Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 2] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 1] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Consider This: Children (Part 1) - Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Kids
Children and adolescents in Malaysia today are spending more time than ever using screens and social media, with the number of hours spent online having risen sharply since the pandemic. What are the potential health impacts of early exposure and excessive usage of screen-based media among young children? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Catherine Thamarai Arumugam, Public Health Medicine Specialist and Medical Lecturer with the Department of Social & Preventive Medicine at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel
Malaysia is hoping to attract 5-7 million Chinese visitors this year, which would be almost double pre-pandemic levels.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage
"Plaza Suite" was set to open in New York in spring 2020 but the curtains came down when the COVID pandemic hit.
Wed Jan 31 2024
COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally
One of the big benefits that came from the pandemic was this huge global investment in infrastructure, said John Sillitoe.
Sat Jan 27 2024
World may miss May deadline for pandemic accord, WHO head warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed said "time is very short, and there are several outstanding issues that remain to be resolved."
Tue Jan 23 2024
France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset
Gabriel Attal, a close Emmanuel Macron ally, became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic.
Tue Jan 09 2024
AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023
820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab
Lukanisman Awang Saun said global disruption in supply of HPV vaccines caused by COVID-19 pandemic affected the delivery of HPV vaccination.
Tue Oct 17 2023
What do we know about long COVID in kids?
It's hard to live with the uncertainty of not knowing how long symptoms will last.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
People are often unaware particular work roles, environments, responsibilities and work-related relocation is often what causes loneliness.
Sat Sep 30 2023
IDFR lancar buku mengenai pengalaman diplomat urus pandemik COVID-19, diplomasi ekonomi
Antara kisah paling menarik dalam buku 'Diplomacy Through the Pandemic' ialah daripada Duta Malaysia ke Iran, Datuk Rustam Yahaya.
Tue Sep 26 2023
In a first, RNA is recovered from extinct Tasmanian tiger
Recovering RNA from old viruses also could help decipher the cause of past pandemics.
Sat Sep 23 2023
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Ahli keluarga menggigil terima berita kematian Sivasutan
Sivanesan berkata hatinya luluh apabila mengetahui Sivasutan pula disahkan sebagai seorang daripada mangsa yang maut dalam nahas itu.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Adik mahu kakak dikebumi di Sarawak
Pelajar tingkatan empat itu berkata kali terakhir dia bertemu dengan kakaknya pada sambutan Hari Gawai tahun lepas.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Jualan kenderaan baharu Malaysia susut 10 peratus - MAA
Jualan kenderaan baharu Malaysia pada Mac 2024 susut 10 peratus kepada 71,052 unit, berbanding 78,881 yang didaftarkan pada bulan yang sama tahun lepas, kata Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA).
Tue Apr 23 2024
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang catat peningkatan penumpang lima peratus pada Mac 2024
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang (PEN) merekodkan pertambahan pergerakan penumpang sebanyak lima peratus, meningkat kepada 328,000 daripada 313,000 penumpang pada bulan sebelumnya.
Tue Apr 23 2024
[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Nahas helikopter Lumut: Wajah semua mangsa sudah dikeluarkan TLDM
HRPB maklumkan bedah siasat mungkin selesai pada Rabu.
Tue Apr 23 2024
FINAS taja caruman SKSPS bagi 4,500 penggiat seni selama setahun - Fahmi
FINAS akan menaja 4,500 penggiat seni tanah air di bawah SKSPS Perkeso dengan caruman RM23.30 bagi setiap orang, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan tajaan bernilai RM104,850.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Gabungan golf dan bola sepak, footgolf sukan santai dan menyeronokkan
Footgolf menggabungkan dua sukan paling popular di dunia iaitu bola sepak dan golf, dengan kaki berfungsi sebagai kayu golf untuk menendang bola sepak saiz lima ke lubang yang ditetapkan.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Misi sekali lagi ditangguhkan, dijangka berlepas pada Jumaat
Ketika ini lokasi kapal memulakan pelayaran akan ditukarkan ke satu lokasi yang akan diumumkan dalam masa terdekat.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Pihak produksi masih terima Naim Daniel jika ubah fikiran
Ketua saluran Astro Ria, Norzeha Mohd Salleh memberitahu bahawa pihak produksi masih lagi memberi ruang kepada penyanyi tersebut untuk mempertimbangkan semula tawaran yang diberikan.
Tue Apr 23 2024
The Hardest Singing Show cabar kreativiti penyanyi tempatan
Program The Hardest Singing Show mencari satu juara yang mampu menyahut cabaran kreativiti luar limitasi.
Tue Apr 23 2024