Urban Redevelopment Act: A comprehensive solution or a temporary fix?
Datuk Chang Kim Loong, Secretary-General of the National House Buyers Association (HBA), will speak about tackling one of the most pressing urban issues of our time: the Urban Redevelopment Act. Is this legislation the comprehensive solution we’ve been waiting for to eradicate urban slums, or is it merely a temporary fix?
Thu Aug 15 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707451921_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism
According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, nearly 40 per cent of the planet's land is degraded, with more being lost every second.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Ahmad Zahid denies offering individual party sec-gen post during UMNO 2018 elections Ahmad Zahid denies offering individual party sec-gen post during UMNO 2018 elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715337316_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid denies offering individual party sec-gen post during UMNO 2018 elections
UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denies allegations that he offered the position of party Secretary-General to an individual.
Fri May 10 2024
![UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715132177_TBAntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed deep concern over Israel's escalating military activities in Rafah
Wed May 08 2024
![Rebel group in Indonesia's Papua to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot Rebel group in Indonesia's Papua to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707126449_IndonesiasPapua.jpg)
Rebel group in Indonesia's Papua to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot
TPNPB will return the pilot Philip Max Martherns to his family through the jurisdiction of the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Anwar: Malaysia sends special postcard to UN, urging to accept Palestine as member state Anwar: Malaysia sends special postcard to UN, urging to accept Palestine as member state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705478587_TBAnwaribrahimj.jpg)
Anwar: Malaysia sends special postcard to UN, urging to accept Palestine as member state
Malaysians can participate to send special postcards to the UN secretary-general, by purchasing the postcards starting tomorrow.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Omnibus Act will be enacted this year - Economy Ministry secretary-general Omnibus Act will be enacted this year - Economy Ministry secretary-general](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704171181_TBhshjpg.jpg)
Omnibus Act will be enacted this year - Economy Ministry secretary-general
The Omnibus Act is expected to be enacted this year to allow data sharing and cloud storage among government agencies.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![UN Chief calls for unity, hope in New Year's message UN Chief calls for unity, hope in New Year's message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703816709_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN Chief calls for unity, hope in New Year's message
In a video message released on the eve of 2024, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the world, reflecting on the trials and tribulations of the past year
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Drastic Emissions Cuts, Transition to Renewable Energy Crucial as ‘Humanity’s Fate Hangs in the Balance’ Drastic Emissions Cuts, Transition to Renewable Energy Crucial as ‘Humanity’s Fate Hangs in the Balance’](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701484177_UnitedNations.jpg)
Drastic Emissions Cuts, Transition to Renewable Energy Crucial as ‘Humanity’s Fate Hangs in the Balance’
Transcript of UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres remarks to the World Climate Action Summit at COP28, Dubai
Sat Dec 02 2023
![U.N. chief pleads for Gaza lifeline at Egypt border crossing U.N. chief pleads for Gaza lifeline at Egypt border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697854802_guterres.jpg)
U.N. chief pleads for Gaza lifeline at Egypt border crossing
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the delay in delivering food, water, medicines and fuel to those in need as heartbreaking.
Sat Oct 21 2023
![Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689774456_PitaLimjaroenratT.jpg)
Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid
Move Forward's lawmakers were unanimous in opposing that, its secretary general, Chaithawat Tulathon said.
Tue Aug 15 2023
![Gerakan apologises over Penang spokesman Mok's remarks on civil servants being a burden Gerakan apologises over Penang spokesman Mok's remarks on civil servants being a burden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687427213_MokKokOn.jpg)
Gerakan apologises over Penang spokesman Mok's remarks on civil servants being a burden
Gerakan secretary-general Mak Kah Keong said the party had referred the case to its disciplinary committee for further action.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![State Polls: PN seat allocation 95 per cent done - Takiyuddin State Polls: PN seat allocation 95 per cent done - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684409119_TBTAKIYUDDIN.jpg)
State Polls: PN seat allocation 95 per cent done - Takiyuddin
The process of allocating seats among Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties for the six state elections this year is 95 per cent completed, said PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Thu May 18 2023
![GRS has more than enough majority in State Assembly - Masidi GRS has more than enough majority in State Assembly - Masidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673059206_MasidiManjun.jpg)
GRS has more than enough majority in State Assembly - Masidi
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has more than enough majority seats in the State Assembly, claimed its secretary-general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.
Sat Jan 07 2023