Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719916689_DzulkeflyAhmadKKM.jpg)
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament
The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713876066_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings
At 9 am, the ringgit eased versus the greenback to 4.7310/7350.
Tue May 14 2024
![New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714533201_protestors.jpg)
New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests
The occupation began overnight when protesters broke windows, stormed inside and unfurled a banner reading "Hind's Hall".
Wed May 01 2024
![Flood: Two PPS open in Selangor, one in Negeri Sembilan Flood: Two PPS open in Selangor, one in Negeri Sembilan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713325820_mangsabanjir.jpg)
Flood: Two PPS open in Selangor, one in Negeri Sembilan
Several rivers recorded readings at alert and dangerous levels namely Sungai Linggi and Sungai Triang in Jelebu.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Two areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings Two areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711331502_TBsabahjpg.jpg)
Two areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings
According to the State Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre, a fire broke out at the Kayu Madang landfill.
Mon Mar 25 2024
It's About YOUth: Harnessing the power of children's stories
How can children's literature be used to spark discussion on sustainability, health and social issues? Stockholm University’s Elina Druker and Architects of Diversity’s Neila Maryam explore the power of stories, and ways to cultivate the habit of reading.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Buletin Diraja: ‘I was extremely nervous, Permaisuri more relaxed’, says Agong Buletin Diraja: ‘I was extremely nervous, Permaisuri more relaxed’, says Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705506655_TBBULETINDIRAJA.jpg)
Buletin Diraja: ‘I was extremely nervous, Permaisuri more relaxed’, says Agong
His Majesty said that the experience of reading the news was more difficult than 'berucap' (giving speeches).
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Indira Gandhi's appeal hearing for leave to initiate contempt against IGP rescheduled to April next year Indira Gandhi's appeal hearing for leave to initiate contempt against IGP rescheduled to April next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659682244_TBIndiraGandhi.jpg)
Indira Gandhi's appeal hearing for leave to initiate contempt against IGP rescheduled to April next year
The Court said they did not have the benefit of reading the reply submission as Indira Gandhi's lawyers did not file the document in time.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697711756_jerebu.jpg)
Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang
The API data is released every hour, based on the readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697625144_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm
Eight areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with Klang in Selangor recording the highest reading of 159.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697169595_jerebu.jpg)
Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air
The API data is issued hourly based on readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696829000_KualaLumpur.jpg)
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am
Eight areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at unhealthy levels, with Cheras registering the highest reading of 157.
Mon Oct 09 2023