Consider This: Commonwealth Games (Part 1) - “Once-In-a-Lifetime Opportunity” for Msia?
Malaysia’s Olympic Council has received a formal invitation from the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This after the Australian state of Victoria paid the equivalent of RM1.2 billion to pull out as hosts of the next Games, citing projected cost overruns. The CGF’s invitation to Malaysia comes with an offer of £100 million (RM600 million). No decision on the offer has been made yet, however the Government says it will scrutinise the details before making a final decision, but reactions from industry stakeholders have been mixed. Should Malaysia host the 2026 Commonwealth Games? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Dr Ramlan Aziz, Former Director-General of the National Sports Council.
Mon Mar 18 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
Consider This: FINAS — Lights, Camera, Action Plan
2023 was a strong year for Malaysian cinema, with local films having gained attention and accolades on the international circuit. But what will 2024 hold for industry, the ecosystem, and Malaysian audiences? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Kamil Othman, Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS). He was appointed to the role in 2023, having served previously as Director-General of FINAS from 2014 to 2016.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![NSC DG Ahmad Shapawi call it a day NSC DG Ahmad Shapawi call it a day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692863343_ShapawiIsmail.jpg)
NSC DG Ahmad Shapawi call it a day
National Sports Council director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail ended his 35-year service with the agency today.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has for long been pressing China to share its information about the origins of COVID-19.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![UN declares Jan 26 as International Clean Energy Day - IRENE UN declares Jan 26 as International Clean Energy Day - IRENE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632585570_TBUNHQxjp.jpg)
UN declares Jan 26 as International Clean Energy Day - IRENE
IRENA's Director-General Francesco La Camera said the chosen date is also as the anniversary of the agency's founding in 2009.
Mon Aug 28 2023
![Ahmad Zahid given special permission to visit Najib in prison - Saifuddin Ahmad Zahid given special permission to visit Najib in prison - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683779541_TBNAJIBRAZAK.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid given special permission to visit Najib in prison - Saifuddin
Regulation 86 provides the authority to grant the special permission to the director-general of Prisons or the Minister of Home Affairs.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![I am taking a rest first - Dr Noor Hisham I am taking a rest first - Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681905059_TBNOORHISHAMCLOCKOUT.jpg)
I am taking a rest first - Dr Noor Hisham
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all he wanted to do was to take a break after serving the MOH.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![Mohammad Agus starts work as J-KOM DG Mohammad Agus starts work as J-KOM DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675324177_AgusYusoff.jpg)
Mohammad Agus starts work as J-KOM DG
Datuk Dr Mohammad Agus Yusoff officially began his duties as D-G of J-KOM in the Prime Minister's Department today.
Thu Feb 02 2023
![Fahmi congratulates Suhaimi Sulaiman on appointment as Broadcasting D-G Fahmi congratulates Suhaimi Sulaiman on appointment as Broadcasting D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674119052_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi congratulates Suhaimi Sulaiman on appointment as Broadcasting D-G
Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated broadcast personality Suhaimi Sulaiman on his appointment as the new Broadcasting director-general.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![No new COVID-19 variants detected so far - Health DG No new COVID-19 variants detected so far - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641108107_NoorHisham.jpg)
No new COVID-19 variants detected so far - Health DG
No new COVID-19 variants of COVID-19 have been detected so far, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today.
Fri Dec 30 2022
![Adequate supply of fresh fish - LKIM Adequate supply of fresh fish - LKIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671961982_YusoffOthman.jpg)
Adequate supply of fresh fish - LKIM
The floods that hit Terengganu last week did not affect the supply of fresh fish, especially in the state, said LKIM director-general Yusoff Othman.
Sun Dec 25 2022
![Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12 Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670895616_MohdShafiqAbdullah.jpg)
Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12
Mohd Zuki said the decision was taken after going through all the procedures for Termination in the Public Interest.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Dengue fever cases up 11.6 pct in 48th epidemiological week Dengue fever cases up 11.6 pct in 48th epidemiological week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61588139695_MosquitoAEDES.jpg)
Dengue fever cases up 11.6 pct in 48th epidemiological week
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there were two deaths from dengue fever complications in 48th ME.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Former NSC DG Wan Ahmad Radzi dies Former NSC DG Wan Ahmad Radzi dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667049066_KPpertamaMSNWanA.jpg)
Former NSC DG Wan Ahmad Radzi dies
Former National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Wan Ahmad Radzi Wan Abdul Rahman died at Hospital UiTM today. He was 87.
Sat Oct 29 2022