Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709191759_TBDATUKSERIAMIRU.jpg)
Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Selangor Air) is scheduled to begin repaying a loan of RM248.7 million to the state government
Thu Feb 29 2024
![No dissolution of S'gor State Assembly before Aidilfitri - MB No dissolution of S'gor State Assembly before Aidilfitri - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674813534_WanRosdy.jpg)
No dissolution of S'gor State Assembly before Aidilfitri - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly will not be dissolved before the Aidilfitri celebrations, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Fri Jan 27 2023
![Assembly passes First Selangor Plan (RS-1) Assembly passes First Selangor Plan (RS-1)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659433420_AmirudinShari.jpg)
Assembly passes First Selangor Plan (RS-1)
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today approved the development project proposal of the First Selangor Plan 2021-2025) (RS-1) amounting to RM212.44 billion.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![One Selangor Plan to be tabled in state assembly in July - Speaker One Selangor Plan to be tabled in state assembly in July - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651572162_TBAMIRUDINSHARI.jpg)
One Selangor Plan to be tabled in state assembly in July - Speaker
The One Selangor Plan will be the focus in the Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 14th Selangor State Legislative Assembly commencing on July 25.
Tue May 03 2022
![Selangor State Legislative Assembly approves RM160 mln additional allocation Selangor State Legislative Assembly approves RM160 mln additional allocation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647611630_SultanSelangor.jpg)
Selangor State Legislative Assembly approves RM160 mln additional allocation
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has approved RM160 million Supplementary Supply Bill Enactment 2022.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Selangor State Assembly has no authority to make laws allowing Syariah court to review fatwa Selangor State Assembly has no authority to make laws allowing Syariah court to review fatwa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638365300_TanSriTengkuMaimu.jpg)
Selangor State Assembly has no authority to make laws allowing Syariah court to review fatwa
The court found that it is unconstitutional and void as it is a provision which the S'gor State Legislative Assembly has no power to make.
Mon Feb 21 2022
![Selangor may increase number of seats in State Assembly - Exco Selangor may increase number of seats in State Assembly - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638436422_SultanSelangorSult.jpg)
Selangor may increase number of seats in State Assembly - Exco
The state government has not ruled out the possibility of increasing the number of seats in the Selangor state legislative assembly taking into account the rise in the number of voters aged 18 to 20.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![Child abuse: 1,076 cases reported in Selangor from January to September, 2021 Child abuse: 1,076 cases reported in Selangor from January to September, 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472602961_Budakdidera.jpg)
Child abuse: 1,076 cases reported in Selangor from January to September, 2021
A total of 1,076 child abuse cases were reported in the state from January to September this year, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636562686_DrSitiMariahMahmu.jpg)
Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor
Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said that 951 cases were recorded in 2018 and 1,159 in 2019.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![581.48 hectares approved as permanent forest reserve replacement in Selangor 581.48 hectares approved as permanent forest reserve replacement in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618158355_HeeLoySian.jpg)
581.48 hectares approved as permanent forest reserve replacement in Selangor
On the whole, the Selangor state government is still able to maintain HSK area in Selangor of not less than 30 per cent, Loy Sian said.
Mon Aug 30 2021
![169 cases of encroachment compounded as at June - Selangor MB 169 cases of encroachment compounded as at June - Selangor MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629876745_TBKOMPAUN.jpg)
169 cases of encroachment compounded as at June - Selangor MB
Amirudin said among the highest number of encroachment detected were 52 cases under the Klang Municipal Council.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Opening ceremony of Selangor State Assembly sitting to be held briefly - Speaker Opening ceremony of Selangor State Assembly sitting to be held briefly - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629451175_TBDUNSPEAKER.jpg)
Opening ceremony of Selangor State Assembly sitting to be held briefly - Speaker
The opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 14th Selangor State Legislative Assembly next Monday (Aug 23) will be held briefly and in strict compliance with the SOPs.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Selangor ready to convene hybrid State Assembly if necessary - MB Selangor ready to convene hybrid State Assembly if necessary - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626687943_MenteriBesarSelang.jpg)
Selangor ready to convene hybrid State Assembly if necessary - MB
Amirudin said if there was a need for the hybrid meeting, then he would propose to amend the Act or the Enactment.
Tue Jul 20 2021