Consider This: EC Appointments - Choosing Custodians of the Vote
The recent retirement of Election Commission chairperson, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, has raised critical questions about his successor. This, coupled with the recent appointments of two EC members made without Parliamentary Select Committee consultation, have sparked calls from civil society groups for a complete overhaul of the appointment process. How crucial is transparency and independence in the selection of those who oversee our democratic processes? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director of Tindak Malaysia, and Ngeow Chow Ying, Convener of Projek SAMA.
Tue May 28 2024
![Mydin Manjoi closed until further notice after fire incident Mydin Manjoi closed until further notice after fire incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710105083_kebakaransebuahpas.jpg)
Mydin Manjoi closed until further notice after fire incident
Firefighters still carrying out firefighting operations through overhaul work to ensure remaining embers of fire completely extinguished.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal
Four ministers and several deputy ministers are set to be replaced.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Wanted: Thousands of Ukrainian judges, in huge overhaul sought by EU Wanted: Thousands of Ukrainian judges, in huge overhaul sought by EU](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697708612_courtdocuments.jpg)
Wanted: Thousands of Ukrainian judges, in huge overhaul sought by EU
Ukraine is desperately short of judges, and is kick-starting a long-delayed nationwide hiring spree to fill more than 2,000 vacancies.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Australia's visa overhaul leaves Chinese millionaires in limbo Australia's visa overhaul leaves Chinese millionaires in limbo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686883930_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Australia's visa overhaul leaves Chinese millionaires in limbo
A government review published in March found Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP) migrants contributed less to the economy than the average Australian.
Fri Jun 16 2023
![Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul? Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662287760_Migrantworkers.jpg)
Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?
With job scams leaving hundreds of migrant workers stranded in Malaysia, is it time for a complete overhaul of the system to better protect these workers and hold syndicates accountable?
Wed May 31 2023
![FA-50 fighter jets acquisition opens door for Malaysia to become MRO hub FA-50 fighter jets acquisition opens door for Malaysia to become MRO hub](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678952694_PesawatFA.jpg)
FA-50 fighter jets acquisition opens door for Malaysia to become MRO hub
Malaysia's decision to purchase 18 FA-50 Block 20 "Fighting Eagle" light combat aircraft will pave the way for the country to become the preferred Maintenance, Refurbishment and Overhaul (MRO) hub for
Thu May 25 2023
![Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682657038_rightwingdemonstra.jpg)
Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul
Israelis remain polarised over the planned legislation that proponents say would restore balance to Israeli authorities.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Govt committed to supporting aerospace industry's growth - Tengku Zafrul Govt committed to supporting aerospace industry's growth - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682510264_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Govt committed to supporting aerospace industry's growth - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia has a thriving maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector that offers numerous investment opportunities.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679977341_israel.jpg)
Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil
For months, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest a project its critics say would destroy the checks and balances protecting Israeli democracy.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![France's Macron faces another test with no-confidence vote on pension reform Monday France's Macron faces another test with no-confidence vote on pension reform Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679277049_FRANCE.jpg)
France's Macron faces another test with no-confidence vote on pension reform Monday
Macron's overhaul raises the pension age by two years to 64, which the government says is essential to ensure the system does not go bust.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![Reformist Anwar finally becomes Malaysia's prime minister Reformist Anwar finally becomes Malaysia's prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669275161_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Reformist Anwar finally becomes Malaysia's prime minister
For decades, Anwar has called for inclusiveness and an overhaul of the political system in the multi-ethnic country.
Thu Nov 24 2022
![Twitter will form content moderation council, no major decisions before group meets - Musk Twitter will form content moderation council, no major decisions before group meets - Musk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667026214_ElonMusk.jpg)
Twitter will form content moderation council, no major decisions before group meets - Musk
Twitter will form a special council to moderate the platform as part of its overhaul by billionaire purchaser Elon Musk.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Prevent another MySejahtera debacle, overhaul government app development ecosystem [COLUMNIST] Prevent another MySejahtera debacle, overhaul government app development ecosystem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648661934_TBMySejahtera.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Prevent another MySejahtera debacle, overhaul government app development ecosystem
MySejahtera app may be the -poster boy- of app debacles at the moment, but there are nearly 200 other apps with similar issues.
Mon Sep 19 2022
![Bed Bath & Beyond CFO plunges to death at New York's Jenga tower Bed Bath & Beyond CFO plunges to death at New York's Jenga tower](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662349856_BedBathBeyond.jpg)
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO plunges to death at New York's Jenga tower
Last week, Bed Bath & Beyond said it would close 150 stores, cut jobs and overhaul its merchandising strategy.
Mon Sep 05 2022