Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 1) - Autonomous Rapid Transit a Better Option?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rosli Khan, Partner and Managing Director of the consultancy firm, MDS Traffic Planners & Consultants.
Thu May 30 2024
![UK looks to limit strike impact as doctors take coordinated action UK looks to limit strike impact as doctors take coordinated action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695117511_juniordoctors.jpg)
UK looks to limit strike impact as doctors take coordinated action
Senior doctors, known as consultants, began a 48-hour walkout today and will be joined by junior doctors on Wednesday.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663123455_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government
Private consultancy companies have govts addicted to their services and the bill continues to balloon as the ties that bind get tighter.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![Digital serumpun: Malaysia-Indonesia jalin kerjasama strategik Digital serumpun: Malaysia-Indonesia jalin kerjasama strategik](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679372352_DigitalSerumpunJNJ.jpg)
Digital serumpun: Malaysia-Indonesia jalin kerjasama strategik
JNJ Management Consultants (JNJ Group) menandatangani Memorandum Kerjasama (MoC) dengan OK OCE dari Indonesia dalam mewujudkan 'Digital Serumpun'pada Isnin.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![PM Anwar wants civil servants to handle big task PM Anwar wants civil servants to handle big task](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678073936_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar wants civil servants to handle big task
Anwar said he witnessed the competency of government officers in leading and steering projects, and where necessary, they were assisted by one or two consultants only.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Produktiviti akan meningkat dengan waktu kerja lebih pendek - Pakar sumber manusia Produktiviti akan meningkat dengan waktu kerja lebih pendek - Pakar sumber manusia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627637074_pejabat.jpg)
Produktiviti akan meningkat dengan waktu kerja lebih pendek - Pakar sumber manusia
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, GKK Consultants Sdn Bhd, Dr Gajendra Balasingham berkata pengurangan waktu bekerja ini adalah situasi sama menang untuk kedua pihak.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![Majoriti kakitangan sumber manusia lebih suka sistem kerja hibrid Majoriti kakitangan sumber manusia lebih suka sistem kerja hibrid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613442101_WFH.jpg)
Majoriti kakitangan sumber manusia lebih suka sistem kerja hibrid
Sektor swasta di Malaysia harus menjadi peneraju dalam melaksanakan perubahan hala tuju budaya kerja hari ini.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Jan 3, 2022: Hearing of forfeiture suit against Baling MPs family Jan 3, 2022: Hearing of forfeiture suit against Baling MPs family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623140555_AzeezAbdulRahim.jpg)
Jan 3, 2022: Hearing of forfeiture suit against Baling MPs family
The govt is applying to forfeit almost RM16 million from the accounts belonging to the family members of Abd Azeez and their company.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![TH to give full cooperation to RCI TH to give full cooperation to RCI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619583525_AmrinAwaluddin.jpg)
TH to give full cooperation to RCI
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will provide full cooperation to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on issues arising from audits carried out by consultants from 2014 to 2020.
Wed Jul 14 2021
![Gov't to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - DPM Gov't to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625664246_TBIsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
Gov't to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - DPM
The government will set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) under the Commissions of Enquiry Act 1950 (Act 119) to investigate issues arising connected to Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH).
Wed Jul 14 2021
![Bank becomes third party in forfeiture suit against Abdul Azeez's family Bank becomes third party in forfeiture suit against Abdul Azeez's family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615514339_AzeezAbdulRahim.jpg)
Bank becomes third party in forfeiture suit against Abdul Azeez's family
A bank has become a third party to claim a shop lot belonging to Azeera Management Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd in relation to the governments suit to forfeit the property in Bandar Sunway.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![Former unit trust scheme, PRS consultants reprimanded for misconduct Former unit trust scheme, PRS consultants reprimanded for misconduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614755919_FIMM.jpg)
Former unit trust scheme, PRS consultants reprimanded for misconduct
One of the consultants was found to have promoted and distributed RHB EIF to an investor who did not qualify as a sophisticated investor.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![Kementerian Pengangkutan buka tender KVDT2 - Wee Kementerian Pengangkutan buka tender KVDT2 - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81596099029_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Kementerian Pengangkutan buka tender KVDT2 - Wee
Proses bidaan untuk projek berkenaan akan dilakukan secara tender terbuka mengikut prosedur yang betul, bukannya secara rundingan terus seperti yang dilakukan sebelum ini.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Corruption trial: Abdul Azeez's wife, children are shareholders, directors of companies - Witness Corruption trial: Abdul Azeez's wife, children are shareholders, directors of companies - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597844991_ABDULAZEEZ.jpg)
Corruption trial: Abdul Azeez's wife, children are shareholders, directors of companies - Witness
The High Court was told today that the wife and children of Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim are shareholders and directors in four companies investigated by the MACC.
Wed Aug 19 2020
![MOH, architects to further improve hospital infrastructure - Health DG MOH, architects to further improve hospital infrastructure - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594374590_noorhisham.jpg)
MOH, architects to further improve hospital infrastructure - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah hopes architects and consultants will continue to assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) in improving hospitals' infrastructure design.
Fri Jul 10 2020