![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
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Former political secretary charged again with accepting gratification over PDRM tender Former political secretary charged again with accepting gratification over PDRM tender](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716433437_SayedAmirMuzzakkir.jpg)
Former political secretary charged again with accepting gratification over PDRM tender
Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad pleaded not guilty to the charge before Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud.
Fri May 24 2024
![Former political secretary charged with receiving RM350,000 bribe Former political secretary charged with receiving RM350,000 bribe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716433437_SayedAmirMuzzakkir.jpg)
Former political secretary charged with receiving RM350,000 bribe
Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad accused of receiving money to help company secure tender for PDRM facilities.
Thu May 23 2024
![Perlis MB’S Son, Ex-Pol Sec to be charged tomorrow - MACC Chief Perlis MB’S Son, Ex-Pol Sec to be charged tomorrow - MACC Chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714038494_TANSRIAZAMBAKIjp.jpg)
Perlis MB’S Son, Ex-Pol Sec to be charged tomorrow - MACC Chief
Perlis MB Mohd Shukri's son and his former political secretary allegedly made false claims amounting to RM600,000.
Wed May 22 2024
Consider This: Ketum (Part 2) - Rehab Perspectives on Ketum Classification
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Raja Azizan Raja Suhami, Secretary-General of Malaysian Substance Abuse Council (MASAC).
Tue May 14 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
![Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714011728_PangSockTaojpg.jpg)
Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election
Anthony Loke said Pang Sock Tao was agreed by the leaders of component parties in the Unity Govt to make way for DAP to retain the seat.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703046953_TBPalestinianmourns.jpg)
Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the humanitarian catastrophe in besieged Gaza was getting worse.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709191418_LloydAustin.jpg)
US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
![US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707877535_AlejandroMayorkas.jpg)
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 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
![Apple glasses not for hands-free driving - US Transport Secretary Apple glasses not for hands-free driving - US Transport Secretary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61706920575_Apple.jpg)
Apple glasses not for hands-free driving - US Transport Secretary
Over the past few days, several videos have appeared online of people driving with Apple glasses on and their hands off the wheel.
Tue Feb 06 2024