Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 1)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to UM's Assoc Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers, Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research, & Innovation), Asia Europe Institute
Thu Jul 04 2024
The Future Is Female: Workplace Leadership — The Perils of the Accidental Manager
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Ann Francke OBE, Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute, Britain’s professional body for management and leadership. She is also the author of ‘Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace’ and in 2020 she was awarded an OBE for services to Workplace Equality.
Sun Jun 09 2024
![Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709656518_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content
Nearly 200 Meta employees raised similar concerns in an open letter to Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders earlier this year.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Malaysia's state fund 1MDB sues PetroSaudi executive, seeking US$1.83 bln Malaysia's state fund 1MDB sues PetroSaudi executive, seeking US$1.83 bln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450419647_ONEMDB.jpg)
Malaysia's state fund 1MDB sues PetroSaudi executive, seeking US$1.83 bln
1MDB alleged that PetroSaudi Chief Investment Officer Patrick Mahony aided several individuals to misappropriate its funds.
Fri May 24 2024
![Former Twitter execs sue Elon Musk for over $128 mln in severance Former Twitter execs sue Elon Musk for over $128 mln in severance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683796223_ElonMusk.jpg)
Former Twitter execs sue Elon Musk for over $128 mln in severance
The former executives said Elon Musk falsely accused them of misconduct and forced them out of Twitter.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![MMEA chopper crashes in Kuala Selangor MMEA chopper crashes in Kuala Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709610494_HelicopterAPMM.jpg)
MMEA chopper crashes in Kuala Selangor
CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said they were still gathering information on the incident.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![PM meets business leaders from top Australian companies PM meets business leaders from top Australian companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709610502_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM meets business leaders from top Australian companies
The company executives were from the manufacturing sector, including medical devices, metals as well as data centres, finance and trading.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Consider This: Journalism Ethics (Part 1) - State-Initiated Code Basis for Accreditation
The Communications Ministry recently launched an updated version of the Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists, 35 years after it was first developed by the Malaysian Press Institute. Given how much the media landscape has changed in the decades since, is the Code well-suited for the way media is produced and consumed today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism and Member of the Pro-tem Committee of the Malaysian Media Council.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Aman Palestin: Executive Chairman, CEO among three individuals charged with CBT, cheating, money laundering Aman Palestin: Executive Chairman, CEO among three individuals charged with CBT, cheating, money laundering](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Aman Palestin: Executive Chairman, CEO among three individuals charged with CBT, cheating, money laundering
They were charged with with 164 counts of CBT, cheating and money laundering involving tens of millions of ringgit in company's funds.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Forgotten Baby Syndrome (Part 1) — Can A Campaign Help to Prevent Tragedies?
Forgotten Baby Syndrome refers to a phenomenon in which young children are mistakenly left in vehicles. Research has found that over 25% of parents with children under 3 have lost awareness of the child being present in the car at some point during the drive. In light of recent deaths involving young children left in cars, is this an issue for policymakers to address? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Selangor State Executive Council Member for Women & Family Empowerment, Welfare, and the Care Economy.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Consider This: Indonesia Elections (Part 2) - PEMILU 2024: Democratic Challenges to the Fore
Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday February 14th to choose a new president and vice president, which will mark the first change in leadership in 10 years as outgoing President Joko Widodo has served his maximum two terms. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khoirunnisa Nur Agustyati, Executive Director of the Association for Election and Democracy (Perludem).
Tue Feb 13 2024
Consider This: Indonesia Elections (Part 1) - PEMILU 2024: Choosing Continuity or Change?
Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday February 14th to choose a new president and vice president, which will mark the first change in leadership in 10 years as outgoing President Joko Widodo has served his maximum two terms. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Aditya Perdana, Associate Professor at Department of Political Science at Universitas Indonesia. He is also executive director of ALGORITMA Research and Consulting.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672838239_TBTikTok.jpg)
Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias
Katie Puris also claims TikTok refused to grant her leave to address medical conditions spurred by the stress and pressure of her job.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 1) - Uncovering Corruption In Labour Recruitment
A recent exposé by MalaysiaKini documented how fake contracts, worth millions of ringgit with non-existent companies, were used to get quotas to bring in migrant workers who were then stranded in Malaysia without jobs or any income for months. What were the loopholes that allowed for this to take place and how can we close them? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Adrian Pereira, Executive Director at North-South Initiative, a migrant-and-refugee rights NGO.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Consider This: Gender Pay Gap (Part 2) — Concrete Steps to Reduce Pay Disparity
In its latest Malaysia Gender Pay Gap Index, the Statistics Department found that, on average, for every RM100 in salaries and wages received by men, women receive just RM66.67. This is a sharp decline from RM96.21 in 2021. What is the reason for the decline, and what policies are needed to address it? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Tan E Hun, Executive Director of the think tank, Research for Social Advancement (REFSA).
Tue Jan 09 2024