![Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723632795_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723633715_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat
British police have said there is nothing to indicate that events in Vienna would impact the five appearances at Wembley Stadium.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Seoul city finds toxic substances in products from Temu and Shein apps Seoul city finds toxic substances in products from Temu and Shein apps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723616467_TBSheinlogo.jpg)
Seoul city finds toxic substances in products from Temu and Shein apps
The products have been found to contain toxic substances up to 229 times higher than permitted levels.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723608784_AntiMuslimriots.jpg)
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
Many have been swiftly jailed, with some receiving long sentences
Wed Aug 14 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 2) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Harris Zainul, Deputy Director of Research at ISIS Malaysia, where his areas of interest focus on policy responses to mis- and disinformation and social media platform governance.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 1) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nalini Elumalai, Senior Programme Officer for Malaysia at ARTICLE 19, which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707109587_KWSPLogo.jpg)
EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil
The EPF said the distributable income does not include mark-to-market gains of securities that have not been realised.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723534294_TBmissileattack.jpg)
Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West
In Kursk, 121,000 people already left or have been evacuated and another 59,000 were in the process of being evacuated, officials said.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it [COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it
Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721808765_TBLimHuiYing.jpg)
Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim
Many companies have already tried the system, although it's initially aimed at those with annual revenue over RM100 million, said Lim Hui Ying.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603029158_GreatBarrierReef.jpg)
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest, placing the world's largest reef under threat.
Sat Aug 10 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #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 Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #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 the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Mohd Zuki retires, expresses willingness to continue serving the country Mohd Zuki retires, expresses willingness to continue serving the country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723196845_TBZUKI.jpg)
Mohd Zuki retires, expresses willingness to continue serving the country
Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said his 32 years and seven months in public service have been a challenging yet fulfilling experience.
Fri Aug 09 2024