![French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694332794_PengundiHantu.jpg)
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![INSIGHT - Israel's next headache: who will run post-war Gaza? INSIGHT - Israel's next headache: who will run post-war Gaza?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719978935_DisplacedPalestinia.jpg)
INSIGHT - Israel's next headache: who will run post-war Gaza?
Israel is under pressure from the US to end its offensive after nearly nine months, but does not want Hamas in charge after the war.
Fri Jul 05 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
![Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716456935_Palestinians.jpg)
Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war
Antony Blinken is set to visit Egypt and Israel and also aims to ensure that the war does not expand into Lebanon.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 1) — Does Msia need a Residential Tenancy Act?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation.
Mon May 20 2024
![Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715646072_Israeli.jpg)
Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza
The Biden administration does not see it likely or possible that Israel will achieve "total victory" in defeating Hamas.
Tue May 14 2024
![White House sees no genocide in Gaza, condemns aid convoy attacks White House sees no genocide in Gaza, condemns aid convoy attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714660193_tbPalestinianskille.jpg)
White House sees no genocide in Gaza, condemns aid convoy attacks
President Joe Biden's administration does not view the killings of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel in its war with Hamas as genocide.
Tue May 14 2024
![What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not? What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715073834_TBceasefire.jpg)
What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
Hamas said it had agreed to three-phased deal for ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, but Israel said the deal was not acceptable.
Tue May 07 2024
![Ministry of Finance has no records of approval letters signed by Najib on 1MDB takeover of Tanjong Energy and Genting Sanyen Ministry of Finance has no records of approval letters signed by Najib on 1MDB takeover of Tanjong Energy and Genting Sanyen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61711973636_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Ministry of Finance has no records of approval letters signed by Najib on 1MDB takeover of Tanjong Energy and Genting Sanyen
In the MACC investigation, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that it does not have records of both letters.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Turkey's Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar Turkey's Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713869548_TayyipErdogan.jpg)
Turkey's Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar
Tayyip Erdogan said he had received no signs of the Qatari leadership wanting the group to leave.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean? The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713258073_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Why does voting last six weeks in India's general election? Why does voting last six weeks in India's general election?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713353614_TBelectionsIndia.jpg)
Why does voting last six weeks in India's general election?
The election cycle sprawls over 44 days, long even by India's standards, as the 2019 vote lasted 39 days.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/61509980229_AmsterdamCanal.jpg)
Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism
A new hotel in Amsterdam can only be built if another hotel closes, and if the number of sleeping places doesn't increase.
Thu Apr 18 2024
The Future Is Female: Women in Cardiology - The Heart of the Matter
What underlying factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in cardiology, and how does gender influence the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular conditions? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to consultant cardiologist Dr Norazlina Mohd Yusof, clinical lead for cardiology services at Prince Court Medical Centre.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Artists can expose the reality behind AI Artists can expose the reality behind AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712907187_tbSimonWeckert.jpg)
Artists can expose the reality behind AI
Art is based on life, and AI doesn't have one. That's why the art community is uniquely well-positioned to show the limitations of AI.
Fri Apr 12 2024