Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Journalists from Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on comprehensive hajj coverage Journalists from Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on comprehensive hajj coverage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717846379_JejakAlHaramains.jpg)
Journalists from Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on comprehensive hajj coverage
The delegation includes nine journalists from Malaysia and 14 from Indonesia, who will join forces to provide the most comprehensive and insightful reporting of the Hajj.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role
Fahmi Fadzil highlighted the importance of maintaining journalism ethics, which is fundamental to the profession.
Wed May 29 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
![Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715770663_TBFahmiFadzilsida.jpg)
Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would announce the good news at the highlight of the three-day celebration on May 27.
Fri May 24 2024
![Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do
AI should not be labelled as only for trivial tasks as it is capable of doing more technological sophistication to produce faster results.
Thu May 23 2024
![Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705851500_Kuchingsarawak.jpg)
Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots
Participants of the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2024 event will gain deeper insights into Sarawak's unique culture.
Sat May 11 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth [COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715099242_TBWaelDahdouh.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth
UNESCO should be congratulated for awarding the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2024 to Palestinian journalists covering Gaza.
Tue May 07 2024
![Exercise restraint and understanding in handling Bloomberg journalist case - Johan Jaaffar Exercise restraint and understanding in handling Bloomberg journalist case - Johan Jaaffar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689245928_TBTANSRIJOHAN.jpg)
Exercise restraint and understanding in handling Bloomberg journalist case - Johan Jaaffar
Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar urges the police to exercise restrain, caution and understanding in handling the case involving a Bloomberg journalist, Ram Anand.
Mon May 06 2024
![University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714977268_RoundtableAIAstr.jpg)
University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable
The roundtable aims to provide a platform for journalists, media organisations, academia, civil society and government agencies to deliberate on the implications of AI on journalism and society.
Mon May 06 2024
![Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686584280_UNESCOUnitedNatio.jpg)
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
![Etika kewartawanan bezakan wartawan warga dengan pengamal media sebenar - Fahmi Etika kewartawanan bezakan wartawan warga dengan pengamal media sebenar - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714479943_TBFAHMI.jpg)
Etika kewartawanan bezakan wartawan warga dengan pengamal media sebenar - Fahmi
Etika kewartawanan yang teguh amat penting dalam memastikan kemampanan industri media di negara ini.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714475800_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals
Strong journalistic ethics are crucial in ensuring the sustainability of the country's media industry, said Fahmi Fadzil said.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76 Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713751050_TerryAndersonjpg.jpg)
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76
The ex-chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was longest held hostage of the scores of Westerners abducted in Lebanon.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Overwhelmed by the news? Try compassion training Overwhelmed by the news? Try compassion training](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712310527_burningnewspaper.jpg)
Overwhelmed by the news? Try compassion training
Continuous bad news is causing people to disengage. Compassion may hold the key to staying informed and trying to fix our troubled world.
Sat Apr 13 2024