![PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723179368_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is still room for improvement to ensure federal statutory bodies did not deviate from their objectives.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ch'ng Gaik Bee @ Dalilah Bee Abdullah, Former Director of DBKL’s Building Control Department.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO championing good urban design practices, with aspirations to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719216662_watertap.jpg)
Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report
Water supply disruptions in Sarawak and Sabah, poorly managed, continue to deprive rural residents of access to clean and treated water.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714433422_tbIsraelisoldiert.jpg)
Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting
Ending the war before reaching its objectives was "out of the question," said Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Malaysia committed to materialise UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015 Malaysia committed to materialise UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704404907_WanJunaidi.jpg)
Malaysia committed to materialise UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015
Tan Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the recent shift in Malaysia's policy is poised to generate economic benefits.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Vocal Diplomacy: Selective Critiques and Silent Choices [COLUMNIST] Vocal Diplomacy: Selective Critiques and Silent Choices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698763207_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Vocal Diplomacy: Selective Critiques and Silent Choices
The glaring discrepancy between Anwar's criticism of Israel and his appeasement of China is jarring and raises questions about his and Malaysia's broader foreign policy objectives.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694756318_Gondoliers.jpg)
Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites
Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said adding Venice to the list would have been an "undue move" not based on objective facts.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686800307_RON.jpg)
Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure
This also means that the govt would have an additional RM4.31 billion in fiscal expenditure, which can be utilised for other objectives.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![Important for govt to be attentive, avoid political blunders over reform agenda - PM Anwar Important for govt to be attentive, avoid political blunders over reform agenda - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682670717_TBANWAR.jpg)
Important for govt to be attentive, avoid political blunders over reform agenda - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged SUARAM to be more objective in its criticism of the govt over the allegedly slow pace of reforms in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Can AI in recruitment really be objective? Can AI in recruitment really be objective?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51677909444_recruitment.jpg)
Can AI in recruitment really be objective?
They simply have to make sure they don't discriminate against job applicants based on their ethnicity, gender or nationality.
Sun Mar 05 2023
![DOSM needs to strengthen role to help govt make accurate decisions - Mohd Rafizi DOSM needs to strengthen role to help govt make accurate decisions - Mohd Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670334153_Rafizi.jpg)
DOSM needs to strengthen role to help govt make accurate decisions - Mohd Rafizi
Mohd Rafizi said he hoped to realise this objective of enhancing the role of DOSM in the next five years.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Mbappe makes World Cup win 'the only objective' despite individual success Mbappe makes World Cup win 'the only objective' despite individual success](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670197742_KylianMbappe.jpg)
Mbappe makes World Cup win 'the only objective' despite individual success
Kylian Mbappe is not concerned by either the Golden Ball or the Golden Boot at Qatar 2022, targeting only a second World Cup win with France.
Sun Dec 04 2022
![Malaysia fully committed towards achieving objective of CPTPP - Azmin Malaysia fully committed towards achieving objective of CPTPP - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665220618_TBazminali.jpg)
Malaysia fully committed towards achieving objective of CPTPP - Azmin
Malaysia is fully committed towards achieving the objective of the CPTPP in deepening regional economic integration.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Budget 2023 to remain focused on rebuilding, strengthening economy Budget 2023 to remain focused on rebuilding, strengthening economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664344158_Bajet.jpg)
Budget 2023 to remain focused on rebuilding, strengthening economy
Budget 2023 is expected to maintain the government's core objective of rebuilding and strengthening the country's economy post-pandemic.
Thu Sep 29 2022