Consider This: PETRONAS — Between People, Planet, Profit
Petronas is cutting its workforce, as part of a survival plan to stay afloat in an increasingly challenging global operating environment. But when the National Oil Company that has fueled Malaysia’s growth for 50 years starts shrinking, is it a sign of trouble ahead? Can Petronas adapt fast enough to survive the clean energy transition—or is Malaysia facing the beginning of the end of its oil era? On this episode #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Universiti Malaya’s Asia Europe Institute. He was previously a member of the special advisory body to the Finance Minister.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025
Its About YOUth: Youth voices, rights & the road ahead
How are young people shaping the future? Youth advocates Arjun Jaya Vejayan, Jessie Lee Jie Xing and Sharifah Nuralyaa Syed Azhar share the impact of digital disruption and the younger generation’s role in shaping a safer, more inclusive future.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Dozens hurt in suspected car ramming attack in Munich before German election
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Fri Feb 14 2025
AWANI Tonight: Hundreds of foreigners freed from scam centres in Myanmar
Over 250 people from 20 countries, who had been working in online scam centers in Myanmar, have been freed by an ethnic armed group and brought to Thailand. Authorities are determining if they were human trafficking victims.
Thu Feb 13 2025

UN says Gaza aid flows have risen during ceasefire; witnesses report hold-ups
Israel denies holding back aid supplies and says it has fired on people who disregard warnings not to approach Israeli troop positions.
Thu Feb 13 2025

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer
White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Consider This: Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman — Reimagining Scholarships
Many people think scholarships are just about money. But the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation (Yayasan TAR) is proving that education support can be much more than financial aid. By redefining what it means to qualify for a scholarship, YTAR now prioritizes equity and representation—giving opportunities to those who need them most. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Ida Thein, CEO of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman & Co-Founder of Closing The Gap Malaysia, and Kuhaneetha Bai, 2022 AHAM-Tunku Scholar.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Palestinians appeal for help with short-term shelter in Gaza
Palestinian Authority estimates immediate funding needs of $6.5 billion for temporary housing for Gaza's more than two million people.
Fri Feb 07 2025

India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules
The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025