Consider This: EPF Flexible Account - Restructuring and Reallocation Explained
EPF will launch a new Flexible Account on May 11th to give members access to a portion of their retirement savings. However the move has drawn mixed responses from the public and from experts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF, who led the teams that designed the restructuring for the accumulation phase, as well as to Dr Amjad Rabi, a social security economist who is currently a visiting expert at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre.
Fri Apr 26 2024
EXPLAINER - How freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF
Undermining use of frozen embryos in IVF would introduce many uncertainties, delays and possible additional expenses, according to experts.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Mirinda dan Astro Shaw lancar filem raya, tawar hadiah menarik
Mirinda mengumumkan kerjasamanya dengan produksi filem Astro Shaw bagi filem The Experts sebagai sebahagian daripada kempen 'Riang Raya Bersama-sama Mirinda' dengan melancarkan filem raya pendek.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 2) - Proposed PRR: Assessing Merits & Challenges
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation. She’s a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
Mon Apr 01 2024
UK shares expertise to enhance flood resilience in Malaysia
Experts share on cutting-edge technologies and inter-disciplinary approaches aimed at bolstering flood management and climate resilience.
Tue Mar 26 2024
At least 50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland 'just dropped' mid-flight
Safety experts say most airplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Egg from Roman times in England still contains liquid
Experts believe that it is an egg white and yolk that have combined to form a single liquid.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Educate, do not ostracise unwed pregnant adolescents, says experts
One of the most common options to deal with adolescent out-of-wedlock pregnancy, is by sending the unwed mother to a shelter home.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Royal Commission of Inquiry an internal matter of Malaysia - Singapore MFA
The members of the commission will comprise experts who have vast experience in judicial and legal affairs and public administration.
Thu Jan 25 2024
ANALYSIS - Are social media platforms ready for record elections in 2024?
Digital rights experts say social media platforms are ill-prepared for the inevitable rise in misinformation and hate speech.
Sun Jan 14 2024
UN experts sound alarm over planned first US execution by nitrogen gas
United Nations said the untested method may subject him to "cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or even torture."
Thu Jan 04 2024
PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts
The unmarried professionals residing in the capital city with a gross monthly income of more than RM5,000, categorised as the M40, are often left out from receiving government assistance because they
Thu Jan 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] EXPERT REACTION: COP28 Wins and Losses
Science Media Centre Malaysia asked a few climate experts for their immediate reaction.
Wed Jan 03 2024
PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts
PADU can also be expanded to include data on businesses and commercial outlets in the country, said Dr Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash
Experts have cautioned it is too early to pinpoint a cause and stress most accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Inisiatif IHH Healthcare lancar pemasangan panel solar wajar jadi contoh - Fadillah Yusof
IHH Healthcare Malaysia mencatatkan pencapaian baharu dengan melancarkan inisiatif pemasangan panel solar di seluruh rangkaian hospitalnya sekali gus menjadikannya pelopor.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Che'gu Bard akan didakwa di Johor Bahru esok
Che'gu Bard berkata, ia dipercayai berhubung kenyataannya mengenai isu kasino di Forest City, Johor.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Ahmad Zahid ucap tahniah kepada Farah Ain
Ahmad Zahid mengucapkan tahniah kepada atlet boling padang Nor Farah Ain Abdullah yang muncul juara pada Kejohanan Boling Padang Dalam Dewan Dunia 2024.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Raih RM31 juta sejak ditayangkan! Sheriff kini filem no. 1 di Malaysia
Berita gembira ini turut disokong oleh abang Syafiq, Syamsul Yusof yang turut bangga dengan kejayaan naskhah yang dihasilkan adiknya.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Letupan bom Sungai Golok: PDRM tingkat kawalan keselamatan sempadan Malaysia-Thailand
PDRM mempertingkatkan kawalan keselamatan di sempadan Malaysia-Thailand susulan insiden letupan bom dan bunyi tembakan di Sungai Golok.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Pemain ragbi meninggal dunia selepas perlawanan pasukan pilihan MB Kedah
Seorang bekas pemain Sukma Kedah meninggal dunia selepas menyertai perlawanan pertunjukan pasukan pilihan Menteri Besar Kedah pada Ahad.
Mon Apr 29 2024
OCC: Masih banyak usaha perlu dibuat dalam isu hak kanak-kanak
Masih banyak yang perlu dilakukan kerana Malaysia masih ketinggalan berbanding negara lain dalam menangani isu penderaan dan masalah sosial melibatkan kanak-kanak.
Mon Apr 29 2024
iPad Pro mungkin dijana dengan cip Apple M4 terbaharu, fokus ciri AI
Cip Apple M4 dijangka memfokuskan kepada keupayaan enjin neural yang disertakan bersama dengannya membolehkan ia menawarkan ciri AI yang lebih baik.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Lebih 840,000 permohonan untuk London Marathon 2025 pecah rekod dunia
Jumlah permohonan untuk menyertai larian TCS London Marathon tahun depan telah memecahkan rekod dunia.
Mon Apr 29 2024
WEF: Anwar jumpa 50 pemimpin industri & perniagaan, yakin pelabur bernilai tinggi pilih Malaysia
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menzahirkan keyakinan lebih banyak pelabur bernilai tinggi akan memilih Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelaburan mengikut jejak langkah syarikat-syarikat gergasi seperti Tesla, AWS, Infineon dan Nvidia.
Mon Apr 29 2024