A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump
Donald Trump promises a new golden age, casting himself as a uniter.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Consider This: Freedom of Expression — A Blueprint for Media Law Reform
The Centre for Law and Democracy has recently released a Media Law Reform Blueprint to outline ways to strengthen foundational rights in Malaysia, including the freedom of expression, the right to information, and the independent regulation of media. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Toby Mendel, Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Democracy, a Canada-based non-profit human rights organisation. He is also the author of the report ‘Malaysia: Media Law Reform Blueprint’.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump announces 'DOGE' advisory group, attracting instant lawsuits
'DOGE' is run by Elon Musk and has grandiose goals of eliminating entire federal agencies and cutting three quarters of federal govt jobs.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Polis terima tiga laporan terhadap Harith Iskander
Polis Johor menerima tiga laporan terhadap pelawak Harith Iskander yang didakwa menghina agama Islam menerusi hantaran dimuat naik di Facebook.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump announces purge of over 1,000 Biden appointees
The step is likely to reignite concerns that the president aims to replace Biden appointees with individuals faithful to his agenda.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled
Hamas is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of a complex ceasefire deal reached with Israel this month.
Tue Jan 21 2025
After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 attackers is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria
NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically, economically and militarily.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025
AWANI Tonight: Will tariffs take centre stage in Trump’s first 100 days?
Southeast Asian companies are preparing for the impact of stricter tariffs under Donald Trump’s second term, and Malaysia is no exception. Astro AWANI correspondent Faye Kwan looks at the implications ahead of his inauguration with Prof Saeed Khan from Wayne State University.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025
South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
Donald Trump is the first US president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Banci Pertanian 2024: Asas Data untuk Kemajuan Sektor Pertanian Malaysia
Banci Pertanian 2024 telah selesai pada 10 Oktober 2024, tetapi peluang masih ada. Survei Penilaian Liputan Banci sedang berlangsung hingga 31 Januari 2025. Jika terlepas bancian utama, daftar sekarang di Portal Banci Pertanian atau Portal DOSM. Kerjasama anda penting untuk pembangunan sektor pertanian Malaysia yang lebih maju dan berdaya saing. Jangan lepaskan peluang ini.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Insiden kematian Dr Tay: Tiada insiden buli seperti yang didakwa - Pasukan Petugas Khas
Siasatan dapati mendiang alami tekanan akibat beban kerja, walaupun tugasan itu masih terkandung dalam skop huraian kerja beliau.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump lancar projek mega AI AS$500 bilion dengan Openai, Softbank, Oracle
Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump mengumumkan inisiatif pelaburan kecerdasan buatan (AI) besar-besaran bernilai AS$500 bilion.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Tiada unsur buli dalam kes kematian doktor pakar Hospital Lahad Datu - PPKLD
Pasukan Petugas Khas Lahad Datu (PPKLD) merumuskan tiada isu buli dalam kes kematian doktor pakar Hospital Lahad Datu yang didakwa dibuli ketua jabatan, kata Pengerusinya, Tan Sri Borhan Dolah.
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Wed Jan 22 2025
Ketua tentera Israel letak jawatan akibat serangan Hamas
Ketua tentera Israel, Herzi Halevi, mengumumkan akan meletak jawatan pada 6 Mac sebagai tanda bertanggungjawab atas kegagalan keselamatan semasa serangan Hamas dari Gaza pada 7 Oktober 2023.
Halevi, yang dijangka berundur selepas peristiwa berdarah dalam sejarah Israel itu, menyatakan bahawa beliau akan menyelesaikan siasatan Angkatan Pertahanan Israel (IDF) mengenai serangan tersebut dan meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan IDF menghadapi cabaran keselamatan.
Halevi, yang dijangka berundur selepas peristiwa berdarah dalam sejarah Israel itu, menyatakan bahawa beliau akan menyelesaikan siasatan Angkatan Pertahanan Israel (IDF) mengenai serangan tersebut dan meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan IDF menghadapi cabaran keselamatan.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Jepun akan perkukuh pertahanan di Asia Timur
Jepun bertekad untuk terus memperkuatkan keupayaan pertahanannya berikutan situasi keselamatan yang semakin mencabar di Asia Timur, menurut Menteri Luar Jepun dalam satu pertemuan di Washington.
Menteri Luar Jepun, Takeshi Iwaya menegaskan bahawa Jepun tidak mempunyai pilihan selain terus meningkatkan keupayaan pertahanannya untuk menghadapi cabaran keselamatan serantau.
Menteri Luar Jepun, Takeshi Iwaya menegaskan bahawa Jepun tidak mempunyai pilihan selain terus meningkatkan keupayaan pertahanannya untuk menghadapi cabaran keselamatan serantau.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Penduduk DUN Paloh desak pembinaan balai bomba baru
Lebih 20,000 penduduk DUN Paloh, Kelantan, mohon kerajaan bina balai bomba untuk elak kerugian besar dalam kebakaran dan kecemasan.
Wed Jan 22 2025
PGA rampas kerbau disyaki diseludup dari Thailand
Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata rampasan dilakukan sepasukan anggota Batalion 9 PGA ketika menjalankan Op Taring Wawasan kira-kira 2.30 pagi.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Kes pukul OKU: Peguam tuntut hukuman lebih berat
Peguam Khairul Amin Abdullah gesa suspek kes pukul OKU di Chukai dituduh di bawah seksyen lebih berat demi keadilan mangsa, Ahmad Nor Al Faizan.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Dua lemas ketika mandi di Pantai Bayu Impian
Menurut Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Tinggi Supt Yusof Othman, pihaknya menerima maklumat pada 5.30 petang dan melalui siasatan awal mendapati terdapat lima individu bersaudara ke kawasan pantai untuk mandi sebelum dihanyutkan.
Wed Jan 22 2025