Consider This: Private Healthcare (Part 2) — What Will Copayments Mean for You?
Come September 1st, Bank Negara Malaysia will require all insurers and takaful operators to offer consumers an option to purchase medical and health insurance and takaful products with a copayment feature. What does it mean for the healthcare sector, and how will this affect patients? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent health policy analyst, Dr Chua Hong Teck.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![PM to meet Putin to discuss economic cooperation PM to meet Putin to discuss economic cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722578318_tbAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM to meet Putin to discuss economic cooperation
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated this affirms Malaysia's independent stance without hostility toward any nation.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714719279_TBCIJLogo.jpg)
The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing
There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Animal Abuse (Part 1) — Legal & Social Solutions
Despite the Animal Welfare Act, cases of cruelty to animals persist— raising questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement. What changes are necessary to plug the gaps in taking action against those who perpetrate cruelty to animals? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent animal rescuer Shima Aris.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720333130_HRDcorp.jpg)
Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that it proved Steven Sim Chee Keong kept his promise not to hide any truth.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698398351_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Msia's influence will grow significantly as part of this economic bloc compared to operating independently.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714962707_TBProfDrHalukGorg.jpg)
Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence
Turkiye is one of only five countries in the world that can independently develop and produce fifth-generation fighter jets.
Mon May 06 2024
![Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714394352_PrinceFaisal.jpg)
Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders
A two-state solution and the recognition of an independent Palestinian state remains the only viable path out of the current conflict in Gaza.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN
Malaysia remains committed to the Palestinian cause and will continue efforts towards establishment of an independent and sovereign State.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900 124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712913625_tbPeruvianMarcelino.jpg)
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be? Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708082712_GibranRakabuming.jpg)
Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be?
The Prabowo-Gibran team clinched about 58% of votes in unofficial "quick counts" by independent pollsters after Wednesday's elections.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Indonesia's Prabowo campaign team confident of single-round election victory Indonesia's Prabowo campaign team confident of single-round election victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707911486_prabowo.jpg)
Indonesia's Prabowo campaign team confident of single-round election victory
The comments came after unofficial vote counts by several independent pollsters showed Prabowo had nearly 60% of votes.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Homeless dog found shot with 60-70 metal bullets in Kapar Homeless dog found shot with 60-70 metal bullets in Kapar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706247933_brownie.jpg)
Homeless dog found shot with 60-70 metal bullets in Kapar
Brownie, a stray dog who had found solace in the care of independent stray rescue organisation Woof My Roof, was recently found critically wounded with broken legs and neck injuries.
Fri Jan 26 2024