WEF2025: The Geoeconomics of Energy and Materials
In an increasingly volatile geopolitical and technological landscape, where should leaders focus their attention to effectively shape the geoeconomics of energy and materials?
Tue Jan 21 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035
From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The Future Is Female: Sustainable Development — Science Panels of the Amazon & Congo Basin
The Amazon and Congo Basin rainforests are two of Earth’s most vital ecosystems, yet they face threats that could forever alter their futures—and ours. These ecosystems are under immense pressure from deforestation, exploitation, and the mounting impacts of climate change. Established under the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), the Science Panel for the Amazon and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin are bringing together the world’s leading scientists, Indigenous voices, and policymakers to deliver solutions that could shape the future of these vital regions. On this episode of The Future Is Female, Melisa Idris speaks with Emma Torres, Vice President for the Americas, and Head of the New York office for the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. She’s also the Strategic Coordinator of the Science Panel for the Amazon, and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Consider This: Who Is Middle Class, Really?
For years, Malaysia has relied on the B40, M40, and T20 income classifications to shape policies and understand the nation’s economic strata. But recent debate sparked Budget 2025’s reference to ‘the T15’— said the wealthiest segment of the population— has exposed fault lines in our framework of economic stratification. A recent working paper from the Khazanah Research Institute, titled Searching for the ‘Poor’ and ‘Middle Class’ in Malaysia, challenges the very foundation of these categories and proposes new classifications to better reflect Malaysians economic realities. If the middle class isn’t what we thought it was, what does that mean for subsidy rationalisation and targeted benefits? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute and Gregory Ho, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris
Most of the samples of the ball-shaped debris were the size of marbles, with some larger, says Northern Beaches Council.
Tue Jan 14 2025
AWANI Pagi : ASEAN Kita: Towards a greener
Explore how Malaysia’s vision for green initiatives and sustainable development can take shape in conjunction with its chairmanship of ASEAN this year. Also, discover how youth advocacy, ESG leadership, and regional collaboration can drive a greener, more resilient future for ASEAN, only on ASEAN Kita.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Key trends and challenges from 2024, insights for 2025
Dive into the pivotal trends that shaped Malaysia's property market in 2024 and uncover expert insights for navigating the challenges and opportunities of 2025 with Sr Sulaiman Saheh, Director of Research at Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd. Discover the surprising trends that shaped the past year and get expert predictions for 2025. From market dynamics and affordability to sustainability and foreign investment, this interview covers all the critical insights you need to navigate the property landscape.
Fri Jan 10 2025
Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime
Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who spent 14 years infiltrating some of the UK’s most dangerous criminal networks. His frontline experience with law enforcement showed him the unintended consequences of drug prohibition—consequences that not only shaped his perspective but have also made him a leading voice for global drug policy reform. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris explores how the war on drugs and prohibition policies have created lucrative black markets, which are often controlled by organised crime groups. Neil Woods is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) which is a group made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement, advocating for evidence-based drug policy and criminal justice reforms.
Mon Jan 06 2025
ASEAN Kita: Balancing Neutrality, Unity, and Stability
In the inaugural episode of ASEAN KITA, former Foreign Affairs Minister, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar explores ASEAN’s principles of neutrality, centrality, and harmony. How will these shape its future as Malaysia prepares for the 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship? Join us at 9:30am.
Wed Jan 01 2025
#AWANIByte: HUAWEI Melancarkan Mate X6 dan FreeBuds Pro 4
HUAWEI Malaysia telah melancarkan produk flagship terbarunya, HUAWEI Mate X6 dan HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4, yang menampilkan inovasi terkini untuk pengguna.
HUAWEI Mate X6 hadir dengan paparan besar untuk pengalaman visual yang imersif, disertai ciri Live Multi-Task yang membolehkan pengguna menggunakan tiga aplikasi serentak. Kamera Ultra Chroma XMAGE yang dinaik taraf memberikan hasil rakaman gambar dengan warna yang lebih semula jadi.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4 pula dilengkapi teknologi Pembatalan Hingar Dinamik Pintar (Intelligent Dynamic ANC) yang secara automatik menyesuaikan prestasi pembatalan hingar mengikut keadaan semasa. Dengan Shape Memory Foam Ear Tips, ia mengurangkan hingar sehingga 50% lebih baik berbanding generasi sebelumnya, memberikan keselesaan yang sesuai dengan saluran telinga pengguna.
Pratempah HUAWEI Mate X6 pada RM8,688 dan dapat hadiah bernilai sehingga RM8,098, termasuk rebat tukar beli RM2,000
Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari:
Laman web rasmi Huawei: https://bit.ly/41KLyST
Shopee: https://bit.ly/49TtBUj
HUAWEI Mate X6 hadir dengan paparan besar untuk pengalaman visual yang imersif, disertai ciri Live Multi-Task yang membolehkan pengguna menggunakan tiga aplikasi serentak. Kamera Ultra Chroma XMAGE yang dinaik taraf memberikan hasil rakaman gambar dengan warna yang lebih semula jadi.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4 pula dilengkapi teknologi Pembatalan Hingar Dinamik Pintar (Intelligent Dynamic ANC) yang secara automatik menyesuaikan prestasi pembatalan hingar mengikut keadaan semasa. Dengan Shape Memory Foam Ear Tips, ia mengurangkan hingar sehingga 50% lebih baik berbanding generasi sebelumnya, memberikan keselesaan yang sesuai dengan saluran telinga pengguna.
Pratempah HUAWEI Mate X6 pada RM8,688 dan dapat hadiah bernilai sehingga RM8,098, termasuk rebat tukar beli RM2,000
Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari:
Laman web rasmi Huawei: https://bit.ly/41KLyST
Shopee: https://bit.ly/49TtBUj
Mon Dec 23 2024
PM calls for ASEAN's second renaissance to shape a sustainable future
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says ASEAN must stand united or risk succumbing to divisive forces.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Consider This: Climate Policy — What's Next for Malaysia in 2025
Following the conclusion of COP29 in Baku, the global climate conversation shifts once again to action—or the lack of it. What lessons can we draw from those global negotiations? And might they shape Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability. His new book is titled ‘Saving the Planet: Climate and Environmental Lessons from Malaysia and Beyond’.
Thu Dec 12 2024
PayNet and AWS shape future-ready talents in financial services
Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet), in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), celebrated the inaugural cohort of Program Akar powered by AWS re/Start, an industry-first initiative designed to equip future leaders with globally recognised cloud skills for Malaysia’s Financial Services Industry (FSI), starting the programme with 100 students in 2024. The pilot programme successfully trained its first 50 students in July with industry-recognised AWS Cloud Practitioner Certifications, training in Digital Payments and focused pathways and mentorships to gain future permanent roles at their target companies. Upon graduation, the programme will commence the next cohort in Q1 of 2025.
Wed Nov 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] From definition to defence: Navigating the complexities of terrorism
The definition of terrorism has evolved over time, shaped by socio-political contexts like revolutions, regimes, repression, and wars.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Niaga Spotlight with Tehmina Kaoosji: Budget 2025 highlights
Niaga Spotlight Budget 2025 Highlights focuses on tax incentives, subsidies and the Oil & Gas industry. Lavindran Sandragasu, Tax Partner, PwC Malaysia discusses how Budget 2025 allocations will impact and shape the year ahead for the Rakyat and key sectors.
Fri Oct 25 2024
AWANI Borneo [30/1/2025] – Banjir di Bintulu | Bantuan bencana | Situasi di Kalimantan
AWANI Borneo Khamis, 30 Januari 2025 bersama Assim Hassan.
Banjir Bintulu terburuk dalam tempoh 70 tahun.
Semua aset telah digerakkan ke kawasan terjejas - Zahid
Ratusan terkandas di Pos Keselamatan Sempadan Entikong.
Banjir Bintulu terburuk dalam tempoh 70 tahun.
Semua aset telah digerakkan ke kawasan terjejas - Zahid
Ratusan terkandas di Pos Keselamatan Sempadan Entikong.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Ratusan terkandas di Pos Keselamatan Sempadan Entikong
Laporan terkini situasi banjir di Pontianak selepas ratusan penumpang terkandas di Pos Keselamatan Sempadan Entikong, Kalimantan Barat.
Dwi Nardi, Ketua KOMPAS TV Biro Kalimantan
Dwi Nardi, Ketua KOMPAS TV Biro Kalimantan
Thu Jan 30 2025
Utamakan keselamatan, sambut Tahun Baharu Cina bersederhana
Biarpun terpaksa berlindung di PPS setelah kediaman diancam bencana tanah runtuh, ia tidak mematahkan semangat sebuah keluarga kecil di Kampung Lereng Bukit, Miri untuk menyambut tahun baharu cina secara ala kadar.
Thu Jan 30 2025
RM1,000 bantuan awal akan disalurkan
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Fadilah Yusuf berkata RM1,000 akan disalurkan kepada mangsa banjir mengikut SOP sedia ada, dan bantuan tambahan akan ditentukan selepas berbincang dengan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jan 30 2025
P. Pinang tambah CCTV di Seberang Perai pastikan terus jadi bandar selamat
Ketika ini terdapat lebih 200 CCTV di kawasan itu dan pihaknya merancang untuk menambah sehingga 1,000 CCTV bagi meningkatkan pemantauan.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Aerotrain: Kelewatan yang tidak memenuhi jangkaan
Kelewatan dalam menyambung semula perkhidmatan Aerotrain di KLIA, pada asalnya dijadualkan pada Januari 2025, dilihat sebagai mengecewakan selepas lebih dua tahun menantikannya.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Anggota bomba luar kawasan dikerahkan bantu Bintulu - Tiong
Ahli Parlimen Bintulu Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing dalam kenyataan berkata mereka dijangka tiba esok.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Hamas bebaskan askar wanita Israel di bawah perjanjian gencatan senjata Gaza
Agam Berger diserahkan kepada wakil Jawatankuasa Antarabangsa Palang Merah di kawasan Al-Razan di Kem Pelarian Jabalia di utara Gaza.
Thu Jan 30 2025
ASEAN 2025 | 30 Jan
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.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Lebih 70 etnik Rohingya tiba di Aceh pada Rabu
: Lebih 70 etnik Rohingya dilaporkan tiba di Aceh, Indonesia menerusi sebuah bot kayu pada petang Rabu.
Thu Jan 30 2025