Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Alicia Keys serenades crowd at London train station Alicia Keys serenades crowd at London train station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702369709_TBAliciaKeysjpg.jpg)
Alicia Keys serenades crowd at London train station
The 15-time Grammy award-winning musician performed four songs at St Pancras International Station, which connects London with Europe.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![RM3 million for content creators in Sabah, Sarawak to produce award-winning content RM3 million for content creators in Sabah, Sarawak to produce award-winning content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694768172_TBFahmi.jpg)
RM3 million for content creators in Sabah, Sarawak to produce award-winning content
The fund is aimed at enhancing talent development, stimulating activities and innovation, and creating job opportunities, Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Newly-appointed chairman Wong Chun Wai no stranger to Bernama Newly-appointed chairman Wong Chun Wai no stranger to Bernama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694510325_WongChunWai.jpg)
Newly-appointed chairman Wong Chun Wai no stranger to Bernama
Prominent media figure and award-winning journalist Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai replaces Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi whose service ended on Jan 23.
Tue Sep 12 2023
AWANI Review: Musicals | Malaysia’s time to shine
Istana Budaya will host the award-winning Broadway ‘The Sound of Music’, featuring local children in addition to their original performers. Entertainment industry veteran Chantal Prudhomme discusses producing homegrown talents and Malaysia’s promising potential as host to international productions.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![Malaysia's 5G network recognised globally at prestigious Glotel award in London Malaysia's 5G network recognised globally at prestigious Glotel award in London](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670134051_DavidHagerbro.jpg)
Malaysia's 5G network recognised globally at prestigious Glotel award in London
The award-winning entry was for "Multi-Operator Core Network and Dynamic Resource Partitioning for the National Wholesale 5G Network".
Sun Dec 04 2022
!['She Said' movie highlights the women who took on Harvey Weinstein 'She Said' movie highlights the women who took on Harvey Weinstein](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665982833_SheSaid.jpg)
'She Said' movie highlights the women who took on Harvey Weinstein
Actress Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as the award-winning journalists who broke the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal.
Mon Oct 17 2022
![AYDA Awards paves way for budding architects and designers to be agents of change in communities AYDA Awards paves way for budding architects and designers to be agents of change in communities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655441052_AydaAwards.jpg)
AYDA Awards paves way for budding architects and designers to be agents of change in communities
Muhammad Afzal and Amirah Afiqah will represent Malaysia in the grand finale for conceptualizing award-winning design work.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Let's Talk: Mohana Gill (Part 2) - From Cuisine to Health
Tonight on Let's Talk Sharaad Kuttan speaks to multiple award winning cooking and nutritional book author. Her books include Fruitastic, Vegemania, Hayleys Fruitastic Garden, Hayleys Vegemania Garden and Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture and Customs.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Let's Talk: Mohana Gill (Part 3) - Hayley's Fantastic Fruits
Tonight on Let's Talk Sharaad Kuttan speaks to multiple award winning cooking and nutritional book author. Her books include Fruitastic, Vegemania, Hayleys Fruitastic Garden, Hayleys Vegemania Garden and Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture and Customs.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Let's Talk: Mohana Gill (Part 1) - Fruitastic! Wins an Award
Tonight on Let's Talk Sharaad Kuttan speaks to multiple award winning cooking and nutritional book author. Her books include Fruitastic, Vegemania, Hayleys Fruitastic Garden, Hayleys Vegemania Garden and Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture and Customs.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Adele makes music comeback with new single 'Easy On Me' Adele makes music comeback with new single 'Easy On Me'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634255884_TBADELE.jpg)
Adele makes music comeback with new single 'Easy On Me'
The song is the first to be released from her upcoming fourth album "30", out in November.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![Rap superstar Snoop Dogg takes executive role at Def Jam Rap superstar Snoop Dogg takes executive role at Def Jam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51489720110_SnoopDogg.jpg)
Rap superstar Snoop Dogg takes executive role at Def Jam
As an award-winning artist, Snoop Dogg has released 19 studio albums and sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![Hal Holbrook, award-winning actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95 - NYT Hal Holbrook, award-winning actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95 - NYT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612253891_MARKTWAIN.jpg)
Hal Holbrook, award-winning actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95 - NYT
Holbrook's recreation of "Mark Twain Tonight" earned him a Tony award for his Broadway performance and the first of his 10 Emmy nominations.
Tue Feb 02 2021