Tens of thousands gather in anti-government protest in Belgrade
The protesters blame President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling party for a railway station roof collapse last month that killed 15 people.
Mon Dec 23 2024
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia accepts Ocean Infinity's offer to resume MH370 search
The Government has agreed in principle to resume the search of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, more than 10 years after it's disappearance.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Human Rights Watch says Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide
The 184-page Human Rights Watch report says the Israeli government stopped water being piped into Gaza and cut off electricity.
Fri Dec 20 2024
AWANI Tonight: Govt assessing France, Australia’s social media laws for kids
The government is assessing social media laws for children in Australia and France before deciding on the possibility to implement similar laws in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 19 2024
US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
All federal employees' pay could be disrupted during a shutdown.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Indonesia president pledges to pardon 'corrupters' who return what they stole
Prabowo Subianto says his government might provide ways for wrongdoers to discreetly return what was stolen.
Thu Dec 19 2024
MADANI transformation policies ensure people's wellbeing, address cost of living issues
The minimum wage and salary improvements are the government's efforts to reform the labour market and increase workers' income, says PM.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Consider This: EPF for Migrant Workers (Part 1) — Ensuring A Fair Share For All
To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Gopal Kishnam Nadesan, Secretary General of the Labour Solidarity and Learning Resources Association, which is a broad coalition of 58 Malaysian trade unions and worker organisations from various sectors.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Consider This: EPF for Migrant Workers (Part 2) — Ensuring A Fair Share For All
To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Consider This: Human Rights — 2024 Reality Check
In two years into the MADANI administration and promises of reform have often taken center stage but Suaram’s 2024 Human Rights Report challenges us to look beyond the rhetoric. Is the MADANI government making progress on the reforms it promised, or is there a troubling disconnect between ambition and action? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sevan Doraisamy, Executive Director of the NGO, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) and Jernell Tan, the Documentation & Monitoring Coordinator for SUARAM.
Tue Dec 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: T15 definition, classification to be decided soon - Rafizi
The government is refining proposals related to the definition and classification of the T15 income group, with the matter to be decided by the Cabinet soon.
Tue Dec 17 2024
German Chancellor Scholz loses no-confidence vote, paving way for election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz will head a caretaker government until a new one can be formed.
Tue Dec 17 2024
German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for snap election
Scholz remains as caretaker leader until a new government can be formed after the planned Feb. 23 election.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
Cyclone Chido damages homes, government buildings, and a hospital in the strongest storm to hit the islands.
Mon Dec 16 2024
No decision yet to join PKR - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul says that as a member of the government, he will continue to implement the best policies for the people.
Mon Dec 16 2024