Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in
University authorities called police, after pro-Palestinian protesters held a sit-in at the university vice-chancellor's office.
Fri May 24 2024
OUM welcomes all, including prisoners - Vice-chancellor
OUM is pleased to provide the opportunity to prisoners, which would not only give them new hope but also reduce the stigma faced by inmates.
Thu Jun 29 2023
85 pct of UiTM graduates get jobs six months after graduation - Vice-chancellor
85 per cent of UiTM graduates receive job offers six months after graduation, said UiTM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Roziah Janor.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Peter Anthony found guilty of falsifying document
Peter was charged with having falsified a letter from the office of UMS deputy vice-chancellor by inserting a false statement.
Thu May 26 2022
Prof Dr Ruzairi appointed new UTHM vice-chancellor
Professor Dr Ruzairi Abdul Rahim has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) effective today.
Mon May 09 2022
MPN disagrees with appointment of VC, deputy VC without university committee consent
MPN has voiced its disagreement with the appointment of vice-chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor of public universities without the consent of the university committee.
Wed Mar 23 2022
New vice chancellors for UPM, UPSI to be announced soon - MOHE
The new vice-chancellors (VCs) for Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) will be announced soon, the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) said in a statement today.
Tue Jun 08 2021
More than 800 UTM students want to return home for Aidilfitri
More than 800 students of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have expressed their intention to return home for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, according to its deputy vice-chancellor.
Sun May 02 2021
Online Pdp safe way to avoid COVID-19 transmission - UPSI Vice-Chancellor
Online teaching and learning (PdP) is a safe way for students at institutions of higher learning to continue with their studies while avoiding COVID-19 transmission.
Wed Oct 21 2020
COVID-19: UTHM Pagoh campus closed for decontamination process
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) branch campus in Pagoh has been closed effective today for decontamination process to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Mon Mar 16 2020
DRB-Hicom University: Teaching TVET For Nation Building
DRB-Hicom University vice chancellor Prof Datuk Omar Osman speaks to AWANI Review on ensuring it continues to stay relevant in providing technical and vocational tertiary training.
Tue Oct 23 2018
USM Prof: Academics Need Not Fear to Speak Out
Academics fear unnecessarily - first, their deans, then their vice-chancellors and third, the minister, says Universiti Sains Malaysia's (USM)Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Murad Merican.
Sat Jan 06 2018
Sultan Muhammad V to be proclaimed as UiTM Chancellor this Saturday
Its vice-chancellor, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Hassan Said said the proclaimation ceremony would be held at the university's 86th convocation at its main campus.
Tue Apr 11 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024