Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 2) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Theseira, Director and council member of Climate Governance Malaysia, which is the country chapter of the World Economic Forum's initiative on climate governance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 1) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Meena Raman, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719809248_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said quota under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution remains for Malays and Bumiputeras in Sabah and Sarawak.
Mon Jul 01 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
![Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717043106_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid
The training quota includes 500 places for Malaysian Chinese students and 200 places each for the Indian community, Sabah and Sarawak.
Thu May 30 2024
![Gov't to implement targeted diesel subsidy involving consumers in Peninsular Malaysia - PM Gov't to implement targeted diesel subsidy involving consumers in Peninsular Malaysia - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681474417_LebuhrayaPLUS.jpg)
Gov't to implement targeted diesel subsidy involving consumers in Peninsular Malaysia - PM
The targeted subsidy will not involve consumers in Sabah and Sarawak as it was used in nearly every family's vehicle in both states.
Tue May 21 2024
![Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713433858_umrahjpg.jpg)
Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![No info yet on shortage of diesel in Sarawak from supplier - KPDN No info yet on shortage of diesel in Sarawak from supplier - KPDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703587836_TBDiesel.jpg)
No info yet on shortage of diesel in Sarawak from supplier - KPDN
KPDN is waiting for a statement from Petronas Dagangan Berhad about the shortage at nearly all of its petrol stations in Sabah and Sarawak.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Budget 2024: RM12.4bil for Sabah and Sarawak Budget 2024: RM12.4bil for Sabah and Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677233586_TBsabahsarawak.jpg)
Budget 2024: RM12.4bil for Sabah and Sarawak
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM6.6 billion was allocated to Sabah and RM5.8 billion to Sarawak next year.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Floods: One PPS open in Kedah, situation unchanged in three states Floods: One PPS open in Kedah, situation unchanged in three states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695382489_banjirperak.jpg)
Floods: One PPS open in Kedah, situation unchanged in three states
Kedah is the latest state to be affected by floods while the number of evacuees in Perak, Sabah and Sarawak remained unchanged.
Tue Sep 26 2023
It's About YOUth: Celebrating the significance of Malaysia Day
Representing youth in Sabah and Sarawak, social media influencer Amy Dangin and EB Tech’s founder Moses L. Vinsien talk about the significance of celebrating Malaysia Day and what the day means to them.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Borneo children also celebrate National Day in Putrajaya Borneo children also celebrate National Day in Putrajaya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693459932_TBmerdeka.jpg)
Borneo children also celebrate National Day in Putrajaya
Sabah and Sarawak-born children are among the huge crowd who converged at the venue of the 2023 National Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![Parliament: PM to explain govt's action over claim by Kedah MB Parliament: PM to explain govt's action over claim by Kedah MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686022282_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Parliament: PM to explain govt's action over claim by Kedah MB
Today's session will also look into the progress and completion date of the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah and Sarawak.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![No need to establish special ministry for Sabah and Sarawak - Armizan No need to establish special ministry for Sabah and Sarawak - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684848654_ArmizanSabah.jpg)
No need to establish special ministry for Sabah and Sarawak - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Division was established to facilitate and address all issues regarding MA63.
Thu May 25 2023
![MA63: Administrative power in education and health to Sabah and Sarawak to be discussed - Fadillah MA63: Administrative power in education and health to Sabah and Sarawak to be discussed - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684142828_TBFadillahYusof.jpg)
MA63: Administrative power in education and health to Sabah and Sarawak to be discussed - Fadillah
The granting of administrative authority in the education and health sectors in Sabah and Sarawak, is one of the important matters being discussed in MA63 secretariat.
Mon May 15 2023