![Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721037960_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Consider This: Trafficking in Persons — From Watch List to Progress
Malaysia has shown marked progress in the fight against human trafficking, having been recently upgraded to Tier 2 in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, from being on its Tier 2 Watch List last year. How can we ensure that momentum continues? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean (Higher Degree) at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Ringgit continues to soar on potential rate cut in the US Ringgit continues to soar on potential rate cut in the US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674699678_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit continues to soar on potential rate cut in the US
Domestically, the ringgit was mostly higher against a basket of major currencies.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: Israeli airstrike in Rafah sparks global protests
Thousands of people in the US, France, and Spain took to the streets to condemn Israel’s airstrikes in Rafah, which killed at least 45 people taking refuge in a tent camp.
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Tue May 28 2024
![Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716356354_tbDigitalLiteracy.jpg)
Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users
Dr Rani Ann Balaraman said early education on digital literacy that emphasises conduct and ethics in the use of social media is important.
Sat May 25 2024
![Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly used incendiary language to accuse immigrants in the US illegally of fueling violent crime.
Fri May 24 2024
![Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok? Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679027880_TikToklogo.jpg)
Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows
Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the US illegally as part of his campaign to win back the White House.
Sat Apr 13 2024
![Baltimore bridge collision sends vehicles tumbling into water Baltimore bridge collision sends vehicles tumbling into water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711454207_Dalicargovessel.jpg)
Baltimore bridge collision sends vehicles tumbling into water
A container ship smashed into a four-lane bridge in the US port of Baltimore, causing it to collapse.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill? EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679027880_TikToklogo.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
US officials warn TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709191418_LloydAustin.jpg)
US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
![KDN getting accurate picture on three NGO leaders listed on TSC KDN getting accurate picture on three NGO leaders listed on TSC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706091431_TBSaifuddinNasution.jpg)
KDN getting accurate picture on three NGO leaders listed on TSC
Home Ministry will check the facts on three leaders of Islamic NGOs in Malaysia are listed in the US' Terrorist Screening Centre by the FBI.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700097000_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl
Biden and Xi agreed China would stem the export of items related to the production of the opioid fentanyl, a leading cause of drug overdoses in the US.
Thu Nov 16 2023