat.
Sat Nov 05 2022
GE15: Khairy up against six others in Sungai Buloh
Khairy Jamaluddin's "near impossible" quest in capturing the Sungai Buloh parliamentary seat will see a seven-cornered contest in the GE15.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Jin Wei faces Sindhu threat for spot in semis
Can professional women's singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei rise to the occasion and stun 2019 world champion Pusarla V. Sindhu in the last eight of the BCommonwealth Games?
Sat Aug 06 2022
UK PM hopefuls Sunak and Truss clash over recession warning in debate
Truss is up against Sunak to win the votes of 200,000 members of the Conservative Party who will choose Britain's next PM by Sept. 5.
Fri Aug 05 2022
What's at stake in the Philippines election?
Incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo is up against Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of a notorious dictator.
Mon May 09 2022
FACTBOX: How Ukraine's armed forces shape up against Russia's
In terms of manpower and weapons, the arithmetic looks grim for Ukraine.
Thu Feb 24 2022
All top political leaders in Sarawak to face multi-pronged fights
Everyone including top leaders of opposition parties, will each be up against at least three challengers.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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