![Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721023137_tbOlympicTorchRela.jpg)
Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre
The relay will culminate with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720170202_sixleggedrobotgu.jpg)
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - 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 Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
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
![Segak berbaju Melayu, Adli Goldenboy mohon doa rakyat Malaysia Segak berbaju Melayu, Adli Goldenboy mohon doa rakyat Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719393878_tbAdliHafidz.jpg)
Segak berbaju Melayu, Adli Goldenboy mohon doa rakyat Malaysia
Misi Adli Hafidz mempertahankan kejuaraan tali pinggang WBC Asia Continental kelas light heavyweight yang dimenangi olehnya pada 2023.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Islam kukuh reputasi, belasah Poirier di UFC 302 Islam kukuh reputasi, belasah Poirier di UFC 302](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717309745_UFC.jpg)
Islam kukuh reputasi, belasah Poirier di UFC 302
Islam Makhachev mengukuhkan reputasinya selaku petarung pound for pound nombor satu di dunia selepas menumpaskan Dustin Poirier di UFC 302.
Sun Jun 02 2024
![Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717124012_Commercialfoodtruc.jpg)
Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid
Army authorities gave Gazan traders the green light to resume their purchases from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers of food.
Fri May 31 2024
![Venus Williams among sporting figures to get own Barbie doll Venus Williams among sporting figures to get own Barbie doll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716548167_TBBARBIETENNIS.jpg)
Venus Williams among sporting figures to get own Barbie doll
As Barbie turns 65 this year, Mattel seeks to shine a light on role models of women sports ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Sun May 26 2024
![PM Anwar to address nation tonight PM Anwar to address nation tonight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716266180_TBanwaribrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar to address nation tonight
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would use the space to shed light on various issues in the country and abroad.
Tue May 21 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 2) - Celebrating Malaysia’s Outstanding Educators
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, Senior Assistant of Student Affairs at Sekolah Kebangsaan Long Sebangan in Lawas, Sarawak. He is the Winner of the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 1) - The Impact of the Malaysia Teacher Prize
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Constance Yuen, CEO of Pemimpin GSL, an organisation focused on strengthening leadership in schools, and the organiser of the Malaysia Teacher Prize.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Ketum (Part 2) - Rehab Perspectives on Ketum Classification
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Raja Azizan Raja Suhami, Secretary-General of Malaysian Substance Abuse Council (MASAC).
Tue May 14 2024
![Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts, more than 12,000 people evacuated Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts, more than 12,000 people evacuated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714532712_MountRuang.jpg)
Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts, more than 12,000 people evacuated
Lightning flashes lit up its crater, prompting authorities to raise the alert status and evacuate people living on a nearby island.
Wed May 01 2024
![Lorong di Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu ditutup sementara, dilencongkan Lorong di Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu ditutup sementara, dilencongkan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713671483_tbLebuhraya.jpg)
Lorong di Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu ditutup sementara, dilencongkan
Pemaju projek The Light, IJM Land Bhd memaklumkan terdapat penutupan lorong sementara dan lencongan trafik di median laluan Bayan Lepas dan George Town di Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu pada Selasa.
Sun Apr 21 2024