Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 2) - Leadership Transition Lessons for Malaysia?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Wed May 15 2024
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 1) - Lawrence Wong’s Premiership, A new Chapter?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Ja Ian Chong from the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.
Wed May 15 2024
Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 2) - Can A National Sugar Reduction Plan Work?
Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Geeta Appannah, President of the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity and lecturer at the Department of Nutrition at UPM’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Tue May 07 2024
Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 1) - Consider Social Determinants of Dietary Habits
Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Teoh Ai Ni, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute, where her research covers nutrition, public health, and food insecurity. Before joining KRI, she worked as a nutritionist working with the Singapore Health Promotion Board to deliver and manage health-promoting activities.
Tue May 07 2024
Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, spire collapses
The historic building, whose spire was shaped as the tails of four dragons intertwined, had been under renovation when the fire broke out.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness
Why are some people left-handed while most are righties?
Sat Apr 06 2024
Hollywood hat trick: Artisan shaped the look of 'Oppenheimer'
To create the look of renowned physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer for the big screen, his trademark hat had to be just right.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Barbie turns 65 in a world of vast doll diversity
In 2024, as Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, the dolls are produced in a diversity of colors, hair textures, body shapes and more.
Fri Mar 08 2024
'Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him
Joko Widodo will step down this October, but with an 80% approval rating he holds huge sway over Indonesia's 205 million voters.
Tue Feb 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] The barbaric conduct of the Israeli state must be stopped
The genocidal violence unleashed by Israel in Occupied Palestine since October 7 has produced unspeakable tragedy and suffering for the Palestinian people.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence
As the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) between Johor and Singapore takes shape, along with the development of a special financial zone in Forest City, there will be a bright future for the state.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired
Subtu uses the braille alphabet to reveal the images' shapes, colours and dimensions for the visually impaired to enjoy graffiti art.
Sat Sep 16 2023
AmBank lancar AmBank Signature Priority Private
AmBank Signature Priority Private direka untuk pelanggan mewah dengan aset di bawah pengurusan (AUM) minimum sebanyak RM2 juta.
Sat Aug 26 2023
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Politics as a Pathway to Equality
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris explores how gender roles, stereotypes, and societal expectations shape the prospects of women in political parties, and the urgent need for change. She speaks to Dr Ummu Atiyah Ahmad Zakuan, Associate Professor at UUM and advocate for gender equality, about strategies to create a more inclusive and equal political landscape.
Sun Jul 23 2023
Ice cream inspired by Thai temple tiles cools admiring tourists
The elaborately-shaped ice cream depicts intricate patterns inspired by the tiles of the Wat Arun pagoda.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Lebih 120 mayat rakyat Palestin dijumpai dua hari selepas tentera Israel tinggalkan kem Jabalia
Lebih daripada 120 mayat rakyat Palestin telah dijumpai daripada runtuhan, dua hari selepas tentera Israel meninggalkan Kem Jabalia di utara Semenanjung Gaza, lapor Agensi Anadolu (AA).
Sun Jun 02 2024
Zulkifli sempat hantar isyarat kecemasan kepada keluarga
Allahyarham Zulkifli sempat menghantar isyarat kecemasan ketika terkandas di kawasan berhampiran puncak Gunung Denali.
Sun Jun 02 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Telefon bimbit dirampas untuk siasatan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi
Sun Jun 02 2024
Kisah doktor TH: Wukuf 'Safari' di Arafah, ala medan tempur pula di Muzdalifah
Di celah-celah kisah haji dan falsafah pengorbanan serta penyucian jiwa, ada jasa yang cukup besar dilakukan manusia kepada manusia lain tetapi jarang diangkat setinggi darjatnya.
Sun Jun 02 2024
Lelaki warga China lemas jatuh dari tongkang besi
Seorang pekerja warga China ditemukan lemas selepas terjatuh dari tongkang besi ketika menjalankan kerja-kerja di laut dalam kejadian di perairan berhampiran Pulau Tikus, di sini hari ini.
Sun Jun 02 2024
AWANI 7:45 [02/06/2024] – Bakal Pilihan Raya Kecil? | Kajian tempoh lima tahun | Tangkapan bantu siasatan | Termasuk pelbagai inisiatif TVET
Laporan berita padat dan ringkas #AWANI745 bersama Dzulfitri Yusof
Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini:
- Enam Ahli Parlimen dan seorang Adun Bersatu gugur ahli, hilang kerusi
- Remaja hisap vape meningkat mendadak kepada 14.9 peratus
- Tiada tangkapan terbaru, siasatan tumpu ibu bapa Zayn Rayyan
- 12 kementerian terbabit TVET, tiada alasan untuk gagal
Saksikan #AWANI745 di saluran 501 Astro AWANI, Astro AWANI apps dan astroawani.com/live-tv
Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini:
- Enam Ahli Parlimen dan seorang Adun Bersatu gugur ahli, hilang kerusi
- Remaja hisap vape meningkat mendadak kepada 14.9 peratus
- Tiada tangkapan terbaru, siasatan tumpu ibu bapa Zayn Rayyan
- 12 kementerian terbabit TVET, tiada alasan untuk gagal
Saksikan #AWANI745 di saluran 501 Astro AWANI, Astro AWANI apps dan astroawani.com/live-tv
Sun Jun 02 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Sungai Kandis bertukar biru bukan punca dari kilang - JAS
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sun Jun 02 2024
PRK Sungai Bakap: AMK harap orang muda dipilih jadi calon
AMK akan mencadangkan beberapa nama calon berpotensi yang dapat mewakili suara golongan muda dalam PRK DUN Sungai Bakap akan datang.
Sun Jun 02 2024
Kemalangan di Gua Musang: Suami isteri maut, dua anak cedera
Seorang anggota tentera bersama isteri maut manakala dua anak mereka cedera dalam kemalangan di Kilometer 43 Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing hari ini.
Sun Jun 02 2024
Rotasing! Apa lagi yang peserta bakal tonjolkan
Sudah tiga minggu berlangsung peserta The Hardest Singing Show (THSS) benar-benar memberikan kreativiti terbaik bagi menyahut setiap cabaran yang diberikan.
Namun apakah tema untuk minggu ini?
Rakan setugas Asyraf sudah sedia untuk membawakan laporan mingguan THSS.
Namun apakah tema untuk minggu ini?
Rakan setugas Asyraf sudah sedia untuk membawakan laporan mingguan THSS.
Sun Jun 02 2024