Consider This: Federalism - When States Want More
Recently Johor and Penang have made headlines with their push for a larger share of the taxes they collect. Johor, at the urging of regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, is seeking 20 to 30 percent of its collected taxes, while Penang is seeking 20 percent. These demands are raising important questions about decentralisation and financial autonomy. Additionally, Sabah and Sarawak’s unique position under the MA63 adds to the complexity of these discussions. How should Malaysia navigate the demands for greater funds? On the episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710826372_TBAMIRHAMZAH.jpg)
Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696239829_WorldBank.jpg)
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
The Taylor Swift effect that drove up travel and hotel-related costs had analysts looking for an uptick in headline inflation in February.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect' Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702020297_DisneyStudio.jpg)
Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect'
From strikes paralysing Hollywood to Beatles releasing their last ever song, the world of entertainment provided many headlines this year.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591856899_MohdUzirMahidin.jpg)
Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM
Malaysia's headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), moderated to 1.8 per cent in October 2023, the lowest since April 2021.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696592415_FidelCastro.jpg)
WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia
News of Cubans ending up in the Russian military hit headlines when the Havana govt says it is "not part of the war in Ukraine.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![Troubled World Scout Jamboree bows out with K-pop in Seoul Troubled World Scout Jamboree bows out with K-pop in Seoul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691753461_tbScoutJamboree.jpg)
Troubled World Scout Jamboree bows out with K-pop in Seoul
Around 40,000 people gathered for the concert headlined by NewJeans and IVE at Seoul's World Cup stadium.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Limitations and risks of AI-Generated Personal Finance Advice
ChatGPT and AI dominate headlines, but generative AI, including personal finance advice, has limitations. It lacks true understanding and relies on statistical probabilities, leading to 'hallucination'. Full discussion with Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer of StashAway. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Thu Jul 13 2023
![Fahmi lambasts parties behind edited news headline Fahmi lambasts parties behind edited news headline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687666508_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi lambasts parties behind edited news headline
Slander has become prevalent, said Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Jun 26 2023
![Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5 Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/41554195074_bendera.jpg)
Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5
With notable names maintaining their positions and new entrants making a strong impact, Malaysia's billionaires continue to make headlines.
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean headlining historic Coachella Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean headlining historic Coachella](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681459319_BadBunny.jpg)
Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean headlining historic Coachella
It's set to be a history-making weekend, with Bad Bunny as the first Spanish-language and first Latin American act to headline.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![Watch out humans, artificial general intelligence could be coming to ChatGPT 5 Watch out humans, artificial general intelligence could be coming to ChatGPT 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681093379_ChatGPT.jpg)
Watch out humans, artificial general intelligence could be coming to ChatGPT 5
While ChatGPT 4 is busy making headlines, OpenAI is already working on the next steps for its conversational AI.
Mon Apr 10 2023
![Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651223420_bajet.jpg)
Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM
Malaysia's headline inflation increased to 3.3 pct in 2022 compared with 2.5 per cent in 2021, while core inflation averaged higher at 3 pct, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Headline inflation stable at 4.0 pct in November 2022 - BNM Headline inflation stable at 4.0 pct in November 2022 - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651223420_bajet.jpg)
Headline inflation stable at 4.0 pct in November 2022 - BNM
Headline inflation continues to remain stable at 4.0 per cent in November 2022, similar to October 2022, as the increase in core inflation was offset by lower inflation in other categories.
Fri Dec 30 2022