Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Canada to pull children of diplomats out of Israel, Canadian Press reports Canada to pull children of diplomats out of Israel, Canadian Press reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723069286_Palestine.jpg)
Canada to pull children of diplomats out of Israel, Canadian Press reports
Global Affairs Canada said it has approved temporary relocation of the diplomats' children and their guardians to a safe third country.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81722579601_friedrice.jpg)
Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push
S'pore approved for human consumption 16 species ranging from crickets to grasshoppers, grubs and mealworms after two years of deliberation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
![Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720657975_tbStevenSimChee.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA
The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721021538_TBSHAMSUL.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710742653_HannahYeoh.jpg)
No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah
KBS will not approve allocations if tobacco, e-cigarette or alcohol companies are involved, following amendments to the Safe Sport Code.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720523715_AnwarIbrahimMajli.jpg)
Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the highest achievement with direct investment approved in 2023 was RM329.5 bln.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719478739_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Malaysia records RM83.7 bln approved investments in 1Q 2024 Malaysia records RM83.7 bln approved investments in 1Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718251548_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Malaysia records RM83.7 bln approved investments in 1Q 2024
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said approved investments of reflect on how Malaysia has earned investors' trust.
Fri Jun 21 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
![Over 30,000 applicants will receive first BUDI MADANI cash assistance on June 10 - MoF Over 30,000 applicants will receive first BUDI MADANI cash assistance on June 10 - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Over 30,000 applicants will receive first BUDI MADANI cash assistance on June 10 - MoF
MoF says, farmers, small-scale commodity growers have been approved for the financial aid, with first RM200 disbursement set for June 10.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Trump is a convicted felon. Now what? Trump is a convicted felon. Now what?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699334724_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Trump is a convicted felon. Now what?
The judge presiding over the case, must first approve the verdict and enter a final judgment, though this is typically a formality.
Fri May 31 2024
![EPF receives almost 3 mln applications for Account Sejahtera to Account Fleksibel transfers EPF receives almost 3 mln applications for Account Sejahtera to Account Fleksibel transfers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716799496_KWSPAkaun.jpg)
EPF receives almost 3 mln applications for Account Sejahtera to Account Fleksibel transfers
A total of 3.04 million withdrawal applications from Akaun Fleksibel were approved amounting to RM5.52 billion.
Mon May 27 2024