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
![Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718357926_tbGenderEquality.jpg)
Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
Women face systemic challenges in accessing senior positions across all countries and sectors, undermining economic growth.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Makaf promises monthly allowance for exponents ranked world top 5 Makaf promises monthly allowance for exponents ranked world top 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684587621_DatukNurAzmiAhmad.jpg)
Makaf promises monthly allowance for exponents ranked world top 5
Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said this allowance, funded by MAKAF, will be given every month as long as the athlete maintains their positions.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Johari Abdul Ghani appointed appointed as Minister of Plantation and Commodities Johari Abdul Ghani appointed appointed as Minister of Plantation and Commodities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/41524212922_DSJohariAbdulGhani.jpg)
Johari Abdul Ghani appointed appointed as Minister of Plantation and Commodities
Ex-finance minister II Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been active in corporate world for over 25 years and held several senior positions.
Tue Dec 12 2023
The Future Is Female: 30% Club Malaysia - Readying Women for Board Positions
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Ami Moris, Chair of 30% Club Malaysia and Advisor of Business & Sustainability for MAYBANK, and Dr Sumitra Nair, Senior Director & Head of Sustainability at Telekom Malaysia.
Sun Oct 01 2023
![Soccer - Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying Soccer - Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690454203_TBLOGO.jpg)
Soccer - Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying
Teams finishing in the top two positions in the nine groups drawn in Kuala Lumpur will advance to the third preliminary round.
Thu Jul 27 2023
![A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646216043_WangYi.jpg)
A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister
Wang Yi known in Washington for his sometimes aggressive defense of China's positions, has been a fixture in US-China relations for years.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Contract doctors given permanent positions urged to accept assigned placements Contract doctors given permanent positions urged to accept assigned placements](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687332975_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
Contract doctors given permanent positions urged to accept assigned placements
Lukanisman Awang Sauni said MOH is still looking into their appeals and considering their application before making any decision.
Mon Jul 10 2023
![Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5 Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/41554195074_bendera.jpg)
Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5
With notable names maintaining their positions and new entrants making a strong impact, Malaysia's billionaires continue to make headlines.
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41453890647_WORKINGWOMEN.jpg)
Not enough women in senior positions in Malaysia - Report
Research has found that working models have a significant impact on the number of women in senior management, Silvia Tan said.
Mon Mar 27 2023
![UMNO delegates urge for all positions to be contested in party polls UMNO delegates urge for all positions to be contested in party polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673526228_PerhimpunanUMNO.jpg)
UMNO delegates urge for all positions to be contested in party polls
Several UMNO delegates have expressed hope that all positions in the party are contested during the election which needs to be held by May.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Contest for party's top post may cause division within UMNO - Mohamad Contest for party's top post may cause division within UMNO - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673480362_PerhimpunanUMNOTo.jpg)
Contest for party's top post may cause division within UMNO - Mohamad
After a heavy defeat in the GE15, a contest for the top positions in the upcoming party polls may cause internal divisions, UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.
Wed Jan 11 2023
![MTUC seeks govt's intervention to help contract employees laid off by IRB MTUC seeks govt's intervention to help contract employees laid off by IRB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672727910_SeriShamsulIskandar.jpg)
MTUC seeks govt's intervention to help contract employees laid off by IRB
The congress is also appealing for the employees concerned to be absorbed back to their positions.
Tue Jan 03 2023