![Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658894959_Protesterseastern.jpg)
Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition
More than one million children are at risk from acute malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race? Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709509266_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?
If President Joe Biden steps aside for the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the natural Democratic successor.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![What to watch for in the Biden-Trump presidential debate What to watch for in the Biden-Trump presidential debate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709786510_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
What to watch for in the Biden-Trump presidential debate
Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is unfit for office, while Biden calls Trump "unhinged" and a threat to democratic norms.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718361397_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race
Age and mental sharpness have been at the center of the contest between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, President Joe Biden.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Consider This: EC Appointments - Choosing Custodians of the Vote
The recent retirement of Election Commission chairperson, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, has raised critical questions about his successor. This, coupled with the recent appointments of two EC members made without Parliamentary Select Committee consultation, have sparked calls from civil society groups for a complete overhaul of the appointment process. How crucial is transparency and independence in the selection of those who oversee our democratic processes? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director of Tindak Malaysia, and Ngeow Chow Ying, Convener of Projek SAMA.
Tue May 28 2024
Consider This: Bersih Congress 2024 — Reviving Reform
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) will convene a national congress on Saturday 25th May, featuring civil society leaders, youth activists, and student groups, to deliberate on strategies to revitalise the reform agenda and agitate for real change. Can Bersih as a people’s movement still galvanise public pressure for democratic reforms? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, Bersih Chairperson, and Aira Azhari, Bersih Committee Member and Senior Manager of Advocacy & Events at IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri May 24 2024
![Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712907346_tbJakrapobPenkair.jpg)
Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal
Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681716677_TBJunta.jpg)
Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says
Military-ruled Myanmar still planned to return the country to democratic rule, said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689748032_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party
There is evidence that Move Forward undermines the democratic system with the king as the head of state, the Election Commission said.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708936950_IndonesiaPemiluE.jpg)
Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will seek a parliamentary probe into alleged violations around this month's election.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![15 local journalists exposed to Indonesia's democratic process courtesy of ISWAMI 15 local journalists exposed to Indonesia's democratic process courtesy of ISWAMI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707719148_TBAWANIPEMILU.jpg)
15 local journalists exposed to Indonesia's democratic process courtesy of ISWAMI
Fifteen journalists from various news agencies in Malaysia are participating in the ISWAMI Malaysia programme from Feb 12 to 21.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![How does a Taiwan election work? How does a Taiwan election work?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705117701_taiwan.jpg)
How does a Taiwan election work?
Taiwan's three main parties contesting the election are the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![Parlimen Korea Selatan lulus RUU larang makan daging anjing Parlimen Korea Selatan lulus RUU larang makan daging anjing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704806610_daginganjing.jpg)
Parlimen Korea Selatan lulus RUU larang makan daging anjing
Parlimen Korea Selatan pada Selasa meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) khas yang mengharamkan pengambilan daging anjing di negara itu.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704090334_Taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![40 killed following heavy rains in eastern DR Congo 40 killed following heavy rains in eastern DR Congo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684902361_DemocraticRepublic.jpg)
40 killed following heavy rains in eastern DR Congo
At least 40 people were killed after heavy rains hit Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Thu Dec 28 2023