Consider This: Multidimensional Poverty in the 21st Century
Despite decades of progress, poverty continues to trap millions in cycles of deprivation, and conventional measures often fail to reflect the full scope of their struggles. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, offers a revolutionary way to understand and address poverty by looking at deprivations in education, health, and living standards. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Together with Professor James Foster, she developed the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Wed Jan 15 2025
The Future Is Female: Tackling Poverty in All Its Dimensions
Despite decades of progress, poverty continues to trap millions in cycles of deprivation, and conventional measures often fail to reflect the full scope of their struggles. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, offers a revolutionary way to understand and address poverty by looking at deprivations in education, health, and living standards. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Together with Professor James Foster, she developed the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Sun Jan 12 2025
![Five LRT3 stations expected to be operational by Q2 2028 - Deputy Minister Five LRT3 stations expected to be operational by Q2 2028 - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719203902_TBDATUKHASBIHABI.jpg)
Five LRT3 stations expected to be operational by Q2 2028 - Deputy Minister
The design scope for the five stations is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year.
Mon Oct 28 2024
![US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728869363_Smoke.jpg)
US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
Israeli military evacuation orders were also affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency.
Wed Oct 16 2024
![Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Israel begins evacuating part of Rafah, Hamas decries 'dangerous escalation' Israel begins evacuating part of Rafah, Hamas decries 'dangerous escalation'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714986385_Palestiniancivilian.jpg)
Israel begins evacuating part of Rafah, Hamas decries 'dangerous escalation'
Israel's military said it had begun encouraging residents of Rafah to evacuate in a "limited scope" operation.
Mon May 06 2024
![SKM lulus bantuan RM246,000 menerusi Program Pemerkasaan Rantaian Bekalan Koperasi SKM lulus bantuan RM246,000 menerusi Program Pemerkasaan Rantaian Bekalan Koperasi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713873143_TBRAMANANKOPERASI.jpg)
SKM lulus bantuan RM246,000 menerusi Program Pemerkasaan Rantaian Bekalan Koperasi
SKM meluluskan bantuan berjumlah RM246,000 menerusi SCOPE kepada Federasi Koperasi Pemborongan dan Peruncitan Malaysia Berhad.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709611712_Hamas.jpg)
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel
The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Malaysia, Singapore agree to expand financing scope of business development fund Malaysia, Singapore agree to expand financing scope of business development fund](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698660393_TabungPembangunan.jpg)
Malaysia, Singapore agree to expand financing scope of business development fund
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz signed a "side letter" to improve the provisions of the Malaysia-Singapore Business Development Fund.
Mon Oct 30 2023
![Ahmad Zahid's former press secretary grilled by prosecution team Ahmad Zahid's former press secretary grilled by prosecution team](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663766695_TBZAHIDHAMIDI.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid's former press secretary grilled by prosecution team
The former press secretary to Ahmad Zahid was grilled by the prosecution team over her work scope in the trial of the corruption case involving the former deputy prime minister.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Eligibility for PerantiSiswa expanded to four more categories of B40 students - Annuar Eligibility for PerantiSiswa expanded to four more categories of B40 students - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659594424_Bernama.jpg)
Eligibility for PerantiSiswa expanded to four more categories of B40 students - Annuar
K-KOMM has expanded the scope of eligibility for the PerantiSiswa tablet programme to four more categories of B40 students.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Serving in India was enriching experience, says outgoing Malaysian envoy Serving in India was enriching experience, says outgoing Malaysian envoy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659497379_HidayatAbdulHamid.jpg)
Serving in India was enriching experience, says outgoing Malaysian envoy
Hidayat Abdul Hamid said the Malaysia-India relationship is a multifaceted one with tremendous scope for growth.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Expand MoC with Japan to include creative industry, filmmaking - Annuar Expand MoC with Japan to include creative industry, filmmaking - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654605652_AnnuarMusaTakahas.jpg)
Expand MoC with Japan to include creative industry, filmmaking - Annuar
Malaysia has proposed to Japan that the MoC on Information and Communications between the two countries be renewed by expanding the scope of cooperation, including in filmmaking and creative industry.
Tue Jun 07 2022
![Political Funding Bill's policy scope to be tabled to Cabinet - PM Ismail Sabri Political Funding Bill's policy scope to be tabled to Cabinet - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652968188_ismailsabri.jpg)
Political Funding Bill's policy scope to be tabled to Cabinet - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the government has agreed in principle to the proposed enactment of the Political Funding Bill and the policy scope would be tabled to the Cabinet soon.
Thu May 19 2022
![RM1.6 billion to develop, upgrade internet infrastructure in Kedah - Annuar RM1.6 billion to develop, upgrade internet infrastructure in Kedah - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650639608_TBAnnuarMusa.jpg)
RM1.6 billion to develop, upgrade internet infrastructure in Kedah - Annuar
A total of RM1.6 billion is required for the development of internet facilities and infrastructure in Kedah covering various scopes under JENDELA being implemented until 2025.
Fri Apr 22 2022