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
![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
![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
![Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Ex-PETRONAS executive gets prison, fine for receiving bribes Ex-PETRONAS executive gets prison, fine for receiving bribes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701680055_MohdAmalMRazalan.jpg)
Ex-PETRONAS executive gets prison, fine for receiving bribes
The judge sentenced Mohd Amal M Razalan after he changed his plea to guilty at today's proceeding which was earlier set for mention.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit, says ABC not for sale Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit, says ABC not for sale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/61555068790_CEODisney.jpg)
Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit, says ABC not for sale
Walt Disney's board is undertaking a "robust" search for a successor, Chief Executive Bob Iger said.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700469236_TBThinkCityjpg.jpg)
Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award
Each year, UN-Habitat acknowledges outstanding contributions to human settlements with Special Citation, handed out by Executive Director.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Mediha Mahmood appointed as Chief Executive Officer at the Content Forum Mediha Mahmood appointed as Chief Executive Officer at the Content Forum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667390761_MEDIHA.jpg)
Mediha Mahmood appointed as Chief Executive Officer at the Content Forum
This strategic transition reflects the Content Forum's dedication to align with local and international industry norms and best practices.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Govt committed to separating powers of executive, legislature, judiciary Govt committed to separating powers of executive, legislature, judiciary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692397164_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Govt committed to separating powers of executive, legislature, judiciary
The government is committed to separating the powers between the executive, legislature and judiciary to ensure legal integrity.
Tue Oct 24 2023