Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 2) — Legislating Against Racial Discrimination?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to social policy & human rights consultant Simraatraj Kaur Dhillon.
Mon May 20 2024
Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 1) — Does Msia need a Residential Tenancy Act?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation.
Mon May 20 2024
![Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692165920_TravisKing.jpg)
Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing
North Korea has decided to expel Travis King who it said has admitted to illegal intrusion into the country.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692164463_TBJSA.jpg)
Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism
For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the United States as what it says is an example of Washington's hypocrisy.
Thu Aug 17 2023
![No racial discrimination in death of detainees in lockup - Hamzah No racial discrimination in death of detainees in lockup - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633448083_HamzahParlimen.jpg)
No racial discrimination in death of detainees in lockup - Hamzah
There was no racial discrimination against individuals who died in lockups under the custody of Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Forced labour and the on-going systematic oppression of the Uyghurs Forced labour and the on-going systematic oppression of the Uyghurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610166153_cottonxinjiang.jpg)
Forced labour and the on-going systematic oppression of the Uyghurs
One of the developments that have emerged more fully is the highly organised and extensive use of forced labour.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![FIFA president's speech reflects member countries' sentiments - FAM FIFA president's speech reflects member countries' sentiments - FAM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600498548_HajiHamidinHajiM.jpg)
FIFA president's speech reflects member countries' sentiments - FAM
FAM president echoed Infantino's sentiments, that FIFA World Cup is not being dominated by certain countries or small clubs.
Sat Sep 19 2020
![China rips into Trump order revoking visas of 1,000 Chinese students China rips into Trump order revoking visas of 1,000 Chinese students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599734677_BEIJING.jpg)
China rips into Trump order revoking visas of 1,000 Chinese students
US confirmed it had revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students under an order by President Trump that accused some of espionage.
Thu Sep 10 2020
![Kerajaan nyata pendirian tidak akan meratifikasikan ICERD Kerajaan nyata pendirian tidak akan meratifikasikan ICERD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/81542818118_tunmahathir.jpg)
Kerajaan nyata pendirian tidak akan meratifikasikan ICERD
Kerajaan Pakatan Harapan tidak akan meratifikasi Konvensyen Antarabangsa Mengenai Pembasmian Diskriminasi Kaum (International Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Racial Discrimination.
Fri Nov 23 2018
![Starbucks to close 8,000 U.S. stores for racial tolerance training Starbucks to close 8,000 U.S. stores for racial tolerance training](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/81524017202_Starbucks.jpg)
Starbucks to close 8,000 U.S. stores for racial tolerance training
This is in response to protests and calls for boycotts after the arrest of two black men waiting in a Philadelphia store.
Wed Apr 18 2018
![Airbnb takes new steps to fight discrimination Airbnb takes new steps to fight discrimination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41452234234_AirBnb.jpg)
Airbnb takes new steps to fight discrimination
The global home-sharing giant says it is implementing new policies to curb racial discrimination by hosts.
Fri Sep 09 2016
![White gardener wins racial discrimination case against Latino boss White gardener wins racial discrimination case against Latino boss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81455368880_LosAngeles.jpg)
White gardener wins racial discrimination case against Latino boss
The Los Angeles City Council awarded $3.8 million to a white gardener following years of abuse and discrimination at the hands of his Latino boss.
Sun Feb 14 2016
![Racial discrimination: Ibrahim refutes Obama's statement Racial discrimination: Ibrahim refutes Obama's statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/51367234341_295x200.jpg)
Racial discrimination: Ibrahim refutes Obama's statement
Ibrahim said Obama's statement was not true as 60 per cent of the country's economy is in the hands of the non-Muslims.
Mon Apr 28 2014