Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 2)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman, Policy Research Analyst at Bait Al Amanah
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023 Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718102024_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these investments have created 2,325 high-value new jobs in specialised fields.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win? What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717568052_BharatiyaJanataPar.jpg)
What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?
Here are some of the promises of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and analyst views on what could happen to them.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717288183_India.jpg)
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election
The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 2) - Leadership Transition Lessons for Malaysia?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Wed May 15 2024
![India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715595791_tbBondatribe.jpg)
India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
Analysts have raised doubts over whether the ruling party BJP and its allies can win the landslide predicted by opinion polls.
Mon May 13 2024
JDT terus kuasai Asia Tenggara, ke-14 terbaik Asia
JDT terus mengekalkan penguasaan sebagai kelab terbaik di Asia Tenggara menerusi kedudukan terkini dikeluarkan oleh laman Opta Analyst.
Mon May 13 2024
![JDT terus kuasai Asia Tenggara JDT terus kuasai Asia Tenggara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715582218_JDT.jpg)
JDT terus kuasai Asia Tenggara
JDT terus mengekalkan penguasaan sebagai kelab terbaik di Asia Tenggara menerusi kedudukan terkini dikeluarkan oleh laman Opta Analyst.
Mon May 13 2024
![ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712038733_XiJinpingjpg.jpg)
ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo
Analysts say China is courting president-elect and current defence minister Prabowo to ensure continuation of Joko Widodo's policies.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
The Taylor Swift effect that drove up travel and hotel-related costs had analysts looking for an uptick in headline inflation in February.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![SST tax epansion revenue to benefit more people - Analysts SST tax epansion revenue to benefit more people - Analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707719807_SST.jpg)
SST tax epansion revenue to benefit more people - Analysts
The additional revenue from sales and service tax (SST) expansion to 8.0 per cent from 6.0 per cent effective March 1, 2024 can benefit the rakyat
Mon Feb 12 2024
!['Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election 'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706087693_TBPresidentYoonS.jpg)
'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
Analysts said when Kim Keon Hee, as the spouse of a govt official, accepted the purse, she may have violated an anti-bribery law.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705273013_NorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Analysts have said the move could potentially help justify the use of nuclear weapons against Seoul in a future war.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![UNGA can suspend Israel as attacks on Gaza continue - Analyst UNGA can suspend Israel as attacks on Gaza continue - Analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703575605_UnitedNations.jpg)
UNGA can suspend Israel as attacks on Gaza continue - Analyst
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) should vote to suspend Israel for its ongoing war on Gaza and the decades long Apartheid policies against the Palestinian people, an analyst said.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700126699_JoeBiden.jpg)
From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
While key issues like US sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, analysts say.
Thu Nov 16 2023