![People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning' People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723431503_Wildfire.jpg)
People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the village of Varnavas.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723098086_tbParisOlympic.jpg)
Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end
The flame - which is not a flame but an illusion of fire created with lights - has become a fixture of the Paris Olympics.
Fri Aug 09 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
![Olympics-Gymnastics - 'Barbie dreamhouse' vibes calm gymnasts at Paris arena Olympics-Gymnastics - 'Barbie dreamhouse' vibes calm gymnasts at Paris arena](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722336969_TBGymnastics.jpg)
Olympics-Gymnastics - 'Barbie dreamhouse' vibes calm gymnasts at Paris arena
The apparatus podiums in the Olympic gymnastics venue are draped in teal and blue geometric designs with a light pink trim.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Olympics - Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron? Olympics - Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41490158012_Olympics.jpg)
Olympics - Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?
Tony Estanguet said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![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