Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713673406_kerajaanmadani.jpg)
MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial
Hassan Abdul Karim said the government can be challenged for the social media licensing plan, but calling it dictatorial is unfair.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71569745099_sakitjantung.jpg)
Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Singapore to block 95 social media accounts under foreign interference act Singapore to block 95 social media accounts under foreign interference act](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721370214_GuoWengui.jpg)
Singapore to block 95 social media accounts under foreign interference act
MHA issued the restriction after the social media accounts published posts containing videos on Singapore's leadership transition.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![PAC tables maiden report, creates Dewan Rakyat history PAC tables maiden report, creates Dewan Rakyat history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711527503_TimbalanMenteridi.jpg)
PAC tables maiden report, creates Dewan Rakyat history
The report on Training Fund Management and Effectiveness of the HRD Corp was tabled by PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![LTAT: Khaled Nordin says ready to cooperate with PAC LTAT: Khaled Nordin says ready to cooperate with PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719218102_KhaledNordin.jpg)
LTAT: Khaled Nordin says ready to cooperate with PAC
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he has yet to receive any notification from the PAC requiring his attendance.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721120782_TBMASERMIEYATI.jpg)
PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report
PAC revealed that HRD Corp made various investments using RM3.77 bln in levies collected from employers for training development programmes.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684472020_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts
The accounts belong to individuals and companies believed to have received funds from the public through an online fundraising platform.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720333130_HRDcorp.jpg)
Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that it proved Steven Sim Chee Keong kept his promise not to hide any truth.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF 3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718180469_BangunanKumpulanWa.jpg)
3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF
According to the Ministry of Finance, a total of RM5.12 billion has been transferred to the Retirement Account.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing FELCRA debts, studying PAC's recommendations Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing FELCRA debts, studying PAC's recommendations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720425450_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing FELCRA debts, studying PAC's recommendations
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a committee had been formed to study the recommendations, put forward by PAC to resolve the issue.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718349610_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability
Fahmi Fadzil said it is now up to respective ministers related to audited institutions, agencies and departments to take follow-up action.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718704815_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees
The individuals have been detained to assist the investigation of fraudulent withdrawals from several fixed deposit accounts.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Daim and family seek court order to lift freeze on accounts Daim and family seek court order to lift freeze on accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718093880_TBTUNDAIM.jpg)
Daim and family seek court order to lift freeze on accounts
Tun Daim Zainuddin and his family have filed for a judicial review to compel the MACC to unfreeze millions in assets
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717986095_SivaneswaranPoobalas.jpg)
Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration
The Doha Declaration calls for urgent global action to address the NCD crisis, which accounts for 7 out of 10 deaths worldwide.
Mon Jun 10 2024