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
![Legislative measures to tackle cyberbullying in focus at Dewan Rakyat today Legislative measures to tackle cyberbullying in focus at Dewan Rakyat today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Legislative measures to tackle cyberbullying in focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also in the spotlight are government's efforts to address the issue of microplastics, which pose a threat to water sources and supplies.
Thu Jul 18 2024
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
![Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715935472_Taiwanlawmakers.jpg)
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Even before votes started to be cast, some lawmakers screamed at and shoved each other outside the legislative chamber.
Fri May 17 2024
![Sarawak to continue pursuing more representation in Parliament Sarawak to continue pursuing more representation in Parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715148808_DatukSharifahHasid.jpg)
Sarawak to continue pursuing more representation in Parliament
Sarawak will continue to pursue the agenda of increasing its number of representatives in Parliament, the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was told today.
Wed May 08 2024
![Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712747218_MajlisRumahTerbuka.jpg)
Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sarawak is the first state to have passed legislation related to carbon in the State Legislative Assembly.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709191759_TBDATUKSERIAMIRU.jpg)
Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Selangor Air) is scheduled to begin repaying a loan of RM248.7 million to the state government
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708571858_TBTaibMahmud.jpg)
Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness as the remains of former Governor of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived here today.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708513477_TBJENAZAHTUNTAIBTIBA.jpg)
Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching
The body will be taken to Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building tomorrow and the public can pay last respects between 8am and 11.30am.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693206252_SultanSelangor.jpg)
Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan
This is to ensure power of State Legislative Assembly to enact Syariah criminal laws is enshrined in Federal Constitution without ambiguity.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700804383_TBPENANGFLAG.jpg)
Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine
The Penang State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved a motion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people for the cruelty and tyranny of the Israeli Zionist regime.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697437330_GibranRakabumingRaka.jpg)
Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official
The world's third-biggest democracy is set to vote in simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on February 14 next year.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Indonesia court rejects moves to change eligibility rules for president, VP candidates Indonesia court rejects moves to change eligibility rules for president, VP candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697437330_GibranRakabumingRaka.jpg)
Indonesia court rejects moves to change eligibility rules for president, VP candidates
The world's third-biggest democracy is set to vote in simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 14 next year.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692275086_TBJohariHarun.jpg)
Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash
Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin shared the news about the death of the state exco, Datuk Seri Johari Harun
Thu Aug 17 2023
![Be responsible lawmakers, don't be bias, veteran politician tells T'ganu state reps Be responsible lawmakers, don't be bias, veteran politician tells T'ganu state reps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692170019_kerajaannegeri.jpg)
Be responsible lawmakers, don't be bias, veteran politician tells T'ganu state reps
This is the first time since Independence that Terengganu has no opposition in its legislative assembly.
Wed Aug 16 2023