[COLUMNIST] Overqualified for their jobs, or underqualified as graduates?
It is imperative to start focusing on the problem and make credible changes.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Consider This: Google - AI Skills for Malaysian Youth, AI Tools for Govt
New initiatives have been announced between Google and the Government of Malaysia, focusing on youth upskilling and enhancing public service delivery. However the intersection of cloud-based, AI-powered tools and public governance raises questions of how Governments can mitigate risks while instilling public confidence over new technologies. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karan Bhatia, Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 2) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 1) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
US military helicopters to deploy to Japan's earthquake zone
Japan has asked the US forces to help deliver relief materials as its Self-Defence Forces are currently focusing on transporting evacuees.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Pearly aims to stay injury-free next year
Top national woman doubles shuttler Pearly Tan is focusing on keeping herself injury-free next year.
Tue Dec 26 2023
No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government will implement the taxes as mentioned in Budget 2024 next year.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Belanjawan 2024, budget that supports MADANI economy
The question of Malaysia's GMT start year, initially expected in 2024 but confirmed for 2025, requires thorough preparation and impact assessment for affected MNEs operating in Malaysia and beyond, focusing on tax provisions, compliance, and data readiness. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Oct 16 2023
Polls: Don't use manifesto as bait to fish for votes - Young voters
Candidates have come up with various plans and made all kinds of promises focusing on the needs of the young people in their manifestos.
Thu Aug 03 2023
M'sian Lifestyle Medicine doctor presents initiative for Type 2 diabetes remission at C20 summit
Dr Sivaneswaran Poobalasingam highlighted the potential of therapeutic lifestyle interventions, particularly focusing on a plant-based diet.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Senior Citizens Bill: Focusing on empowerment, not punishment
Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin says Malaysia must move past the rhetoric of making children bear the responsibility of caring for their elderly parents.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Large scale 'cleansing' of UMNO to focus on saboteurs - Ahmad Zahid
UMNO will carry out a large-scale 'cleansing' by focusing on those found to have sabotaged the party and its candidates in the GE15, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Govt focusing on efforts to reduce prices of raw materials - Anwar
Anwar said this included ensuring sufficient production as well as supporting domestic producers of egg, chicken and vegetable products.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes could one day help in the fight against cancer
The research reviews the potential of the Solanaceae family of plants as potential cancer treatments, focusing on the alkaloids.
Sun Jan 22 2023
AWANI Ringkas: Beras dibuang sebab telah rosak, tidak selamat
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[INFOGRAFIK] Letusan Gunung Ruang
Berikut adalah info berkenaan dengan letusan Gunung Ruang di Wilayah Sulawesi Utara.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Kanak-kanak perempuan 8 tahun cedera dipercayai jadi mangsa buli anak jiran
Polis mengesahkan menerima laporan kejadian kanak-kanak berusia lapan tahun, dipercayai menjadi mangsa buli anak jiran di Hulu Langat, di sini baru-baru ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Perang Iran-Israel, kesan kepada geopolitik Asia Barat
Penasihat Kehormat, Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCARE), Prof Madya Dr Hafidzi Mohd Noor memberikan analisis semasa mengenai perang Iran dan Israel serta kesannya kepada geopolitik di Asia Barat.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Colombia bergelut masalah air, takungan negara kering
Rakyat di seluruh Colombia bergelut dengan catuan air apabila takungan di negara itu kering.
Menurut National Interconnected System XM, takungan di Colombia telah jatuh mendadak kepada paras di bawah 28.75% daripada kapasitinya.
Menurut National Interconnected System XM, takungan di Colombia telah jatuh mendadak kepada paras di bawah 28.75% daripada kapasitinya.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Ketua tentera Kenya maut dalam nahas helikopter
Ketua tentera Kenya, Francis Ogolla, meninggal dunia dalam nahas helikopter di bahagian barat negara itu pada Khamis.
Perkara itu diumumkan Presiden Kenya, William Ruto dalam ucapan yang disiarkan di televisyen.
Perkara itu diumumkan Presiden Kenya, William Ruto dalam ucapan yang disiarkan di televisyen.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Jangan panik berita palsu tsunami di Sulawesi - BASARNAS
Susulan amaran tsunami yang dikeluarkan Badan Geologi Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Daya Mineral Indonesia di Sulawesi akibat letusan Gunung Ruang.
Pegawai Komunikasi Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolongan (BASARNAS) Manado, Feri Ariyanto menasihatkan kepada penduduk Indonesia dan negara sekitar supaya tidak panik dengan berita palsu di media sosial.
Pegawai Komunikasi Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolongan (BASARNAS) Manado, Feri Ariyanto menasihatkan kepada penduduk Indonesia dan negara sekitar supaya tidak panik dengan berita palsu di media sosial.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Ruang udara Sulawesi merbahaya, buat penerbangan dan manusia
Penutupan lapangan terbang dan ruang udara bagi penerbangan komersial di Sulawesi dan kawasan terjejas adalah berpandukan kepada arahan pihak berkuasa Indonesia.
Justeru Pegawai Komunikasi Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolongan (BASARNAS) Manado, menasihatkan orang ramai patuh kepada arahan, kerana abu volkano yang terlepas di udara adalah merbahaya, terutamanya hubungan secara terus kepada manusia.
Justeru Pegawai Komunikasi Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolongan (BASARNAS) Manado, menasihatkan orang ramai patuh kepada arahan, kerana abu volkano yang terlepas di udara adalah merbahaya, terutamanya hubungan secara terus kepada manusia.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Polis tumpas sindiket bekal sistem rekod, kira wang kepada pusat panggilan
Polis menumpaskan sindiket membekalkan sistem rekod dan mengira wang kepada pusat panggilan bagi menjalankan penipuan dalam talian yang menumpukan kepada warga China.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Malaysia kecewa AS veto, halang PBB iktiraf negara Palestin
Malaysia melahirkan kebimbangan dan kekecewaan susulan tindakan Amerika Syarikat menggunakan veto untuk menghalang Majlis Keselamatan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNSC) daripada mengiktiraf Palestin sebagai ahli penuh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) walaupun seruan jelas oleh majoriti ahli PBB.
Fri Apr 19 2024