AWANI Pagi: ASEAN KITA: Decoding the pillars of ASEAN
What holds ASEAN together? It is time to break down the pillars that shape our region’s future. In this episode, ASEAN Kita presents “Decoding the Pillars of ASEAN”, an insightful look at the foundations driving cooperation, growth, and stability. Join us on ASEAN Kita to explore and decode these pillars.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Consider This: Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman — Reimagining Scholarships
Many people think scholarships are just about money. But the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation (Yayasan TAR) is proving that education support can be much more than financial aid. By redefining what it means to qualify for a scholarship, YTAR now prioritizes equity and representation—giving opportunities to those who need them most. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Ida Thein, CEO of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman & Co-Founder of Closing The Gap Malaysia, and Kuhaneetha Bai, 2022 AHAM-Tunku Scholar.
Fri Feb 07 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump's takeover plan will threaten regional stability
Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza would displace millions of Palestinians, heighten tensions, and undermine the peace process, according to Prof. Datuk Dr. Rahmat Mohamad from MyAqsa Foundation.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![PM hopes CNY celebrations mark fresh start to strengthen nation's unity PM hopes CNY celebrations mark fresh start to strengthen nation's unity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71738078622_TBanwaribrahim.jpg)
PM hopes CNY celebrations mark fresh start to strengthen nation's unity
CNY celebrations reminds us of Confucius' wisdom, which emphasises that harmony is the foundation of strength, says the PM.
Wed Jan 29 2025
![Lebih 200 syarikat di UK beralih kerja 4 hari seminggu Lebih 200 syarikat di UK beralih kerja 4 hari seminggu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81738014672_DayWeekFoundatio.jpg)
Lebih 200 syarikat di UK beralih kerja 4 hari seminggu
Ia meliputi pelbagai sektor termasuk agensi pemasaran, firma IT dan perundingan serta badan amal, dengan jumlah pekerja melebihi 5,000 orang.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![MyAqsa Foundation akan serah bukti jenayah Israel ke Mahkamah Jenayah Antarabangsa MyAqsa Foundation akan serah bukti jenayah Israel ke Mahkamah Jenayah Antarabangsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737556474_WalidAbuAli.jpg)
MyAqsa Foundation akan serah bukti jenayah Israel ke Mahkamah Jenayah Antarabangsa
Bukti-bukti berkenaan dikumpulkan dengan kerjasama penyelidik dari UIAM sejak serangan bermula pada 7 Oktober 2023.
Wed Jan 22 2025
WEF 2025: Anwar bertemu enam MNC di Davos
Anwar meluangkan masa selama setengah jam dalam setiap pertemuan dengan pemimpin perniagaan, bermula dengan Ketua Pegawai Strategi AstraZeneca Marc Dunoyer, diikuti pertemuan bersama Pengerusi Eksekutif dan Pengasas Fortescue, Minderoo Foundation dan Tattarang Dr Andrew Forrest AO.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Consider This: Freedom of Expression — A Blueprint for Media Law Reform
The Centre for Law and Democracy has recently released a Media Law Reform Blueprint to outline ways to strengthen foundational rights in Malaysia, including the freedom of expression, the right to information, and the independent regulation of media. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Toby Mendel, Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Democracy, a Canada-based non-profit human rights organisation. He is also the author of the report ‘Malaysia: Media Law Reform Blueprint’.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Consider This: Who Is Middle Class, Really?
For years, Malaysia has relied on the B40, M40, and T20 income classifications to shape policies and understand the nation’s economic strata. But recent debate sparked Budget 2025’s reference to ‘the T15’— said the wealthiest segment of the population— has exposed fault lines in our framework of economic stratification. A recent working paper from the Khazanah Research Institute, titled Searching for the ‘Poor’ and ‘Middle Class’ in Malaysia, challenges the very foundation of these categories and proposes new classifications to better reflect Malaysians economic realities. If the middle class isn’t what we thought it was, what does that mean for subsidy rationalisation and targeted benefits? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute and Gregory Ho, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute.
Tue Jan 14 2025
AWANI Pagi: ASEAN Kita | Australia AS a strategic partner for ASEAN
Australia and ASEAN have shared a unique and evolving partnership, built on a foundation of shared economic interests, strong trade ties, and a commitment to regional stability. As the global geopolitical landscape continues to shift, how can Australia cement its role as a critical ally to ASEAN? What are the opportunities for deeper collaboration, and what challenges lie ahead?
This week on ASEAN Kita, we’ll explore the future of this vital partnership and its implications for the region with Dr. John Lee, Former Senior Adviser to Australian Foreign Minister.
This week on ASEAN Kita, we’ll explore the future of this vital partnership and its implications for the region with Dr. John Lee, Former Senior Adviser to Australian Foreign Minister.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![Land, state, and identity: the fault lines of Israeli politics Land, state, and identity: the fault lines of Israeli politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716331930_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Land, state, and identity: the fault lines of Israeli politics
Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushes Israel into uncharted territory, challenging its democratic foundations and societal balance.
Sun Jan 05 2025
AHF gesa ASEAN ketuai perjuangan perangi AIDS di rantau Asia-Pasifik
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) menyeru Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) untuk mengambil peranan kepimpinan dalam usaha mengakhiri AIDS sebagai ancaman kesihatan awam di rantau Asia-Pasifik.
Thu Jan 02 2025
![Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025 Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81735613972_ASEAN.jpg)
Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025
There is high hope for Malaysia to lay out the foundation towards implementable action plans for this newer cohort of ASEAN leadership.
Tue Dec 31 2024
AWANI Pagi: ASEAN Kita: Neutrality, Centrality and Serenity
It is the inaugural episode of ASEAN KITA and the premier discussion brings together former Foreign Affairs Minister Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, a seasoned statesman and strategist, to explore the foundational principles of ASEAN: neutrality, centrality, and the pursuit of harmony amidst global tensions.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: AI for Business: Trends & Threats in 2025
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT looks at key areas and threats that come with this continued development and use of AI - workforce displacement, cybersecurity risks, and ethical concerns around data privacy and how best to address them.
Tehmina Kaoosji in conversation with Jean F. Queralt, Founder & CEO, The IO Foundation.
Tehmina Kaoosji in conversation with Jean F. Queralt, Founder & CEO, The IO Foundation.
Fri Dec 20 2024