Stories

Pencapaian Dua Tahun Kementerian Komunikasi

Sepanjang tahun 2023 dan 2024, Kementerian Komunikasi telah melaksanakan pelbagai inisiatif di bawah kerajaan MADANI. Berikut adalah pencapaiannya sepanjang dua tahun ini.

Nov 22, 2024

Economy • BRICS

BRICS is Growing: Here’s What You Need to Know

BRICS Plus has recently added 13 new partner countries, including Malaysia, to the bloc. Founded in 2009, it aims to provide a platform for developing countries to strengthen their economic and political cooperation.

Nov 8, 2024

Economy • Diesel

Fisherfolks’, Farmers’ Concerns Echo in Search Data

Diesel-related Google searches saw a surge in popularity across the north and east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia in the weeks leading up to the implementation of targeted diesel subsidies.

Oct 24, 2024

Economy • Diesel

Diesel Subsidy Reform Fuel Search Trends

In June 2024, Malaysia put into action its plan to implement targeted diesel subsidies in Peninsular Malaysia. The Google searches from Malaysia before and after the measure was put into place revealed some interesting findings.

Oct 14, 2024

Election • Malaysia

Mahkota By-Election 2024

The Mahkota by-election, that will be held on September 26, 2024, sees a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

Sep 26, 2024

Tiger • Malaysia

Malayan Tigers Risk Becoming Mere Symbol

The Malayan Tiger has long been revered as a national symbol of power and pride in Malaysia, representing strength and resilience. However, its existence is under severe threat, with poaching, habitat loss, and unchecked development pushing the species toward extinction.

Sep 16, 2024

Health • Malaysia

Are Vape Products Geared Towards Youths?

Vape users are getting younger in Malaysia due to the increased availability of flavours that appeal more to children. This is in addition to perceived lower harm. A National Poison Centre study found e-cigarettes widely accessible near schools, with 96 percent of stores displaying them visibly to children and offering promotions.

Aug 26, 2024

Health • Malaysia

Rise in Young Vapers Points To Influence of Tobacco Industry

Malaysia’s tobacco industry wields significant influence, impacting health policies and increasing youth vaping. It’s also ranked poorly on the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index due to unregulated e-cigarettes after nicotine's delisting as a poison. Youth e-cigarette use has surged, while traditional smoking has decreased.

Aug 19, 2024