![Sultan Nazrin lancar buku kesan globalisasi terhadap pembangunan Perak dalam dua abad Sultan Nazrin lancar buku kesan globalisasi terhadap pembangunan Perak dalam dua abad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720245340_tbSultanPerak.jpg)
Sultan Nazrin lancar buku kesan globalisasi terhadap pembangunan Perak dalam dua abad
Sultan Nazrin melancarkan buku -Globalization: Perak's Rise, Relative Decline, and Regeneration- hari ini.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718349610_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability
Fahmi Fadzil said it is now up to respective ministers related to audited institutions, agencies and departments to take follow-up action.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![KDN ingatkan pegawai, anggota penguat kuasa tidak sebar siasatan dalaman KDN ingatkan pegawai, anggota penguat kuasa tidak sebar siasatan dalaman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719989616_TBShamsulAnuarNasar.jpg)
KDN ingatkan pegawai, anggota penguat kuasa tidak sebar siasatan dalaman
Pegawai dan anggota penguat kuasa agensi di bawah KDN diingatkan supaya tidak menyebarkan kepada umum sebarang siasatan dalaman.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Consider This: Federalism - When States Want More
Recently Johor and Penang have made headlines with their push for a larger share of the taxes they collect. Johor, at the urging of regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, is seeking 20 to 30 percent of its collected taxes, while Penang is seeking 20 percent. These demands are raising important questions about decentralisation and financial autonomy. Additionally, Sabah and Sarawak’s unique position under the MA63 adds to the complexity of these discussions. How should Malaysia navigate the demands for greater funds? On the episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718185482_tbfoureyemeeting.jpg)
Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong looks forward to strengthening the relationship and ensuring more win-win projects with Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719365077_TBprolintas.jpg)
Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC
Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (PROLINTAS) has confirmed that several of its employees have been remanded by the MACC to assist in an ongoing investigation related to construction contracts.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 1) — Takeda's Qdenga Debuts in Malaysia
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for the Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, which is a collective of medical and community organisations.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719285552_tbAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Finance Ministry and the Digital Ministry to postpone and streamline all pending digital-related procurements.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716979680_TeoNieChing.jpg)
MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan
Teo Nie Ching said removed 308 pornographic items and 838 prostitution-related contents from various platforms, including X and Telegram.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative
Where do our perceptions of refugees come from, and are they based in truth? How do these stereotypes influence refugee-related policies in Malaysia, and what steps can be taken to address negative stereotypes both in public discourse and at the policy level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Melati Nungsari, Associate Professor of Economics at the Asia School of Business and Faculty Director at the ASEAN Research Center, and Rachel Decruz Senior Research Associate at the ASEAN Research Center, about their research on understanding refugee stereotypes. #WorldRefugeeDay
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Grandall law firm's alliance with Malaysia's RWC marks 50 years of China-Malaysia relations Grandall law firm's alliance with Malaysia's RWC marks 50 years of China-Malaysia relations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718938582_RWC.jpg)
Grandall law firm's alliance with Malaysia's RWC marks 50 years of China-Malaysia relations
Grandall's entry into Malaysia helps promote high-quality economic development between China and Malaysia.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Malaysia, China confirm joint effort to conduct new research on panda protection Malaysia, China confirm joint effort to conduct new research on panda protection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706335879_TBpanda.jpg)
Malaysia, China confirm joint effort to conduct new research on panda protection
The "Panda Diplomacy" has strengthened bilateral relations between Malaysia and China.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Li Qiang accorded official welcoming ceremony at Dataran Perdana Li Qiang accorded official welcoming ceremony at Dataran Perdana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718765790_TBLIQIANGANWAR.jpg)
Li Qiang accorded official welcoming ceremony at Dataran Perdana
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Li Qiang also met to discuss Malaysia-China relations and exchange views on regional and international issues.
Wed Jun 19 2024