Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia faces rising HIV infectiosn among youth
A total of 244 youths aged 18 to 25 were diagnosed with HIV in 2023, marking a 31% rise from 2021. Infectious diseases expert Dr Khairil Erwan Khalid explores the factors driving this trend.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720597062_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said they will hire a legal expert to decide the next steps after receiving the notification.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719546658_Borneanelephants.jpg)
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718277509_TaylorSwift.jpg)
You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real
Taylor Swift's Europe tour is causing a buzz, with experts predicting an economic boost as fans flock to her sold-out shows.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![Global South and global growth: Here's what leaders are saying Global South and global growth: Here's what leaders are saying](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719544810_AMNCNextFrontie.jpg)
Global South and global growth: Here's what leaders are saying
There is growing cooperation among peer economies, and the Global South is finding a 'louder voice', experts say.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719569362_TBKABINETPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct
The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
AWANI Tonight: WEF #AMNC24 - Unlocking ASEAN's Digital Economic Potential
Experts estimate that the implementation of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framwork Agreement (DEFA) could unlock at least a trillion US dollars for the ASEAN region by 2030.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert ''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719401266_TBAedes.jpg)
''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine" - Expert
There should be less vaccine hesitancy towards Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine due to the development processes it went through
Wed Jun 26 2024
![UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715766800_TBUNHQxjp.jpg)
UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses
The group of experts said Israel should halt their transfers of war materiel, "even if they are executed under existing export licenses".
Sat Jun 22 2024
![EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686906115_Beijingheatwave.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Experts say more deaths occur earlier in the summer when people's bodies have not had a chance to acclimatize to the season.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703738743_TBNGAKORMINGjpg.jpg)
Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga
Nga Kor Ming highlighted that Malaysia stands to gain the latest technology and expertise in housing and urban development from China.
Tue Jun 18 2024
The Experts ditayang di Festival Filem Antarabangsa Shanghai 2024
Diletakkan di bawah segmen ‘The Belt and Road Film Week’, filem itu bakal ditayangkan di beberapa lokasi termasuk di Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo serta Hefei, China.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718354896_burntbuilding.jpg)
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024