World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking
The RSF release of the 2024 World Press Freedom Index spotlights the challenges we face in Malaysia as we drop to a dismal ranking of 107.
Fri May 03 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Labour Day 2024 | Social Justice & Decent Work for All
Tehmina Kaoosji spoke with Sivaranjani Manickam, Workers Bureau Head, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM)
Fri May 03 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Labour Day 2024 | Progressive Wage Policy & Living Wages
Xavier Estupinan, Regional Wage Specialist, DWT (Decent Work Team) Asia and the Pacific, for International Labour Organisation (ILO) joins us now from ILO’s Regional Office in Bangkok to share some comments on Progressive Wage Policy and Living Wages.
Fri May 03 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Sustainability & palm supply chains
Fri Apr 26 2024
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
Spotlight on Joko Widodo's next move ahead of Prabowo Subianto's presidency.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Thai Parliament witnesses historic moment as 7 MPs don traditional baju Melayu
This unprecedented gesture aimed to spotlight and celebrate Malay culture and traditions in Thailand while advocating for their preservation.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Audio nirhilang Spotify Hi-Fi mungkin dilancar sebagai Music Pro
Di Reddit, pengguna Hypixely menemukan barisan kod yang menunjukkan mungkin Spotify HiFi akan dijenamakan semula sebagai Music Pro.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Zii Jia confirmed playing in Thomas Cup
Ng Tze Yong has also secured his spot in the national squad after being provisionally cleared by the medical team to play.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Soccer - 'No other sport does this': Pundits enthralled by Chelsea v Man Utd thriller
hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored the latest-ever winning goal in a Premier League having equalised only a minute earlier from penalty spot.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Reforming FELDA
Felda is facing dire financial strains, recording RM1 billion in losses in 2022, nearly double the RM 545 million in losses recorded the year before, according to the recently released auditor-general’s 2022 report.
Felda has been advised to chart a clear direction towards operating without further financial assistance from Putrajaya, having received RM200 million in grants in 2022 and RM342 million in 2021.
This Niaga Spotlight discussion looks at viable strategies for reforming FELDA and ensuring independent operation in the near future.
Felda has been advised to chart a clear direction towards operating without further financial assistance from Putrajaya, having received RM200 million in grants in 2022 and RM342 million in 2021.
This Niaga Spotlight discussion looks at viable strategies for reforming FELDA and ensuring independent operation in the near future.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Kerana buku audio, Spotify mungkin naikkan lagi harga langganan tahun ini
Peningkatan ini dikatakan mencapai dari AS$1 ke AS$2 iaitu sekitar RM4.74-RM9.48.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Boardoom gender balance
Fri Mar 29 2024
"Siasatlah...mereka akan tahu apa yang sebenarnya' - Dr Dzulkefly
Dr Dzulkefly berkata pemberian duit raya merupakan amalannya sewaktu menyantuni kakitangan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) dan pesakit di wad.
Fri May 03 2024
Turkiye gantung aktiviti perdagangan dengan Israel
Turkiye menggantung segala aktiviti perdagangan dengan Israel pada Khamis berikutan serangan berterusan rejim itu ke atas Semenanjung Gaza.
Fri May 03 2024
Remaja 13 tahun mengaku bakar anak kucing hidup-hidup
Seorang remaja lelaki berusia 13 tahun mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret pada Jumaat atas satu pertuduhan membakar anak kucing di sebuah pangsapuri, minggu lalu.
Fri May 03 2024
PKR rai ulang tahun 25 tahun dengan penganjuran karnival 11 Mei ini - Nurul Izzah
PKR akan meraikan ulang tahun ke-25 penubuhannya dengan menganjurkan satu karnival terbuka di Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur 11 Mei ini.
Fri May 03 2024
Syed Hamid Albar letak jawatan sebagai Pengerusi Yayasan WIEF
Syed Hamid Albar mengumumkan peletakan jawatannya sebagai Pengerusi Yayasan Forum Ekonomi Islam Sedunia (WIEF), berkuat kuasa 30 April.
Fri May 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Microsoft to invest RM10.5 bil in cloud, AI services
Microsoft has pledged RM10.5 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to help develop Malaysia’s AI infrastructure.
Fri May 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: UCLA pro-Palestine students in standoff with police
Hundreds of police officers made their way to the UCLA campus, warning pro-Palestinian demonstrators that they would be arrested for unlawful assembly if they did not leave.
Fri May 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Building smart homes, innovating customer experiences
Around 500 to 700 million LG products are in use worldwide, many of which contain AI sensors to learn and analyse users' lifestyles. Astro AWANI correspondent Faye Kwan reports on how the firm makes use of its access to this wealth of data.
Fri May 03 2024
Cuaca panas: KKM akan umum jika perlu tutup sekolah
KKM akan membuat pengumuman termasuk mempertimbangkan keperluan penutupan sekolah berikutan cuaca panas melanda beberapa negeri.
Fri May 03 2024
Hentikan boikot KK Mart - Mufti Perak
Mufti Perak, Datuk Seri Wan Zahidi Wan Teh menasihatkan umat Islam agar menghentikan tindakan boikot terhadap kedai serbaneka KK Mart susulan isu penjualan stoking tertera kalimah Allah di salah satu cawangan kedai serbaneka itu.
Fri May 03 2024