Consider This: OCC Guidelines (Part 2) - Impact on Online Curated Content Platforms
The rise of Online Curated Content (OCC) platforms has revolutionised how audiences consume media, presenting both opportunities and challenges for content creators, distributors, and regulators alike. Recently the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia released its self-regulation guidelines on online curated content. What does this mean for the industry and consumers? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ruben Hattari, Director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia for Netflix.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Consider This: OCC Guidelines (Part 1) - Self-Regulation for Online Curated Content
The rise of Online Curated Content (OCC) platforms has revolutionised how audiences consume media, presenting both opportunities and challenges for content creators, distributors, and regulators alike. Recently the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia released its self-regulation guidelines on online curated content. What does this mean for the industry and consumers? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mediha Mahmood, CEO of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Content Forum. The Content Forum is an industry forum under the MCMC, to oversee and promote self-regulation of content over electronic networked mediums.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Kenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released
More than 400 bodies exhumed so far, of followers whose doomsday cult leader induced them to starve themselves.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Malaysia welcomes adoption of resolution on Gaza, calls on UNSC to ensure Israel oblige
The resolution also demanded an "immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access."
Tue Mar 26 2024
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
AWANI Tonight: US submits draft UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Hamas issues ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes exchanging hostages/prisoners
The releases would include 100 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli prisons and the release of Israeli "female recruits."
Fri Mar 15 2024
Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say
The school children, some older students and members of school staff were abducted on March 7, in the first mass kidnapping in the country.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 2) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 1) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Niaga AWANI: Market Recap: Slight Decline as Investors Await Price Data for Fed Rate Cut Signals
Get the latest insights into the stock market as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced slight declines on Monday, with investors eagerly anticipating this week's release of consumer and producer price data. The outcome of these reports will offer crucial insights into whether the Federal Reserve will move forward with interest rate cuts in the near future. Boeing shares also faced pressure, dropping 3%, amidst ongoing investigations into the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency. While the industrial sector saw losses, the Dow managed to edge higher.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Graduate Employment — The Cost of Weak Beginnings
In 2021, 48.6% of Malaysian graduates were overqualified for their jobs. A lack of jobs that aligned with their qualifications had forced them to opt for low- or semi-skilled jobs with subpar starting pay, which then had significant long-term impact on their salary progression. This is according to a recently released Khazanah Research Institute report titled ‘Shifting Tides: Charting the Career Progression of Malaysia’s Skilled Talents’ which focused on the challenges faced by Malaysian graduates during their transition from higher education into the workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to KRI Deputy Director of Research, Hawati Abdul Hamid, and KRI Research Associate, Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim.
Mon Mar 11 2024
South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel
South Africa warned that people in Gaza facing starvation and asked court to order all parties cease hostilities and release all hostages.
Thu Mar 07 2024
ASEAN summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions
The summit is also expected to release joint declaration that outlines ASEAN's position on Israel-Gaza war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Biden hopes for ceasefire in days as Israelis, Hamas take part in Qatar talks
The warring parties appeared to close in on a deal during negotiations in Qatar that also aim to broker the release of hostages.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Ops Lebih Muatan: JPJ keluar 126 notis saman, 13 kenderaan barangan dikenakan tindakan
Sebanyak 126 notis saman dikeluarkan JPJ Pulau Pinang terhadap pemandu kenderaan barangan menerusi Ops Khas Lebih Muatan di sekitar negeri ini.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Bas terbalik di Lebuh Raya Karak
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Lelaki mengaku rogol, cabul anak kandung
Dia didakwa melakukan perbuatan itu di sebuah rumah di Kampung Seri Rahmat, Batu Gajah pada jam 10 hingga 12 malam, Februari lalu.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Piala Uber: Pearly ambil sudut positif jika tidak ke Chengdu
Pearly Tan tidak berasa kecil hati sekiranya beliau dan pasangan M. Thinaah, tidak disenaraikan ke skuad Piala Uber 2024 di Chengdu, China.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Bubur Lambuk Ayam Belanda hidangan istimewa di Kampung Parit Sikom
Istimewa Ramadan 2024, penduduk kampung Parit Sikom, Pontian, Johor menikmati hidangan istimewa, Bubur Lambuk Ayam Belanda, yang diedarkan sebanyak 500 pek .
Fri Mar 29 2024
Penguasaan asas teknologi AI sangat penting untuk pelajar
Penguasaan terhadap asas AI adalah perlu dan penting seiring dengan penguasaan 3M (menulis, mengira dan membaca).
Fri Mar 29 2024
Pasaran saham ST1 positif, dijangka berterusan sehingga H2
Pasaran FBM KLCI mencatat prestasi baik dengan pulangan sekitar 5.7%. Imran Yassin Md Yusof, Ketua MIDF Research, menjangkakan sentimen positif akan berterusan sehingga separuh kedua tahun ini. Sektor cemerlang termasuk utiliti, hartanah, dan pembinaan.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Peningkatan IHPR beri petanda positif kepada perdagangan
Menurut Pengarah Program MBA, Putra Business School (PBS), Prof Madya Dr. Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff, prestasi Indeks Harga Pengeluar (IHPR) Pengeluaran Tempatan Malaysia yang meningkat pada Februari 2024 menyifatkan pertumbuhan perdagangan berada di tahap yang baik.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Jangan ambil tindakan sendiri, Malaysia ada undang-undang - KPN
Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain memberi amaran dan peringatan keras kepada orang ramai untuk tidak mengambil tindakan sendiri.
Fri Mar 29 2024
SolaRIS memberdaya permintaan solar, tingkat peluang kerja - Pakar
Permohonan boleh dibuat bermula 1 April sehingga 31 Disember 2024 dan permohonan NEM Rakyat yang telah diperolehi perlu beroperasi selewat-lewatnya 31 Mac 2025, atau sehingga kesemua kuota rebat SolaRIS habis diagihkan, yang mana terdahulu.
Fri Mar 29 2024