Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 2)
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 Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman, Policy Research Analyst at Bait Al Amanah
Thu Jul 04 2024
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
![MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719887535_AnwarIbrahimMajli.jpg)
MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was crucial to strengthen the economy as revenue was wasted and subsidies weren't reaching target groups.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions' WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'
According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that those who are most in need are receiving sufficient quantity and quality of food.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716172416_tbPresidentialoffic.jpg)
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
![US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705211011_TBCOVIDRELIEFPLAN.jpg)
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
Republicans accused Joe Biden of turning his back on Israel after facing widespread pro-Palestinian protests.
Fri May 17 2024
![On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713838974_Trumpjpg.jpg)
On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election
Prosecutors portrayed the payment as criminal effort to deceive voters, while Donald Trump was facing other accusations of sexual behavior.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713525465_GazaIVFembryosd.jpg)
Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike
The embryos in those tanks were the last hope for hundreds of Palestinian couples facing infertility.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713338955_Rafahjpg.jpg)
UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza
A senior UN aid official said aid deliveries within Gaza were facing significant checkpoint delays.
Wed Apr 17 2024
It's About YOUth: Gender perspectives in climate justice
Shakila Zen from Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) and Michelle Chew from International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) dive deep into the intersection of gender and environmental challenges, shedding light on the disproportionate effects of climate change facing women and girls. #ItsAboutYOUth
Sat Mar 23 2024
It's About YOUth: Gender perspectives in climate justice
Shakila Zen from Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) and Michelle Chew from International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) dive deep into the intersection of gender and environmental challenges, shedding light on the disproportionate effects of climate change facing women and girls. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Mar 22 2024
![South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708336866_TBICJjpg.jpg)
South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel
South Africa warned that people in Gaza facing starvation and asked court to order all parties cease hostilities and release all hostages.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Gov't striving to reduce fiscal deficit rate to 4.3 per cent this year - Fahmi Gov't striving to reduce fiscal deficit rate to 4.3 per cent this year - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707294282_TBFAHMIFADZILjp.jpg)
Gov't striving to reduce fiscal deficit rate to 4.3 per cent this year - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysia recorded a three per cent GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, despite facing challenges.
Mon Feb 19 2024