
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
EU to review Israel ties over Gaza crisis and rights concerns as most members back move while Israel rejects criticism and defends actions.
Wed May 21 2025
UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel, Imposes New Sanctions Over West Bank Violence
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel, summoned the Israeli ambassador, and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s condemnation of Israel’s military escalation in Gaza. The UK also criticized the blockade of humanitarian aid and pledged to review bilateral cooperation under the 2030 roadmap.
Wed May 21 2025
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Syria, Reviews Trade Deal with Israel Amid Gaza Crisis
The European Union has agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria while maintaining restrictions related to the Assad regime and human rights violations. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also announced a review of the EU-Israel trade agreement, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urging Israel to allow aid access.
Wed May 21 2025
PM Anwar terima tabik hormat daripada 31 kapal pada acara Fleet Review
Beliau yang sebelum itu merasmikan upacara pembukaan sektor maritim LIMA'25 disambut Panglima Tentera Laut, Laksamana Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain di atas Kapal Diraja (KD) Perantau yang merupakan sebagai platform utama acara tersebut.
Tue May 20 2025

Australia says it will not compromise on drug subsidies as Trump reviews US prices
Trump aims to close the gap between high US drug prices and cheaper rates abroad, where medicines cost about a third of US prices.
Wed May 14 2025
Mexico expects early review of USMCA pact
Mexico anticipates that the review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), officially scheduled for 2026, may begin as early as the second half of this year, according to Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Tue May 13 2025

MITI welcomes Washington's review of AI chip export rules, citing supply chain gains
Malaysia is working with key partners via its Geoeconomic Command Centre to secure fair access to critical technologies, says MITI.
Thu May 08 2025

Trump administration dismisses climate change evaluation researchers: Report
The dismissal of experts from the National Climate Assessment casts doubt on the future of the congressionally mandated review.
Thu May 01 2025
Consider This: Judicial Appointments — Guarding the Bench
The Government has committed to a review of the Judicial Appointments Commission Act, following calls to remove the Prime Minister’s role in judicial appointments. The timing is crucial. In 2025, three-quarters of the 12-member Federal Court—including the four highest posts in the judiciary—will become vacant this year, as Malaysia’s top judges will reach the mandatory retirement age of 66. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris @MelisaMelina_Idris speaks with Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus, Chairperson of SUHAKAM, who retired Court of Appeal judge in 2015 after serving 23 years on the bench, and lawyer Christopher Leong, who served as the 30th President of Malaysian Bar, from 2013 to 2015.
Wed Apr 23 2025

Tariff wars to hit popular US-made drugs in China, regulator data shows
Popular Western cancer and diabetes drugs are caught in the US-China trade war, risking higher costs for drugmakers, data review shows.
Tue Apr 15 2025
The Future Is Female: Meet Malaysia’s Medical Physics Changemaker
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Yeong Chai Hong, medical physicist and Professor at Taylor's University’s School of Medicine. She is a leading figure in the field of medical physics worldwide, and throughout her career has secured over RM3 million in research grants, owns four patents and has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, three academic books, and two book chapters. She is the current President of the Southeast Asia Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics, and Chair of the Medical Physics World Board of the International Organization for Medical Physics.
Sun Apr 13 2025
Consider This: Racism in Malaysia — A 10-Year Report Card
Pusat KOMAS' latest report, titled: Malaysia Racism Report: A Decade in Review (2015-2024), provides a stark reminder that racism is not just a social issue—it is deeply entrenched in our institutions and policy making. As we navigate Malaysia’s multicultural identity, we ask: Is the country making real progress in tackling racism and racial discrimination? Or are we simply trapped in a cycle of political and social division? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Faribel Maglin Fernandez, Operations Manager at Pusat KOMAS, and Umi Maisarah Kamis, Programme Coordinator at Pusat KOMAS.
Fri Apr 04 2025
Consider This: Millions Left in Crisis: The Fallout of US Foreign Aid Cuts (Part 2)
US President Donald Trump announced in January a pause on foreign aid for an initial 90 days, as part of a sweeping review of government spending. Since then, the majority of the programmes under the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have been terminated. From Bangladesh to Southern Africa, the consequences are already being felt. How much damage has already been done—and is there a way back from this crisis? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Antonino Caradonna, Head of Mission for MSF Bangladesh.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Consider This: Millions Left in Crisis: The Fallout of US Foreign Aid Cuts (Part 1)
US President Donald Trump announced in January a pause on foreign aid for an initial 90 days, as part of a sweeping review of government spending. Since then, the majority of the programmes under the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have been terminated. From Bangladesh to Southern Africa, the consequences are already being felt. How much damage has already been done—and is there a way back from this crisis? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Tom Ellman, Director of the Medical Unit for MSF Southern Africa.
Thu Mar 27 2025

New BAM president must surpass Mohamad Norza's achievements - Rashid Sidek
There needs to be a review to determine whether existing programmes are still relevant, says Datuk Rashid Sidek.
Wed Mar 26 2025

Pope Leo XIV desak Israel benarkan bantuan kemanusiaan ke Gaza
Gesaan ini dibuat selepas Israel mengumumkan pembukaan semula laluan bantuan selepas 11 minggu sekatan, namun PBB melaporkan tiada bantuan telah diedarkan setakat ini.
Wed May 21 2025
Tun Ahmadshah laksana tanggungjawab dengan baik, berdedikasi
Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah Kesembilan Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah yang meninggal dunia semalam telah melaksanakan tugas dan tanggungjawab dengan baik serta dedikasi.
Wed May 21 2025
RM464.5 juta jayakan SKAS menerusi S Pay
Kerajaan Sarawak telah membelanjakan sejumlah RM464.5 juta bagi menjayakan Program Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS).
Wed May 21 2025
Petronas teruskan amanah tertakluk di bawah PDA 1974
Petronas akan meneruskan fungsi, aktiviti dan tanggungjawab yang diamanahkan kepada entiti itu di bawah Akta Kemajuan Petroleum 1974 (PDA 1974) dan peraturan-peraturan di bawahnya.
Wed May 21 2025

Jepun sedia bersama ASEAN hulur bantuan kemanusiaan kepada Myanmar
Duta Besar Jepun ke Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata berkata Jepun berhasrat untuk membantu dan terlibat dalam usaha pemulihan semula Myanmar.
Wed May 21 2025

Kerajaan komited perkukuh agenda ekonomi Bumiputera - Ahmad Zahid
Kerajaan akan terus menyokong serta memperkukuh dasar dan inisiatif berteraskan aspirasi ekonomi Bumiputera agar manfaatnya dapat dinikmati oleh generasi kini dan akan datang.
Wed May 21 2025

Itali desak Israel henti serangan ke atas Gaza, buka laluan bantuan kemanusiaan
Tajani menegaskan keperluan gencatan senjata dan pembebasan tebusan, serta memaklumkan bahawa 52 rakyat Palestin telah dipindahkan ke Jordan dan akan dibawa ke Itali untuk rawatan.
Wed May 21 2025

Ahli Pandu Puteri perlu manfaatkan teknologi - Dr Wan Azizah
Ahli Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia perlu memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi untuk melaksanakan lebih banyak program berimpak tinggi.
Wed May 21 2025
ASEAN 2025 | 21 Mei
Perkembangan ASEAN 2025 setiap jam 6 petang, membawa berita terkini dari negara-negara ASEAN termasuk ekonomi, kemajuan teknologi, dan budaya di rantau ini.
Informasi lengkap mengenai kerjasama serantau, inisiatif pembangunan, serta pencapaian negara-negara ASEAN dalam membentuk masa depan yang lebih mampan dan dinamik
Informasi lengkap mengenai kerjasama serantau, inisiatif pembangunan, serta pencapaian negara-negara ASEAN dalam membentuk masa depan yang lebih mampan dan dinamik
Wed May 21 2025

'Sejak jadi pemain Indonesia, dia fikir dia bintang dunia'
Bekas pemain Twente, Kenneth Perez, beranggapan pemain warisan baharu Indonesia, Mees Hilgers, sebagai 'tidak waras' selepas pemain itu mempamerkan aksi kurang memberansangkan.
Wed May 21 2025