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BEDTIME TALES - SYOK PODCAST [ENG]

The Twelve Months Part 2 | Bedtime Tales S4E98

But will the Twelve Months help her again—and what will happen if they don’t?

KIDS & FAMILY • 14 December 2025

AWANI REVIEW

AWANI Review: From Lab to Bank | Malaysia's Leap into AI Banking

Trust, security, and AI in banking - can it really work? Ryt Bank and Universiti Malaya are putting Malaysia on the global AI map. Foong Chee Mun and Professor Chan Chee Seng reveal how research and industry teamed up, and what this means for everyday banking and Malaysia’s AI future

NEWS • 13 December 2025

CONSIDER THIS

Consider This: Care Workforce — The Post-Pandemic Reckoning

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed just how strained and undervalued Malaysia’s care workforce had become. But several years later, have their conditions improved? A new study by the RE:CARE Project maps the pressures, inequities, and policy gaps surrounding Malaysia's care workforce, and what must change to protect it from burnout, mental health strain, and retention challenges. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Anis Farid, Principal Investigator for the RE:CARE Project, and Shazana Agha, one of the projects Co-Principal Investigators. This report is a part of the RE:CARE Project (Endemicity, Care, and Gender: Towards Developing Resilience in Malaysia’s Essential Care Workforce and Infrastructure), an initiative led by researchers and personnel from Women’s Aid Organisation, University of Alberta, and Universiti Malaya, in collaboration with representatives of TalentCorp and the Ministry of Health.

NEWS • 12 December 2025

ENGLISH NEWS

NEWS | PM: Master Bahasa Melayu Before UEC Recognition

The PM says Bahasa Melayu's position must be considered before making demands that touch on racial, ethnic or religious sentiments.

NEWS • 12 December 2025

BEDTIME TALES - SYOK PODCAST [ENG]

The Twelve Months Part 1 | Bedtime Tales S4E97

When a kind girl meets the Twelve Months around a magical fire, the seasons begin to shift just for her. But what happens when her jealous sister goes searching for the same magic?

KIDS & FAMILY • 11 December 2025

CONSIDER THIS

Consider This: Social Media Ban — Rights, Risks, and Realities

Malaysia is planning to ban children under 16 years old from signing up for social media accounts. The move mirrors Australia’s restrictions, and signals a growing global push to limit young people’s online exposure. However, Malaysia intends to enforce these age restrictions using eKYC identity checks. Is this the right policy tool for the harm we’re trying to address? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Benjamin Loh, Course Director, Bachelor of Digital Media & Communication, Monash University Malaysia, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice, School of Politics, International Relations & Economics, University of Nottingham Malaysia.

NEWS • 11 December 2025