US$3 billion development for TRX diverted into Najib's account, says judge
Prosecution shows that on March 14, 2013, the accused signed a letter supporting 1MDB's $3B bond issuance, the judge said.
Wed Oct 30 2024
AWANI Review: Levelling The Playing Field for Boardroom Diversity
Selecting board candidates ideally should focus on merit, but the process often becomes subjective, with decision-makers gravitating toward those who resemble themselves. Kasturi Nathan, Risk Enterprise Leader at Deloitte, and Dr. Azura Shamuddin, a graduate of Deloitte's Board Ready Women program, shares insights on fostering inclusive boardrooms and enhancing transparency in recruitment.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 1) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Malaysia should utilise COP16 platform to showcase biodiversity conservation - Experts
COP16 on Biological Diversity is currently ongoing, with 23,000 delegates attending from 196 nations, including Malaysia.
Wed Oct 23 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Consider This: A Theory of Everyone — Where Does Humanity Go From Here?
Can a better understanding of cultural evolution help us navigate diversity, tackle global challenges, and perhaps even predict where humanity is headed? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Michael Muthukrishna, Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of ‘A Theory of Everyone: Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going’. Professor Muthukrishna was a keynote speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack
Snapshot of traffic in the region showed flights spreading in wide arcs to the north and south, with many converging on Cairo and Istanbul.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Niaga AWANI: Invest Malaysia: A New Era of Collaboration: The Johor-Singapore SEZ
As the global economic landscape shifts, businesses are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chains and reduce their dependence on any single country. One such opportunity lies in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering economic integration and innovation between Malaysia and Singapore. To help us understand the potential impact and significance of this initiative, we are joined by Dr. Chua Hak Bin, the Regional Co-Head of Macro Research at Maybank Investment Banking Group.
Tue Oct 01 2024
The Future Is Female: Expanding DEI — Beyond Gender
There’s growing recognition that Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts need to address not just gender and race, but also issues like neurodiversity and ageism. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Anne Abraham, Founder of LeadWomen, an organisation advocating for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across the corporate sector.
Sun Sep 29 2024
Consider This: Disability Rights — Progress or Plateau?
The Persons With Disabilities (PWD) community is incredibly diverse, with different groups representing a wide range of needs—from mobility and sensory impairments, to learning and neurological disabilities, and more. How should disability-rights advocates navigate these varying interests to ensure that all voices are heard and that policies address the broad spectrum of challenges faced by the community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Senator Isaiah Jacob, PWD representative in Dewan Negara.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Embracing flexibility to combat burnout in the Malaysian workforce
Join us as we dive into Employment Hero’s 2024 Wellness at Work Report, which reveals that 67% of Malaysian employees are experiencing burnout. We’ll explore strategies for reducing burnout, including leadership accountability, flexible work models, and inclusive wellness programs that cater to the diverse needs of today’s workforce. Discover how companies can foster a healthier, more sustainable work environment post-pandemic.
Tue Sep 24 2024
AWANI Tonight: 9th Sept 2024
#AWANITonight 9 Sept 2024 with Hafiz Marzukhi
- Govt mulls new laws in preparation for Autonomous Vehicles (AV)
- A staggering USD 2.4mil was diverted from 1MDB into US celebrities' accounts
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Govt mulls new laws in preparation for Autonomous Vehicles (AV)
- A staggering USD 2.4mil was diverted from 1MDB into US celebrities' accounts
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Sep 09 2024
Malaysia will still benefit under Trump or Harris' policies due to trade diversion, reshoring
Rubber gloves may benefit from higher medical demand under Kamala Harris, said CIMB Securities in its Equities Research note.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Another MAS plane turned back this morning
This is the latest incident involving MAS flights being forced to turn back or be diverted in less than a month.
Mon Sep 02 2024