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
![Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721107129_DonaldTrumpJDV.jpg)
Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate
The selection of James David Vance could boost Donald Trump's turnout in the "Rust Belt" states where the election will likely be decided
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720774990_TBFahmi.jpg)
Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there has been spreading of immoral and intimidating statements, including death threats against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin' Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720744978_VolodymyrZelenskyy.jpg)
Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin'
United States President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin".
Fri Jul 12 2024
![China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720753358_EUChina.jpg)
China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea
EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious' China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720422078_NATO.jpg)
China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'
China continues to pose systemic challenges to Europe and to security, the planned communiques also said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720608916_TBIraqisecurity.jpg)
Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader
The wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi received a death sentence for collaborating with the group and detaining Yazidi women in her home.
Wed Jul 10 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
![RM950mil allocated under 12MP to reduce flood risk RM950mil allocated under 12MP to reduce flood risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715063339_TBFADILLAHYUSOFTITAH.jpg)
RM950mil allocated under 12MP to reduce flood risk
DPM Fadillah Yusof said the distribution of the allocation is based on the current needs of each state.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Starmer’s “Brick by Brick only to be overwhelmed by BRICS+ [COLUMNIST] Starmer’s “Brick by Brick only to be overwhelmed by BRICS+](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720312434_KeirStarmer.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Starmer’s “Brick by Brick" only to be overwhelmed by BRICS+
Let these British educated leaders grow Malaysia and the member states of the Commonwealth.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![PN retains Sungai Bakap seat PN retains Sungai Bakap seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720309907_TBSgBakap.jpg)
PN retains Sungai Bakap seat
Perikatan Nasional (PN) retained the Sungai Bakap state seat in a by-election today through its candidate Abidin Ismail.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720269586_TBSgBakap.jpg)
Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins
The voting process for the Sungai Bakap state by-election concluded today after all nine polling centres, which opened at 8 am, officially closed at 6 pm.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720168602_RishiSunak.jpg)
UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement
Rishi Sunak will make a statement in Downing Street before meeting with King Charles to formally resign, his office said.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720105003_jemaahislamiyah.jpg)
Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities
The group expressed readiness to contribute to Indonesia's progress and dignity.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![MCMC, police record statement of Hishamuddin Rais, no arrest made MCMC, police record statement of Hishamuddin Rais, no arrest made](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720161712_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC, police record statement of Hishamuddin Rais, no arrest made
MCMC in a statement today informed that the commission has served a Notice of Attendance to Hishamuddin Md Rais according to procedures.
Fri Jul 05 2024