Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 2) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Harris Zainul, Deputy Director of Research at ISIS Malaysia, where his areas of interest focus on policy responses to mis- and disinformation and social media platform governance.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
The Future Is Female: Faith & Feminism
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Susan Carland, a sociologist of religion and the Deputy Director of Research, Impact, and Engagement for the School of Social Sciences at Monash University in Melbourne. She’s the author of ‘Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith, and Sexism’ and has been listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, and as a 'Muslim Leader of Tomorrow' by the UN Alliance of Civilizations.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![Azman Adnan is new Education DG - MOE Azman Adnan is new Education DG - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708419904_TBAzmanAdnanjpg.jpg)
Azman Adnan is new Education DG - MOE
Azman Adnan previously was Deputy Director-General of Education (School Operations).
Tue Feb 20 2024
![Former DBKL deputy director freed for second time on corruption charges Former DBKL deputy director freed for second time on corruption charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663227574_SabudinMohdSalleh.jpg)
Former DBKL deputy director freed for second time on corruption charges
Sabudin Mohd Salleh was overwhelmed with emotions after being freed for the second time on two charges of obtaining a bribe amounting to RM200,000 for the issuance of work permits.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Civil servant facing 46 charges of corruption, abuse of power Civil servant facing 46 charges of corruption, abuse of power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655736977_Rasuah.jpg)
Civil servant facing 46 charges of corruption, abuse of power
A deputy director of a government department was charged in the Sessions Court here today on 46 counts of corruption and abuse of power involving RM55,020 between 2019 and 2021.
Mon Jun 20 2022
![Emergency lane still being misused by some motorists - Bukit Aman Emergency lane still being misused by some motorists - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651416731_LORONGKECEMASAN.jpg)
Emergency lane still being misused by some motorists - Bukit Aman
There still are some motorists who misuse the emergency lane, based on surveillance during this festive period, Bukit Aman JSPT deputy director (1) Datuk Mohd Nadzri Hussain said.
Sun May 01 2022
#KiniNews: MOH officials were in the dark over Khairuddin’s quarantine breach
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said top ministry officials were in the dark about Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali's violation of home quarantine rules until last week.
An internal investigation into the series of events following the minister’s July 7 return from Turkey has since been completed and shared with the police, who are probing the issue.
Asked during a press conference this evening, Noor Hisham shared that he, along with the ministry’s deputy director-general and head of infectious diseases, were not informed about the matter until it made the news.
An internal investigation into the series of events following the minister’s July 7 return from Turkey has since been completed and shared with the police, who are probing the issue.
Asked during a press conference this evening, Noor Hisham shared that he, along with the ministry’s deputy director-general and head of infectious diseases, were not informed about the matter until it made the news.
Sun Mar 20 2022
#KiniNews: Health DG gets emotional announcing deputy's retirement
The Health Ministry's daily Covid-19 presser turned into a sombre affair today when its director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced it was the last day on the job for one of his deputies, who had been playing a key role in the battle against the pandemic.
Dr Rohaizat Yon, the ministry's deputy director-general (medical), is going into compulsory retirement after 35 years in service.
Meanwhile, today marked the second day in a row where no new transmission of Covid-19 was detected among Malaysians.
As of mid-day today, the Health Ministry recorded only two new Covid-19 cases in which one case involved a Malaysian returning from abroad and another involving a foreigner.
Dr Rohaizat Yon, the ministry's deputy director-general (medical), is going into compulsory retirement after 35 years in service.
Meanwhile, today marked the second day in a row where no new transmission of Covid-19 was detected among Malaysians.
As of mid-day today, the Health Ministry recorded only two new Covid-19 cases in which one case involved a Malaysian returning from abroad and another involving a foreigner.
Sat Mar 19 2022
"Get out!" - 'Shouting Dr' case resolved after video goes viral | Kini News - 18 Feb
The Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) said the case of a doctor purportedly losing his temper with a patient has been resolved through negotiations (Rundingcara) between both sides.
JKNNS deputy director (public health) Dr Mohamad Faid Abd Rashid said a preliminary probe is underway and the department has contacted the complainant for further details.
Farid also urged the public not to make assumptions based on the video and to obtain information from official sources.
He said that complaints about health services should be done through the proper channels and that taking pictures or video recordings without permission at a healthcare facility were not allowed.
JKNNS deputy director (public health) Dr Mohamad Faid Abd Rashid said a preliminary probe is underway and the department has contacted the complainant for further details.
Farid also urged the public not to make assumptions based on the video and to obtain information from official sources.
He said that complaints about health services should be done through the proper channels and that taking pictures or video recordings without permission at a healthcare facility were not allowed.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Court upholds ex-DBKL senior deputy director's acquittal in graft case Court upholds ex-DBKL senior deputy director's acquittal in graft case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642423002_JUDGE.jpg)
Court upholds ex-DBKL senior deputy director's acquittal in graft case
The High Court today upheld the Sessions Court's decision to acquit and discharge Sabudin Mohd Salleh on a charge of accepting bribes amounting to RM150,000 four years ago.
Mon Feb 28 2022
![Ex-Sabah Water Dept deputy director gets discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering Ex-Sabah Water Dept deputy director gets discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645173027_TBTEOCHEEKONG.jpg)
Ex-Sabah Water Dept deputy director gets discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering
The Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court today discharged not amounting to an acquittal former deputy director of the Sabah Water Department (JANS), Teo Chee Kong, on 146 charges of money laundering.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![Chong Wei confident Rexy can bring Malaysian badminton to greater heights Chong Wei confident Rexy can bring Malaysian badminton to greater heights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635171498_RexyMainaky.jpg)
Chong Wei confident Rexy can bring Malaysian badminton to greater heights
Chong Wei said Rexy's appointment as the national badminton governing body's Deputy Director of Coaching is a step in the right direction.
Wed Oct 27 2021
![PDRM announces transfer of five senior officers effective Nov 15 PDRM announces transfer of five senior officers effective Nov 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616811646_PDRM.jpg)
PDRM announces transfer of five senior officers effective Nov 15
JSJK deputy director Datuk Muhammed Hasbullah Ali is among five senior officers of the PDRM involved in the transfer exercise.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Zainuddin Abdul Wahab appointed as new Tourism Malaysia Director-General Zainuddin Abdul Wahab appointed as new Tourism Malaysia Director-General](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631701717_TBTourism.jpg)
Zainuddin Abdul Wahab appointed as new Tourism Malaysia Director-General
Zainuddin, who previously held the position of deputy director-general (Planning), has served for 37 years in the civil service.
Wed Sep 15 2021