Consider This: Social Media (Part 1) — US TikTok Bill Highlights Regulation Issues
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farlina Said, fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at the think tank ISIS Malaysia.
Wed Mar 20 2024
PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call
Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers underscored that Malaysia's foreign policy has consistently opposed occupation.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era
Stubb listed democracy, rule of law and human rights as the core values that Finland's foreign policy would be based on under his leadership.
Fri Mar 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Misplaced blame: Foreign investor confidence and Anwar's foreign policy
The decline in foreign investor confidence in M'sia is a complex issue that cannot be simplistically attributed to domestic policy changes.
Mon Jan 15 2024
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While acknowledging the importance of economic ties with China, the PM must prioritise a more balanced and strategic approach
Tue Dec 26 2023
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100
Henry Kissinger left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, which earned him a controversial Nobel Peace Prize.
Thu Nov 30 2023
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Wed Nov 01 2023
Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?
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Sat May 27 2023
Foreign Ministry's retreat to deliberate future direction of Malaysia's foreign policy
The Retreat involve all heads of department and undersecretaries of the ministry.
Mon Mar 06 2023
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The international community welcomed Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, placing high hopes for Malaysia's foreign policy and diplomacy going forward.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Malaysia's foreign policy to continue - Zambry
The main principles of Malaysia's foreign policy will continue to be maintained, said the new Foreign Minister Senator Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Mon Dec 05 2022
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The country's strategic and policymaking class has been slow to get on board the new strategic concept.
Tue Aug 09 2022
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Joe Biden welcomes Pelosi's contributions to American foreign policy and its policy objectives overseas.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince despite 'pariah' pledge
The talks are seen by rights advocates as at odds with Biden's promise to put human rights at the heart of US foreign policy.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Malaysia shares concept of peaceful coexistence with other countries - Saifuddin
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Thu Jun 09 2022
Pemuda dipenjara lapan bulan, denda 1,500 kerana curi beg sandang wanita sarat hamil
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Fri May 03 2024
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Laporan berita padat dan ringkas #AWANI745 bersama Syaff Shukri
Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini:
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- Indeks kebebasan media Malaysia merudum
- Tersasar daripada landasan keadilan Islam, mufti nasihat henti boikot KK Mart
- Cedera di kepala, kaki dan tangan, polis buru dua individu samun Akhyar Rasid
Saksikan #AWANI745 di saluran 501 Astro AWANI, Astro AWANI apps dan astroawani.com/live-tv
Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini:
- Misi 'pecahkan Tembok Besar China' dan mara ke final Piala Thomas
- Indeks kebebasan media Malaysia merudum
- Tersasar daripada landasan keadilan Islam, mufti nasihat henti boikot KK Mart
- Cedera di kepala, kaki dan tangan, polis buru dua individu samun Akhyar Rasid
Saksikan #AWANI745 di saluran 501 Astro AWANI, Astro AWANI apps dan astroawani.com/live-tv
Fri May 03 2024
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Malaysia placed 107th in the World Press Freedom Index, dropping 34 places from 73rd last year with a score of 52.07 points.
Fri May 03 2024
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Fri May 03 2024
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Fri May 03 2024
Pasaran getah ditutup bercampur-campur untuk hari kedua berturut-turut
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Fri May 03 2024
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Fri May 03 2024
Bursa Malaysia ditutup kukuh, indeks komposit naik 0.59 peratus
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Fri May 03 2024