Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Public trust should be higher for dengue vaccine - Qdenga
There should be less hesitation about Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine, because it has gone through proper development processes, says Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert ''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719401266_TBAedes.jpg)
''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine" - Expert
There should be less vaccine hesitancy towards Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine due to the development processes it went through
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Malaysia Airlines, Google collaborate to boost tourism Malaysia Airlines, Google collaborate to boost tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594190293_MalaysiaAirlines.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines, Google collaborate to boost tourism
Malaysia Airlines intends to harness cutting-edge AI and digital technologies to enhance its commercial operations and streamline processes.
Wed Mar 13 2024
AWANI Review: How Will AI Shake Up the Job Market?
AI is reshaping the future of work as we know it. Grant Wright, General Manager of Marketplace and AI at SEEK, offers insights into how AI is transforming job seeking and hiring processes.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Leap years trivia, traditions and time-bending tales Leap years trivia, traditions and time-bending tales](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71709032570_TBLeapYears.jpg)
Leap years trivia, traditions and time-bending tales
Did you know, in some countries, leap years have a significant impact on political processes, particularly elections.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Malaysia will be affected by any changes in Antarctica, says expert Malaysia will be affected by any changes in Antarctica, says expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706164735_TBAntarticaGeneric.jpg)
Malaysia will be affected by any changes in Antarctica, says expert
The Antartica has important clues to the complex processes of the planet and plays an important role in the earth's climate system.
Sat Jan 27 2024
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Batu Puteh RCI will uncover the truth, says Azalina
The establishment of the RCI will also assist the government in processes and procedures related to national sovereignty.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Appointment of new EPF CEO to be decided soon - PM Appointment of new EPF CEO to be decided soon - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705579145_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Appointment of new EPF CEO to be decided soon - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the names of several candidates have been submitted, but appointment needs to go through several processes.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Hydrogen makes itself at home Hydrogen makes itself at home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703057902_TBHydrogenjpg.jpg)
Hydrogen makes itself at home
Hydrogen can revolutionise clean energy, transport, decarbonise industrial processes and cook your dinner.
Sun Jan 14 2024
![MOH assures more firm, effective procurement processes, even in emergencies MOH assures more firm, effective procurement processes, even in emergencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691487433_TBZALIHAPD.jpg)
MOH assures more firm, effective procurement processes, even in emergencies
The Health Ministry has given an assurance that all future procurement processes will be done more firmly and effectively.
Thu Nov 02 2023
![Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694680673_VSivakumar.jpg)
Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar
HR Minister V.Sivakumar said the meeting will also detail the new application procedures and processes for the three sub-sectors.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![Never stop developing young sporting talents, even if our systems are not perfect yet - Expert Never stop developing young sporting talents, even if our systems are not perfect yet - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687779064_950x600.jpg)
Never stop developing young sporting talents, even if our systems are not perfect yet - Expert
The quest to develop our young sporting talents to a world class level must continue even if the processes were not perfect yet.
Mon Jun 26 2023