Consider This: STEM Education (Part 2) - How to Spark Curiosity & Interest in Science
In recent years, Malaysian educators and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the declining enrolment in STEM disciplines-crucial fields that underpin innovation and economic growth. What are the root causes behind this decline in academic interest, and are there potential strategies for revitalising interest in STEM education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mazidatulakmam Miskam, Senior Lecturer at USM’s School of Chemical Sciences.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry
This comes after US lecturer Bruce Gilley's controversial statement that sparked public outcry and disrespected sentiments of the community.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Consider This: Children (Part 3) - Mitigating Risks of Social Media Exposure
Calls for stricter enforcement to keep children off social media comes after the US Congress started hearings over how children have been harmed or died from the abuse they encountered on these platforms. To what extent does this warrant regulatory intervention in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Benjamin Loh, senior lecturer at Taylor’s University School of Media and Communication, and director of the Impact Lab for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Tue Feb 27 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
Consider This: Kelantan Shariah Laws (Part 1) - Understanding the Federal Court's Decision
In the aftermath of the Federal Court’s decision to nullify 16 of Kelantan’s state Shariah criminal provisions, police have urged restraint and warned against provocations. How can we as a society engage in constructive dialogue without exacerbating tensions or promoting divisiveness? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Dr Shamrahayu Aziz, constitutional law expert and lecturer at IIUM’s Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Move to launch journalism ethics manual timely - Lecturer
The move by the Ministry of Communications to launch a journalism ethics manual is considered relevant and timely taking into account the current trends in the emergence of various media platforms.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Malaysia explores sending lecturers for TVET ToT in South Korea, Turkiye - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said these two countries have among the best and most experienced TVET institutions.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Lecturer loses over RM2.5 million to Macau Scam
A female lecturer claimed to have lost over RM2.5 million after being deceived by a scammer who pretended to be an insurance agent early this year.
Thu May 18 2023
University lecturer loses RM1.3 million to Macau Scam syndicate
A lecturer in Iskandar Puteri lost RM1.3 million after being deceived by a Macau scam syndicate.
Sun Jan 08 2023
USM lecturer selected as mentor for UN's Space4Women programme
The project aims to ensure equal inclusion and participation in space exploration, science, and technology to achieve the fourth SDG.
Wed Dec 21 2022
University lecturer charged with making false claims
A public university lecturer was charged today with nine counts of making false claims involving payments for rental of vehicles and purchase of geology equipment amounting to RM12,488, four years ago
Mon Sep 12 2022
USM lecturer, sibling jailed three years for abuse of power, abetment
A USM lecturer was sentenced to three years in prison and fined RM807,475 for abusing his position by approving his younger brother's company to supply various goods to the university.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC
Ahmad Fauzi said the university had nothing to do with the case, and the student was also from a different public university.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Senior university lecturer charged with dishonest misappropriation, use of forged document
A senior lecturer of a local university was charged in the two Sessions Courts here today on charges of misappropriating funds for a research project and using as genuine a forged document.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Kerajaan utamakan penyampaian perkhidmatan kesihatan
Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menjelaskan, walaupun membina sebuah lagi hospital adalah pilihan yang lebih mudah, ia bukan penyelesaian terbaik kepada masalah sedia ada.
Thu May 02 2024
Filem Sheriff cecah kutipan RM44.5 juta selepas 14 hari tayangan
Filem Sheriff arahan Syafiq Yusof mendapat sambutan luar biasa di pawagam meskipun telah memasuki minggu kedua tayangan di seluruh negara dengan meraih kutipan terkini mencecah RM44.5 juta.
Thu May 02 2024
Pelajar 'kuasai' kampus universiti di UK protes konflik di Gaza
Pelajar pro-Palestin di United Kingdom (UK) telah berhimpun dalam protes di universiti-universiti di seluruh negara itu berikutan tunjuk perasaan di beberapa kampus di Amerika Syarikat (AS).
Thu May 02 2024
Pulau Pinang anjur sambutan Hari Wesak lima hari bermula 18 Mei
Kerajaan Pulau Pinang akan menganjurkan sambutan Hari Wesak peringkat negeri selama lima hari di bangunan Persatuan Buddha Malaysia (MBA) di sini bermula 18 Mei ini.
Thu May 02 2024
AWANI Borneo [02/05/2024] - Tenaga boleh diperbaharui | Perhutanan, pelabuhan & SUKMA | Sambutan hangat
Laporan berita padat dan ringkas dari Borneo bersama Nickyson Nyambar;
#AWANIBorneo 2 Mei 2024
Tenaga boleh diperbaharui, Abang Jo komited kongsi pengalaman Sarawak di pentas global
Tiga RUU akan dibentang dalam sidang DUN Sarawak
LPPB Sabah terima 50,000 permohonan rumah mesra rakyat
#AWANIBorneo 2 Mei 2024
Tenaga boleh diperbaharui, Abang Jo komited kongsi pengalaman Sarawak di pentas global
Tiga RUU akan dibentang dalam sidang DUN Sarawak
LPPB Sabah terima 50,000 permohonan rumah mesra rakyat
Thu May 02 2024
DUN lama Sarawak jadi pusat seni ala Royal Albert Hall London
Sarawak memperuntukan RM250 juta untuk mengubah siuai bangunan DUN lama kepada pusat seni bertaraf dunia.
Thu May 02 2024
Bukan FAM, Tengku Zafrul mahu beri tumpuan kepada MITI
Tengku Zafrul hanya berminat memberikan tumpuan kepada MITI selepas namanya dikaitkan dengan jawatan presiden Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM).
Thu May 02 2024
Enam lelaki ditahan bersama 2kg dadah bernilai RM120,000
Enam lelaki berusia antara 20 hingga 40 tahun ditahan bersama dua kilogram dadah dalam satu serbuan di sebuah rumah tidak bernombor di Kampung Indera Sabah, Tawau pada Rabu.
Thu May 02 2024
Pengumuman kenaikan gaji suntik semangat, ringankan beban
Penjawat awam di sekitar Kota Kinabalu menyifatkan pengumuman kenaikan gaji oleh Perdana Menteri sebagai sesuatu yang amat dinanti-nantikan dan membantu meringankan beban kewangan mereka.
Thu May 02 2024
Sarawak angkat inisiatif ke pentas global
Premier Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg berkata, beliau akan menghadiri pelbagai forum di peringkat serantau dan global, bagi memastikan mesej ini dapat dijayakan.
Thu May 02 2024