Significant rise in provocative content on social media - MCMC
Some 35,490 postings of provocative content were taken down in 2023, while 27,115 pieces of content were removed in the first two months of the year
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Tonight: Supporting the rise of neurodivergent individuals at the workforce
As we expect a rise in neurodivergent individuals joining higher ranks in the workforce in the coming years, Universiti Malaya's Dr Safiah Omar weighs in on how to better support them to ensure inclusivity and diversity at the workforce.
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Wed Mar 27 2024
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
AWANI Tonight: 27 March 2024
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1. Govt announces additional SOPs in daycare centres to prevent abuse
2. Supporting the rise of neurodivergent individuals at the workforce
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1. Govt announces additional SOPs in daycare centres to prevent abuse
2. Supporting the rise of neurodivergent individuals at the workforce
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Wed Mar 27 2024
SST hike and property affordability
How does the rise of SST to 8% impacting the overall affordability of properties for potential buyers, particularly for middle and low-income households? Join Country Manager, PropertyGuru Malaysia, Sheldon Fernandez to gain valuable insights into this matter.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Niaga AWANI: Nvidia is sued by authors over AI use of copyrighted works
The Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker's stock price has risen almost 600% since the end of 2022, giving Nvidia a market value of nearly $2.2 trillion.
Tue Mar 12 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Tensions Rise as Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Stalks Malaysian Gas Field
The presence of the Chinese vessel in the vicinity of the gas field has sparked concerns over potential breaches of maritime sovereignty
Sat Mar 09 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
ANALYSIS - Parole for Thailand's Thaksin reflects rise of new threat to old guard
The early release of Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra represents to many a deal the influential billionaire made with his enemies.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be?
The Prabowo-Gibran team clinched about 58% of votes in unofficial "quick counts" by independent pollsters after Wednesday's elections.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Consider This: Overeducation (Part 2) - Educational Aspirations, Economic Realities
A growing cohort of fresh graduates poised to enter the job market, are instead choosing to 'boomerang' back to university for advanced degrees—Master's and PhDs—aiming to enhance their career prospects. However, this trend has led to the rise of 'overeducation,' where highly qualified individuals find themselves in jobs that do not match their level of education or fully utilise their advanced skills.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, who is the Provost and CEO at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, who is the Provost and CEO at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Consider This: Overeducation (Part 1) - Educational Aspirations, Economic Realities
A growing cohort of fresh graduates poised to enter the job market, are instead choosing to 'boomerang' back to university for advanced degrees—Master's and PhDs—aiming to enhance their career prospects. However, this trend has led to the rise of 'overeducation,' where highly qualified individuals find themselves in jobs that do not match their level of education or fully utilise their advanced skills.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute. He specialises in labour market analysis, focusing on youth unemployment issues and the career progression of tertiary-educated young workers in Malaysia.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute. He specialises in labour market analysis, focusing on youth unemployment issues and the career progression of tertiary-educated young workers in Malaysia.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Floods: Number of evacuees in four states rises to 3,737
DID found several rivers still at dangerous levels in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu and Sabah.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Death toll in China landslide rises to 25, rescuers search for missing
Rescue workers battled freezing temperatures and snow to locate dozens of missing people.
Wed Jan 24 2024
PADU: Lebih 9 juta telah daftar
Pendaftaran Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) meningkat kepada 9.24 juta setakat Khamis.
Fri Mar 29 2024
PM adakan lawatan singkat ke Sarawak pada Sabtu
Dalam lawatan singkat ke Sarawak pada Sabtu, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim antara lain bakal melakukan walkabout di Bazar Ramadan Desa Ilmu disusuli Majlis Iftar Berbuka Puasa Madani di Masjid Al-Muttaqin
Fri Mar 29 2024
UMNO Sabah akan lebih teliti pilih calon - Bung Moktar
Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin tidak mahu calon yang akan diketengahkan UMNO dalam PN Sabah nanti ditolak rakyat sekaligus mendatangkan kerugian buat parti itu.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Tempoh reman 13 remaja suspek kes bunuh pelajar kolej disambung
Hakim Mahkamah Nur Asyraf Zolhani membenarkan tempoh reman disambung tujuh hari bermula Jumaat
Fri Mar 29 2024
Satu lagi kawasan kebakaran hutan dikesan di Miri
Pesawat Bombardier CL-415 Maritim Malaysia digerakkan bagi membantu memadam kebakaran yang dikesan berhampiran Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Baram
Fri Mar 29 2024
Dua lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah lakukan rompakan berkumpulan
Dua lelaki yang dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini mengaku tidak bersalah atas pertuduhan melakukan rompakan secara berkumpulan, minggu lepas.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Kesabaran rakyat ada batasnya - Bung Moktar
Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin menegaskan isu air di Sabah perlu segera diselsesaikan jika tidak ia akan memberi kesan besar kepada rakyat.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Borneo [29/03/2024] - Kes bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional | Operasi bom air | Ini satu musibah - Bung Moktar
AWANI Borneo bersama Assim Hassan
Tempoh reman 13 remaja suspek kes bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional disambung
Satu lagi kawasan kebakaran hutan dikesan di Miri
Bung Moktar desak kerajaan Sabah segera selesaikan isu air
Tempoh reman 13 remaja suspek kes bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional disambung
Satu lagi kawasan kebakaran hutan dikesan di Miri
Bung Moktar desak kerajaan Sabah segera selesaikan isu air
Fri Mar 29 2024
Projek LRT tidak jejas status George Town sebagai Tapak Warisan UNESCO - Loke
Kerajaan jamin pembangunan projek LRT Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang tidak akan menjejaskan status George Town sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Ahli perniagaan didakwa tipu, pecah amanah, salah guna harta syarikat RM13.4 juta
Seorang ahli perniagaan dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas enam pertuduhan menipu, pecah amanah dan menyalahgunakan harta syarikat, melibatkan kerugian berjumlah RM13.4 juta.
Fri Mar 29 2024