![‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court ‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705461357_TBpenerbitMentega.jpg)
‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court
The Magistrate's Court granted the leave after determining that the application filed was meritorious.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714472138_plasticbottles.jpg)
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
![Malaysia poises to lead in sustainable aviation fuel supply in Asia-Pacific, says Air NZ Malaysia poises to lead in sustainable aviation fuel supply in Asia-Pacific, says Air NZ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51648799146_pembukaansempadan.jpg)
Malaysia poises to lead in sustainable aviation fuel supply in Asia-Pacific, says Air NZ
Kiri Hannifin said the Air New Zealand stands as an ideal partner for sustainable aviation fuel innovators and producers in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Grammys 2024: Winners at Sunday's televised ceremony Grammys 2024: Winners at Sunday's televised ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707108697_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Grammys 2024: Winners at Sunday's televised ceremony
Winners were chosen by the musicians, producers, engineers and others who make up the Recording Academy.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![“Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film “Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706085641_TBMentegaterbang.jpg)
“Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film
Mohd Khairianwar Jailani and Tan Meng Kheng are seeking an order to revoke the ban and declare the Film Censorship Act unconstitutional.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![High Court sets aside gag order on 'Mentega Terbang' producer High Court sets aside gag order on 'Mentega Terbang' producer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706085641_TBMentegaterbang.jpg)
High Court sets aside gag order on 'Mentega Terbang' producer
'Mentega Terbang' film producer Tan Meng Kheng is prohibited from making any statement or comment regarding his ongoing case.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705556484_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024
!['Mentega Terbang' film director, producer claim trial for allegedly offending religious beliefs of others 'Mentega Terbang' film director, producer claim trial for allegedly offending religious beliefs of others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705480880_TBMentegaterbang.jpg)
'Mentega Terbang' film director, producer claim trial for allegedly offending religious beliefs of others
'Mentega Terbang' has faced objections from some Muslims in the country who allege that the film contains elements of religious pluralism.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704283734_diamond.jpg)
EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list
The EU's diamond ban is done in coordination with G7 countries, which announced a similar ban in December.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![PM Anwar wants more efforts taken to promote Malaysian goods PM Anwar wants more efforts taken to promote Malaysian goods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702552482_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar wants more efforts taken to promote Malaysian goods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advised Malaysian goods producers to continue improving the quality of products to compete with foreign companies.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![RTM producer charged with receiving RM18,000 from person connected with official function RTM producer charged with receiving RM18,000 from person connected with official function](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700459800_TBSPRMDAKWAPEGAWAI.jpg)
RTM producer charged with receiving RM18,000 from person connected with official function
Suhaila Md Zaini was charged with receiving the money from an individual whom she knew had a connection with her function as producer.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697796621_Graphitepowder.jpg)
China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material
Under the new restrictions, China will require as of Dec. 1 that exporters apply for permits to ship two types of graphite.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694954441_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023