AWANI Tonight: Urgent call for global assistance in Myanmar's Rakhine
Lilianne Fan from Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) calls for urgent action by the Malaysian government and international community, as the situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state worsens.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 2) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Harris Zainul, Deputy Director of Research at ISIS Malaysia, where his areas of interest focus on policy responses to mis- and disinformation and social media platform governance.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 1) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nalini Elumalai, Senior Programme Officer for Malaysia at ARTICLE 19, which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14 Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670397203_IvanaEstherRobert.jpg)
Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14
Christina Verstappen is suing the police, Home Minister and Malaysian government for negligence in investigating her daughter's death.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721186809_tbTenyearsMHai.jpg)
Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people
The Malaysian government remains steadfast and committed to continuing the ongoing legal action against those responsible for the tragedy.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East](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)
Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East
Foreign Ministry said through its embassies, the Malaysian government is in close contact with registered Malaysian citizens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662711627_TBVOLKERTURK.jpg)
UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday
Volker Turk will undertake a working visit to Malaysia on June 4 at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Malaysia expresses condolences over death of Iran President in copter crash Malaysia expresses condolences over death of Iran President in copter crash](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 condolences over death of Iran President in copter crash
According to Wisma Putra, the Malaysian government and its people extend their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
Mon May 20 2024
![Malaysian govt securities to remain robust despite restructuring of EPF accounts Malaysian govt securities to remain robust despite restructuring of EPF accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714026552_BangunanKumpulanWa.jpg)
Malaysian govt securities to remain robust despite restructuring of EPF accounts
CIMB IB expects the impact of EPF's introduction of a third account, on MGS and GII demand to be mitigated by strong net contributions.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Dialog Tiga Penjuru: MH370: A decade of mystery
The Malaysian government is ready to resume the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and will consider further search operations when new information and credible evidence are ascertained. What does this mean for the families and friends of the victims of MH370?
Thu Mar 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Beyond Borders: Safeguarding Malaysia's Interests [COLUMNIST] Beyond Borders: Safeguarding Malaysia's Interests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703472832_MalaysiaChina.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Beyond Borders: Safeguarding Malaysia's Interests
Some critics argue that the perceived favoritism in immigration matters raises doubts about the impartiality of the decision-making process within the Malaysian government.
Mon Dec 25 2023
![Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023 Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699958119_TBTIKTOKGENERIC.jpg)
Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023
TikTok said it had received 340 requests from the Malaysian government to remove or restrict content between January and June 2023.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687346363_TBMASIC.jpg)
Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy
The Malaysian government and industry leaders recognize the growing importance of space technology and its potential impact on various socio-economic activities.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![MSPO certification process constantly evolving, improving - Fadillah MSPO certification process constantly evolving, improving - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61685413262_FadillahYusof.jpg)
MSPO certification process constantly evolving, improving - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Malaysian government is also fully committed to the key policies relating to sustainable palm oil.
Wed May 31 2023
![Malaysia to scrutinise all measures to counter Sulu group's claims Malaysia to scrutinise all measures to counter Sulu group's claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612171493_Putrajaya.jpg)
Malaysia to scrutinise all measures to counter Sulu group's claims
The Malaysian Government will not compromise on aspects of national sovereignty and security, the Special Secretariat on Sulu Claims said.
Tue Mar 14 2023