Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719285717_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan
It is not an offence for ministers or ministries to organise programmes or announce allocations during by-elections, UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: National Training Week 2024 (Part 2) - Building a Culture of Continuous Learning
Returning for its second year, National Training Week 2024 is happening from 24th to 30th of June and offers a series of free training sessions, designed to boost the skills of Malaysians. This year’s edition focuses on fostering a lifelong learning mindset, and to help participants navigate the challenges of today's workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Soffian Amin, Chief Programmes Officer at Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and Shuhaibahtulaslamiah Hurmuzan, Group Chief Human Capital Officer at SME Bank.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Consider This: National Training Week 2024 (Part 2) - Building a Culture of Continuous Learning
Returning for its second year, National Training Week 2024 is happening from 24th to 30th of June and offers a series of free training sessions, designed to boost the skills of Malaysians. This year’s edition focuses on fostering a lifelong learning mindset, and to help participants navigate the challenges of today's workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Soffian Amin, Chief Programmes Officer at Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and Shuhaibahtulaslamiah Hurmuzan, Group Chief Human Capital Officer at SME Bank.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714017629_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry
This comes after US lecturer Bruce Gilley's controversial statement that sparked public outcry and disrespected sentiments of the community.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710460392_tbAI.jpg)
Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes
By doing so, they can position themselves as leaders in technology and drive economic growth, said Google's Karan Bhatia.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Selangor share data from Selangkah with PADU Selangor share data from Selangkah with PADU](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712119790_MOU.jpg)
Selangor share data from Selangkah with PADU
According to Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, the data will include information about the recipients of state government aid programmes.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708603418_StevenSimCheeKeon.jpg)
National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim
The framework will provide guidelines for the government in implementing Malaysia's human capital development programmes.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![Indian community action plan to be reviewed Indian community action plan to be reviewed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709786121_PelanTindakan.jpg)
Indian community action plan to be reviewed
The survey will be a platform to plan the direction of the socioeconomic development programmes for the Indian community.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Gov't, private firms to intensify collaboration for programmes fostering unity - Aaron Gov't, private firms to intensify collaboration for programmes fostering unity - Aaron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71706779803_AaronAgoDagang.jpg)
Gov't, private firms to intensify collaboration for programmes fostering unity - Aaron
The government will intensify strategic collaboration with private companies in organising programmes to foster unity among the community in Malaysia.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![DBKL organises 11 programmes to celebrate Federal Territory Day DBKL organises 11 programmes to celebrate Federal Territory Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706687230_TBdbkljpg.jpg)
DBKL organises 11 programmes to celebrate Federal Territory Day
The 11 programmes commenced last October and will be ongoing until July 14 in conjunction with the Federal Territory Day tomorrow.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705898325_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ministry must allow universities to decide on their priorities and proceed with their programmes.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Earlier TVET implementation involves several implications - PM Earlier TVET implementation involves several implications - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704428179_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Earlier TVET implementation involves several implications - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said TVET implemented according to current level is sufficient as the capacity of the programmes is also limited.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![MADANI govt one year anniversary programme starts today MADANI govt one year anniversary programme starts today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701961819_MalaysiaMadani.jpg)
MADANI govt one year anniversary programme starts today
The three-day MADANI Government One Year Anniversary Programme will be filled with various interesting programmes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699263186_EcoSchoolsdanGEP.jpg)
Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees
The Eco-Schools programme is the largest Education for Sustainable Development programme in the world, with a network spanning 95 countries.
Mon Nov 06 2023