Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721695161_SheikhHasina.jpg)
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed
Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said Sheikh Hasina had left the country and that an interim government would be formed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: World leaders react to death of Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh
Across the globe, governments and world leaders react to the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, with Palestinian factions in the occupied West Bank calling for a general strike and mass demonstrations.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722424825_TBGENERALSTRIKE.jpg)
West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel
Palestinian factions called for a day of protest and a general strike in the West Bank.
Wed Jul 31 2024
AWANI Tonight: Rising late-stage cancer detection, what needs to change?
Clinical Lecturer and General and Colorectal Surgeon from UiTM, Dr Siti Mayuha Rusli says the rise in late-stage cancer detection is due to lack of awareness on early stage screening.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719992977_MKulasegaran.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department
The amendments aim to strengthen the act with new provisions to meet current requirements and expand the duties of the Auditor-General.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721222055_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid
TVET programs in Malaysia are generally conducted by TVET institutions accredited by two primary bodies: the MQA and JPK.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![No official meeting between UMNO and PAS to forge cooperation for GE16 - Ahmad Zahid No official meeting between UMNO and PAS to forge cooperation for GE16 - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720855831_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
No official meeting between UMNO and PAS to forge cooperation for GE16 - Ahmad Zahid
The UMNO president stressed that there was no meeting held between the party and PAS to forge a cooperation for the 16th General Election.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718694604_NgaKorMing.jpg)
Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga
UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ch'ng Gaik Bee @ Dalilah Bee Abdullah, Former Director of DBKL’s Building Control Department.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO championing good urban design practices, with aspirations to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Dewan Rakyat passes A-G's report, three bills in third week Dewan Rakyat passes A-G's report, three bills in third week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat passes A-G's report, three bills in third week
The Dewan Rakyat saw the motion of the Auditor General's Report passed after being debated by 52 Members of Parliament.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![A-G’s Report: 337 schools still using 4G broadband technology A-G’s Report: 337 schools still using 4G broadband technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720085232_PusatInternet.jpg)
A-G’s Report: 337 schools still using 4G broadband technology
The audit review found low subscription to the Broadband to General Population range hinders the government's high-speed broadband efforts.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024 Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650887588_DURIAN.jpg)
Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, currently obtaining approval from General Administration of Customs China takes two to three months.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![AI 10,000 kali ganda lebih pintar bakal hadir dalam tempoh 10 tahun - CEO SoftBank AI 10,000 kali ganda lebih pintar bakal hadir dalam tempoh 10 tahun - CEO SoftBank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/61541577228_MASAYOSHISON.jpg)
AI 10,000 kali ganda lebih pintar bakal hadir dalam tempoh 10 tahun - CEO SoftBank
ASI ini dikategorikan lebih ke hadapan berbanding AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) yang dijangka dicapai dalam masa beberapa tahun lagi.
Sat Jun 22 2024