Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![No by-election in Jeli or Gua Musang No by-election in Jeli or Gua Musang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714973890_kkbjpg.jpg)
No by-election in Jeli or Gua Musang
Technically, Zahari Kechik and Mohd Azizi Abu Naim were not elected to Dewan Rakyat as members of Bersatu or of Pas, and their seats cannot be vacated under 49A.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president? Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716179626_MohammadMokhber.jpg)
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's first vice president when Ebrahim Raisi was elected president.
Mon May 20 2024
![Mutang Tagal elected as 20th Dewan Negara president Mutang Tagal elected as 20th Dewan Negara president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708324723_TBMutangTagal.jpg)
Mutang Tagal elected as 20th Dewan Negara president
Former Bukit Mas Member of Parliament, Datuk Mutang Tagal, replaces Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Sultan Nazrin sets historic hat-trick as Deputy King Sultan Nazrin sets historic hat-trick as Deputy King](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706677196_TBSULTANPERAKjp.jpg)
Sultan Nazrin sets historic hat-trick as Deputy King
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah was elected during the 263rd (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers last year as Deputy King of M'sia.
Wed Jan 31 2024
The Future Is Female: Breaking the Glass Cabinet: Women Ministers, Portfolios & Power
In Malaysian politics, we often focus on the number of women elected as Members of Parliament. However, being appointed to Cabinet is just as crucial. And having more women in Cabinet doesn't automatically mean a fair share of power. How do we strive for better gender equality in Cabinet representation and portfolio distribution? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Maha Balakrishnan, parliamentary and institutional development specialist.
Sun Jan 21 2024
![With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan? With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705283059_TBTaipeijpg.jpg)
With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?
Taiwan's elections saw voters defying Beijing's warnings of electing Lai Ching-te as President, escalating tensions within the Taiwan Strait.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles? EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698108846_DonaldTrump.jpg)
EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles?
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in all the cases, and his legal woes are unlikely to prevent him from reclaiming office if elected.
Sat Dec 23 2023
![Trump: I have not read Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' Trump: I have not read Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697515570_TBDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump: I have not read Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
Donald Trump has promised to crack down illegal immigration and restrict legal immigration if elected to a second four-year term in office.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Astro AWANI Editor-in-Chief Ashwad Ismail elected new ISWAMI President Astro AWANI Editor-in-Chief Ashwad Ismail elected new ISWAMI President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701344865_TBAshwadIsmail.jpg)
Astro AWANI Editor-in-Chief Ashwad Ismail elected new ISWAMI President
Ashwad Ismail replaces Datuk Mokhtar Hussain after the committee elections held during the organisation's 2023-2025 general meeting today.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700561458_TBPresidentbiden.jpg)
Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects
If re-elected, Joe Biden would be 86 by the end of his second term in office.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Sultan Ibrahim of Johor elected as 17th Agong, Sultan Nazrin of Perak as Deputy Agong Sultan Ibrahim of Johor elected as 17th Agong, Sultan Nazrin of Perak as Deputy Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698209359_majlispenanaman.jpg)
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor elected as 17th Agong, Sultan Nazrin of Perak as Deputy Agong
The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has been elected as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term, effective Jan 31, 2024.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698298355_MikeJohnson.jpg)
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698293798_UNSC.jpg)
Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza
The elected 10 members of the Security Council now plan to work on a new draft resolution.
Thu Oct 26 2023