EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?
A conflict in Sudan wreaked havoc across the country, unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created the world's largest displacement.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Virginia panel documents history of violence by 6-year-old who shot teacher
In one instance during kindergarten, about 15 months before the shooting, the boy clamped his arms around his teacher's neck, choking her.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Consider This: Tackling Hate (Part 1) — Racism, a Precursor to Extremism?
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has warned of a significant rise in provocative content on social media related to hate speech and potentially inciting violence and extremism. Has the digital realm become a breeding ground for divisiveness and discord? And how can we stop the undercurrents of online hate from boiling over to real life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ryan Chua, Programme Director at human rights group Pusat Komas. Pusat Komas has been publishing the Malaysian Racism Report annually since 2015.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Consider This: Tackling Hate (Part 2) — Pushing Back Against Extremist Narratives
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has warned of a significant rise in provocative content on social media related to hate speech and potentially inciting violence and extremism. Has the digital realm become a breeding ground for divisiveness and discord? And how can we stop the undercurrents of online hate from boiling over to real life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Suyin Chia, Research Consultant at the Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence, INITIATE.my and Tawfik Ismail, former UMNO MP for Sungai Benut, Johor. He’s the eldest son of Malaysia's second Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock
Conflict between powerful armed gangs wreaked havoc for civilians, and a path out of the chaos yet to be established by politicians.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
After prime minister pledges to step down, uneasy quiet in Haiti capital
Haitians exhausted by months of escalating gang violence, but questions over security still not settled.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Where is Al Aqsa mosque and why is it so important to Muslims during Ramadan?
The Al-Aqsa compound has long been a flashpoint for deadly violence over matters of sovereignty and religion in Jerusalem.
Sat Mar 09 2024
Consider This: War on Gaza (Part 1) - Palestine & the Global Gender Justice Agenda
This #InternationalWomensDay2024 #IWD2024 we're reminded of the resilience and strength of Palestinian women who have borne the brunt of the war on Gaza. According to the UN, two mothers lose their lives every hour in Gaza. Women and children make up 70% of fatalities, and elderly women-particularly those with disabilities-face the highest level of negligence and violence. Is the war on Gaza a feminist issue? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ruhana Padzil, Coordinator of the Gender Studies Programme at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens
The United Nations' immigration office said during the weekend that at least 15,000 people had been displaced due to violence.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Haiti's neighbors prepare for 'drastic escalation' in violence after jailbreak
Haiti's de facto government issued a 72-hour state of emergency and imposed nightly curfews after armed men busted thousands from prison.
Tue Mar 05 2024
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel
The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Haiti telecoms back after disruption amid violence, inmates on the run
Violent clashes led to a prison break as a major gang leader seeks to oust PM Ariel Henry.
Mon Mar 04 2024
At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC
A report by local newspaper the Post-Courier said the violence was connected to a battle between two tribes.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured
The violence erupted when officials moved to demolish a property that some locals considered a religious site.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Dua kali ditangkap khalwat, wanita didenda RM4,000, enam sebatan
Seorang wanita berstatus janda didenda RM4,000 selepas disabitkan kesalahan berkhalwat kali kedua di sebuah rumah di Kemaman.
Wed Apr 17 2024
KWAP hantar RM1.8 bilion ke luar negara tanpa usaha wajar - Saksi
Mahkamah diberitahu SRC International gagal melaksanakan usaha wajar ke atas RM1.8 bilion pinjaman KWAP pertama, sebelum memindahkannya ke akaun luar pesisir.
Wed Apr 17 2024
[TERKINI] Tengku Zafrul mohon kebenaran fail afidavit
Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz telah mendapatkan nasihat undang-undang dan akan membuat permohonan kepada Mahkahmah Tinggi bagi kebenaran memfailkan afidavit.
Wed Apr 17 2024
'Sheriff' karya paling jujur, janjikan kelainan sisi polis - Yusuf Haslam
Yusof Haslam berkata keterbukaan PDRM dengan memberikan 'lampu hijau' dalam pembikinan filem arahan Shafiq Yusof itu telah melancarkan penghasilannya.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Zafrul dapatkan nasihat undang-undang mohon fail afidavit
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz akan membuat permohonan kepada Mahkamah Tinggi untuk meminta kebenaran bagi memfailkan afidavitnya untuk memperbetulkan beberapa kesilapan fakta.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Gagal patuhi lampu isyarat, 2 remaja maut motosikal bertembung kereta
Dua remaja lelaki maut selepas motosikal dinaiki mereka bertembung dengan sebuah kereta di persimpangan lampu isyarat Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, malam tadi.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Buaya tembaga seberat dua tan ditangkap di Pantai Siring
Seekor buaya tembaga seberat dua tan dan sepanjang 4.5 meter berjaya ditangkap sekumpulan nelayan di Pantai Siring, Pulai hari ini.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Peniaga warung terlepas hukuman mati, digantikan penjara 35 tahun
Hakim Tengku Maimum mengetepikan hukuman mati terhadap Mohamad Zulkifli Ismail, 59, yang dijatuhkan Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Terengganu pada 27 Mei 2018.
Wed Apr 17 2024
KWAP hantar RM1.8 bilion ke luar negara tanpa usaha wajar - Saksi
Shahrol Azral berkata tiada usaha wajar dilakukan kerana resolusi pekeliling (DCR) pengarah telah ditandatangani dan diluluskan Najib Razak.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Paras Sungai Muda turun: Pulau Pinang masih boleh ekstrak air - Chow
Pam pengekstrak air dipasang PBAPP agak dalam di hilir sungai yang membolehkan ia masih boleh mengepam untuk kegunaan pengguna di negeri itu.
Wed Apr 17 2024