Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath
Emmanuel Macron's EU role likely weakened by election second round.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719546377_street.jpg)
Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices
The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719391981_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock holds equity investments in 100 public-listed companies in Malaysia as of May this year.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718791225_DalaiLama.jpg)
US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks
Tibetan tradition holds that the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after his death and current leader has said his successor may be found in India.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues [LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714967394_tbPersatuanOKUSent.jpg)
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
![Bangladeshi politician to provide expert witness testimony in support of habeas corpus application Bangladeshi politician to provide expert witness testimony in support of habeas corpus application](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Bangladeshi politician to provide expert witness testimony in support of habeas corpus application
M.A Quayum's daughter said her father has been living in Malaysia for the past 15 years, holds a passport and is a MM2H visa holder.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Tunku Mahkota Ismail holds discussion on Malaysia-Singapore land entry points Tunku Mahkota Ismail holds discussion on Malaysia-Singapore land entry points](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710886118_TunkuIsmailIdris.jpg)
Tunku Mahkota Ismail holds discussion on Malaysia-Singapore land entry points
Various issues were discussed, including immigration operations, daily traffic processing, average waiting time for immigration checks.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![South Korean doctors holds a mass rally against medical policy South Korean doctors holds a mass rally against medical policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709517972_TBsouthkoreajpg.jpg)
South Korean doctors holds a mass rally against medical policy
Up to 40,000 doctors joined the rally, demanding the government scrap the plan to increase medical school admissions.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024 The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709030263_TBInvestment.jpg)
The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index as it has done for nine consecutive years.
Tue Feb 27 2024
!['Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him 'Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585145452_JOKOWI.jpg)
'Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him
Joko Widodo will step down this October, but with an 80% approval rating he holds huge sway over Indonesia's 205 million voters.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Agong holds last pre-Cabinet meeting with PM before reign ends Agong holds last pre-Cabinet meeting with PM before reign ends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706012255_TBAGONGANWAR.jpg)
Agong holds last pre-Cabinet meeting with PM before reign ends
This is the last pre-Cabinet meeting for the King who would end his five-year reign as Malaysia's 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Jan 30.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704859600_TBTaiwanjpg.jpg)
Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election
Taiwan holds presidential, parliamentary elections on Saturday.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704090334_Taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Trump holds wide lead in Republican 2024 nominating contest - Reuters/Ipsos poll Trump holds wide lead in Republican 2024 nominating contest - Reuters/Ipsos poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41680674544_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump holds wide lead in Republican 2024 nominating contest - Reuters/Ipsos poll
The poll found that 61% of self-identified Republicans said they would vote for Donald Trump in the state-by-state nominating contest.
Tue Dec 12 2023