Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717739630_VNathan.jpg)
Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor
A specialist doctor has applied for the one-month extension to determine the mental health of V. Nathan, his lawyer said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5 bln case to another judge Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5 bln case to another judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692782246_ArulKandaIrwanSe.jpg)
Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5 bln case to another judge
1MDB applied to have the two separate suits heard before one judge, on the grounds that the merits and facts of the two cases are similar.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Hebatnya Nasi Lemak, air tangan pelajar Malaysia di Jerman 'licin' dalam masa 10 minit Hebatnya Nasi Lemak, air tangan pelajar Malaysia di Jerman 'licin' dalam masa 10 minit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702785529_TBNasiLemak.jpg)
Hebatnya Nasi Lemak, air tangan pelajar Malaysia di Jerman 'licin' dalam masa 10 minit
Nasi Lemak berjaya tewaskan Nasi Beriani dan Nasi Arab, pelajar antarabangsa kagum dengan keunikan sajian dari Malaysia.
Sun Dec 17 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Caring about Gaza [COLUMNIST] Caring about Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701730275_TBKHANYOUNISFLEEjpg.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Caring about Gaza
Universal values should be applied universally, with compassion and advocacy at the heart of its delivery.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![‘Kill switch’ will be applied at Coldplay concert tonight - Fahmi ‘Kill switch’ will be applied at Coldplay concert tonight - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687325578_coldplay.jpg)
‘Kill switch’ will be applied at Coldplay concert tonight - Fahmi
The kill switch function is made to stop the concert that breaks official guidelines so that the event cannot go on.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Goldman Sachs applies to be intervenor in MACC’s bid to obtain documents from law firm Goldman Sachs applies to be intervenor in MACC’s bid to obtain documents from law firm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697109012_GoldmanSachs.jpg)
Goldman Sachs applies to be intervenor in MACC’s bid to obtain documents from law firm
Today's hearing is meant for transfer of case to another High Court, but prosecution applied to postpone due to Goldman Sachs' intervention.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699523032_TBsyedsaddiqjp.jpg)
Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said the punishment applied to male offenders under the age of 50.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Sosma must be widely applied to cripple criminal syndicates - Ayob Khan Sosma must be widely applied to cripple criminal syndicates - Ayob Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695627424_AyobKhanMydinPitc.jpg)
Sosma must be widely applied to cripple criminal syndicates - Ayob Khan
SOSMA provides for special measures relating to offences against the country to maintain public order and security.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691487433_TBZALIHAPD.jpg)
MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said remaining applications would be scrutinised later based on merits and vacancies available in the areas applied for.
Tue Aug 15 2023
![AGC objects to woman's judicial review to cancel name from Register of Muallaf AGC objects to woman's judicial review to cancel name from Register of Muallaf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685522163_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
AGC objects to woman's judicial review to cancel name from Register of Muallaf
The Sarawakian woman who wanted to leave Islam and return as a Christian, applied to have her name removed from the registry.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Rosmah applies for temporary release of passport to go to Singapore Rosmah applies for temporary release of passport to go to Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684399342_RosmahMansor.jpg)
Rosmah applies for temporary release of passport to go to Singapore
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor applied for the return of the passport to enable her to visit her daughter who now resides in Singapore.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![Ahmad Zahid wants MCMC to monitor social media posts on race and religion Ahmad Zahid wants MCMC to monitor social media posts on race and religion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685520555_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid wants MCMC to monitor social media posts on race and religion
DPM Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the culture of respecting religion and race needs to be applied by all parties.
Wed May 31 2023
![Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677817702_NajibRazak.jpg)
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction
Najib can no longer challenge the conviction in court, but he has applied for a royal pardon.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679295511_Tadika.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia
By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023