Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid
Antonio Guterres pushes for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
#NiagaAWANI
#NiagaSPOTLIGHT
Fri Apr 19 2024
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts
Elon Musk said such a measure would be unavoidable in order to "curb the relentless onslaught of bots" on the website.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Preparing kids for the future means listening to them now
Schools are supposed to prepare the next generation, but more young people feel like it's not for them.
Fri Apr 12 2024
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un says now is time to be ready for war, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un said unstable geopolitical situations surrounding his country mean now is the time to be more prepared for war than ever.
Thu Apr 11 2024
M'sia, Pakistan agree to strengthen ties in trade, investment - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also welcomed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif 's proposal to export halal meat from Pakistan to Malaysia.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire
The measures would apply to the export of products from 54 different categories, including steel and jet fuel.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Shoe logo issue: Vern’s issues public apology, stops sales of offending shoes
Shoe company Vern's clarifies design meant to portray high-heels, based on the outlines of the straps of the high heel shoe.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah
The government agreed to develop indicators to measure the country's food security level, among other initiatives.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Consider This: OCC Guidelines (Part 2) - Impact on Online Curated Content Platforms
The rise of Online Curated Content (OCC) platforms has revolutionised how audiences consume media, presenting both opportunities and challenges for content creators, distributors, and regulators alike. Recently the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia released its self-regulation guidelines on online curated content. What does this mean for the industry and consumers? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ruben Hattari, Director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia for Netflix.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Consider This: OCC Guidelines (Part 1) - Self-Regulation for Online Curated Content
The rise of Online Curated Content (OCC) platforms has revolutionised how audiences consume media, presenting both opportunities and challenges for content creators, distributors, and regulators alike. Recently the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia released its self-regulation guidelines on online curated content. What does this mean for the industry and consumers? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mediha Mahmood, CEO of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Content Forum. The Content Forum is an industry forum under the MCMC, to oversee and promote self-regulation of content over electronic networked mediums.
Wed Mar 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] South Africa’s application to modify the ICJ provisional measures: Some reflections
South Africa justifies the need for additional provisional measures by referring to new facts emerged after the ICJ delivered its judgment.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Malaysia jadi tumpuan, masyarakat antarabangsa zahir simpati
Nahas dua helikopter Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) yang terhempas dan mengorbankan 10 nyawa di Pangkalan TLDM Lumut semalam, turut menjadi perhatian masyarakat antarabangsa yang mengikuti perkem
Wed Apr 24 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Kerajaan Perak akan bincang bentuk bantuan kepada waris
Kerajaan Negeri Perak akan melihat bentuk bantuan yang bakal dihulurkan kepada keluarga tiga mangsa tragedi helikopter TLDM terhempas di Lumut.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Harga minyak mahal akibat konflik beri cabaran besar kepada syarikat penerbangan - MIDF Research
Kenaikan harga bahan api jet merupakan cabaran utama kepada sektor penerbangan susulan daripada konflik geopolitik di Asia Barat yang kian memuncak kebelakangan ini.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Niaga AWANI: Breaking free from legacy systems in Malaysian companies
Daryll Tan, co-founder and director of OpenMinds Group emphasises the necessity for businesses to discard old paradigms and embrace new perspectives.
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Wed Apr 24 2024
Donald Trump bertemu dengan mantan Perdana Menteri Jepun
Mantan presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump bertemu dengan mantan Perdana Menteri Jepun Taro Aso di New York pada Selasa.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Seramai 38 orang terbunuh dalam hujan lebat di Kenya
Hujan lebat yang melanda Kenya menyebabkan seramai 38 orang terbunuh dan lebih 11,000 orang dipindahkan.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Peluru berpandu Rusia serang kawasan kediaman di Kharkiv
Konflik Rusia- Ukraine terus memuncak apabila peluru berpandu Russia menyerang kawasan kediaman di bandar kedua terbesar Ukraine, Kharkiv pada Rabu.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Palsu dokumen: Anak menteri besar, pegawai pejabat MB antara enam direman SPRM
Anak seorang menteri besar dan pegawai kanan Pejabat MB antara enam yang direman SPRM bagi membantu siasatan berhubung pemalsuan dokumen.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Pesawat terhempas di Sungai Tanana, Alaska
Sebuah pesawat Douglas DC-4 telah terhempas di kawasan sungai di Fairbanks di negeri Alaska Amerika Syarikat pada Selasa.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Pelumba pertama F3 Vietnam terima sentuhan bekas pelumba Malaysia
Pelumba Vietnam Alex Sawer Hoang Dat akan bersaing untuk pasukan perlumbaan Finland KIC Evans GP dalam pertandingan Formula Tiga FRECA (F3) 2024.
Wed Apr 24 2024