Consider This: Ombudsman Office (Part 1) - Restructuring Msia’s Oversight Mechanisms
The Government was set to establish an Ombudsman Office, tasked with managing and investigating complaints against the public service. The legislation underpinning it was initially slated to be tabled in Parliament last October but has been delayed pending re-evaluation of its scope, function and role. What’s behind the delay? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Pushpan Murugiah CEO of The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism. The C4 recently released a paper detailing its proposed structure, the Ombudsman office.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Consider This: KL Local Plan 2040 (Part 2) — Community-Centric City or Commerce-Focused? KL Local Plan 2040 (Part 2) — Community-Centric City or Commerce-Focused?
The Draft of the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 has been exhibited for public review and DBKL is now inviting city dwellers to give their feedback over the next month. The KL Local Plan has more details than the Structure Plan, spelling out the proposed land use zones and plot ratio and development density for each lot in KL. It will guide all of the city’s development policies and local planning in the next two decades. Is the KL Local Plan in line with the KL we want? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly and Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin.
Tue Mar 19 2024
KL Local Plan 2040 (Part 1) — What Is Our Collective Vision for the City?
The Draft of the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 has been exhibited for public review and DBKL is now inviting city dwellers to give their feedback over the next month. The KL Local Plan has more details than the Structure Plan, spelling out the proposed land use zones and plot ratio and development density for each lot in KL. It will guide all of the city’s development policies and local planning in the next two decades. Is the KL Local Plan in line with the KL we want? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly and Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Consider This: Madani Rice (Part 2) - RM30 for 10kg, A Feasible Pricing Structure?
Last Wednesday the chairman of the food prices committee under the National Cost-of-Living Action Council announced a plan to combine local white rice and imported white rice into one category, which will be known as Malaysia Madani rice. What implications would this have on Malaysia’s rice supply chain? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Dr Ameer Ali Mydin, Managing Director of the hypermarket & emporium chain, Mydin.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Results of public service salary review to be announced in 2025 Budget - PSD
Decisions on the improvement of the civil service salary structure system is expected to be announced during the tabling of the 2025 Budget this year.
Wed Feb 14 2024
KPKM, with help from MYCC, to investigate rice cartel claims
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the investigation is expected to take time as MyCC needs to understand the overall structure of the industry.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Building collapse: Three dead, two injured, four feared buried under the rubble - Police
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department said the SAR team was now removing the collapsed structure using heavy machinery.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Choice between SST, GST hinges on nation's economic goals - MOF
Despite the differences in structures, both the SST and GST offer an important fiscal tool to fund government programmes and projects.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Zambia find shows humans have built with wood for 476,000 years
These artifacts represent the oldest-known example of humans building wooden structures.
Sat Sep 23 2023
Unpacking the structure of modern cybercrime organisations
Organisations now contend with a new breed of cybercriminals fiercely competing amongst themselves to claim a bigger stake in a highly lucrative market.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Blood test for Parkinson's disease promising in early study
The new blood test measures DNA damage in mitochondria, the structures inside cells that generate energy for cellular functions.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Penang LRT project: MRT Corp to do feasibility study for underground and undersea lin
Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow said the LRT line in the state would be an "elevated structure" and not underground.
Fri Aug 18 2023
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
Structures were swept away under rocks and falling trees, roads had caved in, and power and the railway network disrupted.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Roof structure of five-storey building collapses, several vehicles damaged
Police said the premises is closed as a safety measure and the Fire and Rescue Department is investigating the cause of the collapse.
Wed Aug 16 2023
At least two killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok
The elevated overpass, was being lifted by a crane when it overturned, sending the concrete and steel structure crashing down.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Kesuma percepat penubuhan Suruhanjaya Pekerja Gig, laporan interim Jun ini
Steven Sim berkata kajian sedang dilakukan dengan kerjasama Universiti Malaya (UM) sebelum laporan interim dijangka dibentangkan kepada Kabinet menjelang 1 Jun ini.
Wed May 01 2024
Malaysia tutup kempen Piala Uber dengan kemenangan 4-1 ke atas Australia
Malaysia mendahului dalam perlawanan pembukaan menerusi pemain perseorangan wanita profesional negara Goh Jin Wei yang menewaskan Tiffany Ho, 21-6, 21-12.
Wed May 01 2024
Impak gaji penjawat awam naik lebih 13 peratus
Ketua Ekonomi Buruh di Kementerian Sumber Manusia dan Emiratisasi, Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE), Dr Yusof Saari berkata kenaikan gaji penjawat awam bakal memberi impak positif kepada pemulihan ekonomi. #AWANInews
Wed May 01 2024
3 terbunuh serangan peluru berpandu Rusia
Serangan turut mengakibatkan kerosakan infrastruktur awam.
Wed May 01 2024
Rumah kosong di Jepun pecah rekod, 9 juta unit
Jumlah rumah kosong di Jepun meningkat kepada rekod baharu 9 juta setakat Oktober 2023, iaitu kenaikan sebanyak 510,000 daripada tinjauan sebelumnya yang dijalankan pada 2018.
Wed May 01 2024
Kenaikan gaji penjawat awam akan diperincikan semasa pembentangan Belanjawan 2025 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil berkata kenaikan gaji melebihi 13 peratus itu membuktikan komitmen kerajaan kepada penjawat awam.
Wed May 01 2024
Australia peruntukan AUD1 bilion banteras keganasan domestik, seksual
Perdana Menteri Australian umumkan peruntukan AUD1 bilion tangani jenayah kegasanan domestik dan seksual yang disifatkan sebagai krisis nasional negara itu.
Wed May 01 2024
Puluhan kakitangan berhimpun di Universiti Stanford
Universiti Standford, California antara puluhan institusi yang menyertai protes menggesa menghentikan pembunuhan beramai-ramai terhadap Gaza akibat serangan Israel.
Wed May 01 2024
Polis masuk Universiti Columbia, tahan beberapa individu
Pada Selasa, pelajar Universiti Colombia berikrar meneruskan siri protes di kampus sebagai solidariti menyokong Palestin, sekali gus melawan usaha pihak universiti untuk menghentikan mereka.
Wed May 01 2024
Tempat kediaman tertinggi dunia akan dibina di Dubai
Ia akan memintas menara Central Park Tower di New York yang berketinggian 472 meter.
Wed May 01 2024