Consider This: Population Trends (Part 2) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 1) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia triumphs at the International Cheerleading Cup
Team Malaysia Youth All Girls triumphs at the International Cheerleading Cup (ICC) 2024, securing first place in the youth all-girl median division.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Team Malaysia Youth All Girl shines at the International Cheerleading Cup 2024 Team Malaysia Youth All Girl shines at the International Cheerleading Cup 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714461095_CHARMjpg.jpg)
Team Malaysia Youth All Girl shines at the International Cheerleading Cup 2024
This event brought together top cheerleading teams from around the globe to compete for the title under Youth All-Girl Median division.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Punca kebakaran pusat kualiti alam akibat tindak balas bahan kimia Punca kebakaran pusat kualiti alam akibat tindak balas bahan kimia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713000001_TBSEREMBAN.jpg)
Punca kebakaran pusat kualiti alam akibat tindak balas bahan kimia
Beliau berkata kebakaran itu kejadian ketiga berlaku di pusat berkenaan selepas kali pertama dilaporkan pada 2015 dan kali kedua pada 2019.
Sat Apr 13 2024
![Tengku Zafrul quits as Selangor UMNO treasurer Tengku Zafrul quits as Selangor UMNO treasurer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61711963235_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul quits as Selangor UMNO treasurer
Tengku Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said will continue as Kota Raja UMNO division chief and UMNO Supreme Council member.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Pembelian empat helikopter AW189 APMM lancar, kelengkapan pesawat dimuktamad Pembelian empat helikopter AW189 APMM lancar, kelengkapan pesawat dimuktamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709783815_TBHelikopterAW.jpg)
Pembelian empat helikopter AW189 APMM lancar, kelengkapan pesawat dimuktamad
Sesi ini membabitkan tinjauan pihak pengurusan kanan Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) ke fasiliti pembuatan pesawat tersebut di Leonardo Helicopters Division, Vergiante Plant, Milan, Itali.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707299584_BIndianfirecracke.jpg)
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696485210_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina
The implementation of child-friendly reporting platforms would be a game-changer, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Court of Appeal judge recuses herself from hearing Najib's appeal in lawsuit against Tommy Thomas Court of Appeal judge recuses herself from hearing Najib's appeal in lawsuit against Tommy Thomas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695291325_TBNajib.jpg)
Court of Appeal judge recuses herself from hearing Najib's appeal in lawsuit against Tommy Thomas
Datuk Azizah Nawawi said her husband was the head of the Appellate and Trial Division when Tan Sri Tommy Thomas was the AG.
Wed Oct 04 2023
!['It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general 'It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692878571_TBSretthaThavisin.jpg)
'It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general
Existing divisions will be difficult to overcome, said. the newly minted Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
Thu Aug 24 2023
![BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692746539_TBVladimirPutin.jpg)
BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist
The debate to expand BRICS toppled, threatening to undermine the bloc's ambition to give the "Global South" more clout in world affairs.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![State polls: Rapper Altimet wins in Lembah Jaya State polls: Rapper Altimet wins in Lembah Jaya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691819558_SyedAhmadSyedAbdu.jpg)
State polls: Rapper Altimet wins in Lembah Jaya
The Ampang PKR division chief obtained 26,298 votes to defeat PN candidate Sharifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin who pooled 19,620 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Bill on establishment of Children's Commission to be tabled in Parliament in October - Azalina Bill on establishment of Children's Commission to be tabled in Parliament in October - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690795869_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Bill on establishment of Children's Commission to be tabled in Parliament in October - Azalina
The draft is currently being formulated by the Legal Affairs Division of the PM's Department together with Suhakam and the AG's chamber.
Mon Jul 31 2023
![No need to establish special ministry for Sabah and Sarawak - Armizan No need to establish special ministry for Sabah and Sarawak - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684848654_ArmizanSabah.jpg)
No need to establish special ministry for Sabah and Sarawak - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Division was established to facilitate and address all issues regarding MA63.
Thu May 25 2023