Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720657975_tbStevenSimChee.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA
The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
Lim Guan Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Dates for next meeting of parliament moved to Oct 14 - Dec 12 - Speaker Dates for next meeting of parliament moved to Oct 14 - Dec 12 - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705291063_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Dates for next meeting of parliament moved to Oct 14 - Dec 12 - Speaker
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, in his address during the Second Meeting today, said that the next sitting will last for 35 days.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Sulu group claims, dark side issues, LCS project among highlights at Dewan Rakyat sitting today Sulu group claims, dark side issues, LCS project among highlights at Dewan Rakyat sitting today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Sulu group claims, dark side issues, LCS project among highlights at Dewan Rakyat sitting today
Parliament's new session starts with focus on Sulu claims, online prostitution, and LCS project.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717041048_IranianPresidentEb.jpg)
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
![Deepak's name was mentioned because of a picture of him - Azmin Deepak's name was mentioned because of a picture of him - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715942833_AzminAli.jpg)
Deepak's name was mentioned because of a picture of him - Azmin
Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said one of the pictures showed Deepak Jaikishan sitting beside Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu on a flight to India.
Fri May 17 2024
![Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711432377_TBaidlinejpg.jpg)
Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry
Food-filled trucks sitting idle in Egypt, the main lifeline for Gazans, escalating humanitarian crisis gripping the enclave.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week
The Dewan Rakyat sitting continues on Monday.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710395460_Office.jpg)
Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips
Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
![AI technology, Payung Rahmah among focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting AI technology, Payung Rahmah among focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
AI technology, Payung Rahmah among focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
A total of 160 MPs participated in the debate on the motion of thanks during the Dewan Rakyat sitting from Feb 27 to March 7.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700711253_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
The current Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 19 days, with the debate on the Royal Address by MPs from Feb 27 to March 7.
Thu Mar 07 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
![Issues regarding LTAT, flood aid, focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting Issues regarding LTAT, flood aid, focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700711253_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Issues regarding LTAT, flood aid, focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
The Dewan Rakyat sitting is for 19 days with debate on royal address from today until March 7, followed by winding-up starting March 11.
Tue Feb 27 2024