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 AWANI: WEF: Addressing the economic spillover of Middle East tensions
With the Middle East conflict escalating following Iran's attack on Israel early on Sunday, fears are mounting that another series of destructive shockwaves will reverberate through global markets. Head of Research, MIER, Dr Shankaran Nambiar, speaks further on this matter.
Tue Apr 30 2024
The hidden risk of letting AI decide - losing the skills to choose for ourselves
As artificial intelligence creeps further into peoples daily lives, so do worries about it.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Israel and Iran both have muted response to Isfahan attack
The muted way the story was told in both nations pointed to a determination, at least for now, not to further escalate their conflict.
Fri Apr 19 2024
EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation
It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Fri Apr 19 2024
In any air war, Israel's defences would trump Iran's, but at a high cost
Whether Israel is willing to risk a direct strike would partly depend on how confident it is that it can thwart further attacks by Iran.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Gov’t agrees to consider extending allocations to opposition reps, to draft MoU - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said a draft MoU will be drawn up and extended to the opposition for further discussions.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further
The deluge of melt water has forced over 120,000 people from their homes in Russia's Ural Mountains, Siberia and Kazakhstan.
Fri Apr 12 2024
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.
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
No Malaysians affected by Taiwan earthquake - Wisma Putra
The Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei is actively coordinating efforts with local authorities to obtain further information.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar
The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar when the market opened today, as positive US economic data points continued to support the greenback.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Tiada bukti kukuh, jurulatih para renang dibenar kembali latih atlet - MSN
Dakwaan salah laku seksual membabitkan jurulatih para renang diklasifikasikan sebagai No Further Action (Tiada Tindakan Lanjut) kerana tiada bukti menyokong dakwaan berkenaan.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Singapore High Court issues a further blocking order for websites illegally streaming Premier League content
The Premier League successfully secured the court order as part of its ongoing action to tackle illegal streaming throughout Asia.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Banjir kilat: 106 mangsa dipindahkan ke lima PPS di Perak
Seramai 106 mangsa dari 33 keluarga telah ditempatkan di lima PPS di tiga daerah iaitu Hilir Perak, Larut Matang Selama dan Kuala Kangsar.
Fri May 17 2024
Malaysia, Kazakhstan sepakat perkukuh hubungan, teroka kerjasama baharu
Malaysia dan Kazakhstan sepakat untuk terus memperkukuhkan hubungan yang terjalin sejak 16 Mac 1992, serta meneroka peluang kerjasama baharu.
Fri May 17 2024
Tiada terkesan cuaca panas, jemaah dinasihat jaga kesihatan
Walaupun tiada kes jemaah haji Malaysia terkesan kerana cuaca panas ketika ini di Mekah dan Madinah, Ketua Rombangan Haji Malaysia 1445H/2024, Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman meminta jemaah dan petugas Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) supaya terus menjaga kesihatan dan tidak terlalu mendedahkan diri kepada keadaan cuaca panas itu.
Thu May 16 2024
MTRK gesa kerajaan Kelantan selesaikan isu air
Kerajaan Kelantan perlu mencari jalan penyelesaian segera bagi menangani masalah air di negeri berkenaan.
Thu May 16 2024
Isu kekurangan sumber manusia akan ditangani segera
Sementara itu, Timbalan Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Kedah (Kesihatan Awam) Dr Norizan Ahmad dalam sebuah kenyataan memaklumkan isu kekurangan sumber manusia akan ditangani sebaik mungkin supaya penyampaian perkhidmatan sedia ada tidak terjejas.
Thu May 16 2024
TNB tidak perlu bayar cukai tambahan RM1.8 bilion, Mahkamah Rayuan kekal keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi
Panel setuju, TNB sebagai syarikat utiliti elektrik dikenali dan jumlah yang diminta terdiri daripada RA yang sepatutnya dikecualikan.
Thu May 16 2024
Doktor pelatih perlu ditempatkan segera di hospital
Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad mengarahkan supaya menempatkan semula doktor pelatih (HO) di hospital daerah yang memerlukan dengan kadar segera.
Thu May 16 2024
Pasukan petugas ditubuh pantau, selenggara pokok
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) diarah membentuk pasukan petugas dalam waktu terdekat untuk memantau secara terperinci dan menyelenggara pokok-pokok teduhan di sekitar ibu negara.
Thu May 16 2024
Sokongan terhadap pekerja dalam tangani stres dan kesihatan mental perlukan perhatian - Jobstreet
Punca utama stres termasuk, beban kerja berat, kekurangan latihan atau sokongan dan tekanan tinggi daripada pengurusan atau persekitaran.
Thu May 16 2024
Kekejaman zionis: Sepanyol tolak kebenaran berlabuh kapal bawa senjata Israel
Sepanyol telah menolak kebenaran bagi sebuah kapal yang membawa senjata ke Israel untuk singgah di pelabuhan Cartagena.
Thu May 16 2024