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Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Economic Impacts of Extreme Heat

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Economic Impacts of Extreme Heat

Fri May 17 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Combatting corruption via strategic approaches

Niaga Spotlight: Combatting corruption via strategic approaches

This week’s launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028 by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is a concrete step for a national corruption suppression strategy.

Deriving from GDP estimates between 2018 and 2023, Malaysia has lost at least RM277 billion to corruption over the past five years alone.

This staggering figure highlights the economic and social impacts of graft, which could have been much better allocated towards key national development priorities.

Niaga Spotlight discusses strategic approaches for combatting corruption with Reinushini Chandrasegaram, Managing Director, RC Compliance Sdn Bhd.
Fri May 10 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Social Justice & Decent Work for All

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Social Justice & Decent Work for All

The Labour Day 2024 global theme is “Social Justice & Decent Work for All” Niaga Spotlight focuses on the calls for government to set a new minimum wage this year to reflect Living Wages, benefits of the Progressive Wage Policy, as well as highlighting the exploitative system faced by government contract workers such as hospital cleaners and security guards.

Trade Unions capacity building is another key area for improving workers bargaining power.
There are also outstanding issues regarding the Sabah and Sarawak’s Labour Ordinance (SLO), impacting wages, workplace conditions and Gender Equality for East Malaysians.
Mon May 06 2024
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking

World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking

The RSF release of the 2024 World Press Freedom Index spotlights the challenges we face in Malaysia as we drop to a dismal ranking of 107.
Fri May 03 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Sustainability & palm supply chains

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Sustainability & palm supply chains

Fri Apr 26 2024
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

Spotlight on Joko Widodo's next move ahead of Prabowo Subianto's presidency.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture

Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture

This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism

Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism

This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech

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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Fri Apr 19 2024
Thai Parliament witnesses historic moment as 7 MPs don traditional baju Melayu

Thai Parliament witnesses historic moment as 7 MPs don traditional baju Melayu

This unprecedented gesture aimed to spotlight and celebrate Malay culture and traditions in Thailand while advocating for their preservation.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Reforming FELDA

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Reforming FELDA

Felda is facing dire financial strains, recording RM1 billion in losses in 2022, nearly double the RM 545 million in losses recorded the year before, according to the recently released auditor-general’s 2022 report.

Felda has been advised to chart a clear direction towards operating without further financial assistance from Putrajaya, having received RM200 million in grants in 2022 and RM342 million in 2021.

This Niaga Spotlight discussion looks at viable strategies for reforming FELDA and ensuring independent operation in the near future.

Fri Apr 05 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Boardoom gender balance

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Boardoom gender balance

Fri Mar 29 2024
iPhone 16 Pro akan dilengkapi RAM lebih besar, cip dengan NPU lebih berkuasa

iPhone 16 Pro akan dilengkapi RAM lebih besar, cip dengan NPU lebih berkuasa

Ciri AI generatif dipercayai akan diberikan pada aplikasi seperti Siri, Spotlight, Apple Music, Health, Messages, Keynote dan bermacam-macam lagi.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight

Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight

The victim and the three detained boys are all children of rural migrant workers who often leave them in the care of grandparents.
Tue Mar 19 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters

The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters

To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
Jenazah suspek serang balai polis masih belum dituntut

Jenazah suspek serang balai polis masih belum dituntut

Jenazah lelaki yang maut ditembak dalam insiden serangan di Balai Polis Ulu Tiram di sini pada Jumaat masih belum dituntut ahli keluarganya di Jabatan Forensik Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) di sini.
Sun May 19 2024
AWANI 7:45 [19/05/2024] - Tamatkan kekejaman | Lelaki cuba rampas submesingan | Ancaman ugutan bunuh

AWANI 7:45 [19/05/2024] - Tamatkan kekejaman | Lelaki cuba rampas submesingan | Ancaman ugutan bunuh

- Lagi balai polis diserang, suspek cuba rampas submesingan
- Anwar desak Amerika Syarikat henti salur senjata kepada Israel
- Teresa Kok terima ugutan bunuh bersama dua peluru hidup
- Gunung Ibu meletus lagi, panduduk tujuh kampung dipindahkan
Sun May 19 2024
JSJK kesan trend iklan produk palsu salah guna imej individu terkenal

JSJK kesan trend iklan produk palsu salah guna imej individu terkenal

Polis menasihati orang ramai supaya sentiasa berhati-hati dalam melakukan pembelian barangan kesihatan menerusi internet.
Sun May 19 2024
Hargai peranan pasukan keselamatan negara - Raja Permaisuri Agong

Hargai peranan pasukan keselamatan negara - Raja Permaisuri Agong

Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah bertitah bahawa rakyat perlu menghargai peranan pasukan keselamatan dengan lebih berterima kasih.
Sun May 19 2024
DAP mahu teruskan legasi perjuangan Karpal Singh

DAP mahu teruskan legasi perjuangan Karpal Singh

DAP akan meneruskan legasi perjuangan tokoh politik parti dan bekas pengerusinya mendiang Datuk Seri Karpal Singh bersandarkan Perlembagaan Persekutuan.
Sun May 19 2024
TPM Fadillah tiba di Bali untuk hadir mesyuarat kepimpinan tertinggi Forum Air Dunia

TPM Fadillah tiba di Bali untuk hadir mesyuarat kepimpinan tertinggi Forum Air Dunia

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof akan mewakili Malaysia dalam mesyuarat kepimpinan tertinggi di Forum Air Dunia (WWF) kali ke-10 di sini bermula esok.
Sun May 19 2024
Pekan Ulu Tiram perlukan 'peremajaan', tukar imej 'pekan koboi'

Pekan Ulu Tiram perlukan 'peremajaan', tukar imej 'pekan koboi'

Program peremajaan itu perlu bagi meningkatkan lagi taraf ekonomi, pelancongan dan keselamatan di kawasan terbabit.
Sun May 19 2024
Polis siasat ugutan bunuh terhadap Teresa Kok

Polis siasat ugutan bunuh terhadap Teresa Kok

Polis mengesahkan menerima laporan mengenai ugutan terhadap Ahli Parlimen Seputeh, Teresa Kok Suh Sim pada Ahad.
Sun May 19 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Serangan balai polis | Ancaman terhadap Ahli Parlimen

AWANI Ringkas: Serangan balai polis | Ancaman terhadap Ahli Parlimen

Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sun May 19 2024
PM gesa AS henti salur senjata kepada Israel

PM gesa AS henti salur senjata kepada Israel

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menggesa Amerika Syarikat (AS) menghentikan penyaluran bekalan senjata kepada Israel serta menggunakan kuasa vetonya untuk menamatkan kekejaman di Palestin.
Sun May 19 2024