Malaysia's FM Mohamad delivers witty response to Carlson's claim on Harris
At a Donald Trump rally this week, Tucker Carlson referred to Kamala Harris as "Samoan-Malaysian" when talking about the US Vice President.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 3) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with lawyer New Sin Yew.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 2) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 1) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Independent Writer and Consultant, P. Gunasegaram, who in 2018 authored the book: ‘1MDB: The Scandal That Brought Down A Government’
----
----
Tue Oct 29 2024
Dividend tax reduced to 2 pct in response to MSME appeals - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says MSMEs had requested an exemption from the dividend tax, arguing that they differ from listed companies.
Tue Oct 29 2024
National Scam Response Centre logs over 122,000 fraud calls since 2022 - MoF
The MoF reports that these complaints reveal total losses for victims amounting to RM371 million.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Iran says it will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack
The nature of Iran's response depends on the nature of the Israeli attack, Esmaeil Baghaei says, without elaborating.
Mon Oct 28 2024
World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report
The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Study shows how a woman's brain reorganises during pregnancy
Researchers said they have for the first time mapped the changes that unfold as a woman's brain reorganizes in response to pregnancy.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 2) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muath Seyam, Senior Fellow at the Asia Middle East Centre for Research and Dialogue.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 1) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ferooze Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu.
Fri Oct 04 2024
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Israel vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise
Tehran said any retaliation would be met with "vast destruction", raising fears of a wider war.
Wed Oct 02 2024
ANALYSIS - How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded
Despite Ukraine's advance, the long-term success is uncertain as Russia continues its response in the ongoing conflict.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Iran vowed a severe response to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran last month and which it blamed on Israel.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Juadah Malaysia: Raikan nostalgia diaspora, pikat selera Kemboja di Phnom Penh
Juadah ini menyampaikan mesej yang mendalam, melangkaui sempadan dan membangkitkan rasa identiti Malaysia.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Dengan deria bau tajam, tikus Afrika kesan penyeludupan hidupan liar
Tikus besar ini menggunakan deria bau mereka yang tajam untuk membantu mengesan penyeludup dan melindungi spesies terancam.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Kerajaan Punjab, Pakistan tutup sekolah untuk kanak-kanak berisiko tinggi kerana kualiti udara memburuk
Pada Khamis, Lahore mencatatkan AQI sebanyak 201, mendorong kerajaan mengisytiharkan kabus asap sebagai 'bencana'.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Pemilik majoriti alu-alukan hasrat syarikat global mahu beli KDA FC
Beliau berkata kesediaan dan keberanian syarikat itu untuk membeli keseluruhan pegangan saham KDA FC amat dihargai.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Jerman akan tutup tiga konsulat Iran selepas pelaksanaan hukuman mati lelaki dua kerakyatan
Langkah ini melibatkan perwakilan Iran di Hamburg, Frankfurt dan Munich, namun tidak termasuk kedutaan di Berlin.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Operasi mencari diteruskan selepas ribut di Sepanyol ragut sekurang-kurangnya 158 nyawa
Sekurang-kurangnya 155 kematian direkodkan di Valencia, kawasan yang paling teruk terjejas.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Polis buru lelaki di Berlin selepas tinggalkan bahan letupan di stesen kereta api
Penyiasat terus mencari lelaki itu yang melarikan diri dari tempat kejadian di stesen kereta api Neukolln, selatan Berlin.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja dahului senarai penerima darjah, pingat kebesaran Perak
Syed Danial, 80 tahun, dianugerahkan darjah tertinggi negeri iaitu Darjah Dato' Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak (SPMP) yang membawa gelaran Datuk Seri.
Thu Oct 31 2024
16 titik panas global berdepan krisis kelaparan yang serius - Laporan
Laporan oleh FAO dan WFP itu menyatakan bahawa tiada keterjaminan makanan yang akut mengancam 22 negara.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Israel dijangka lancar operasi ke kem pelarian, susulan pengharaman UNRWA - MAHAR
Jismi berkata, RUU yang diluluskan bagi mengharamkan UNRWA adalah bagi memastikan Israel tidak dipertanggungjawabkan ke atas sebarang kezaliman.
Thu Oct 31 2024