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
![Malaysians excited yet nervous about AI, Ipsos survey finds Malaysians excited yet nervous about AI, Ipsos survey finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624899095_artificialintelligen.jpg)
Malaysians excited yet nervous about AI, Ipsos survey finds
The impact of AI on the job market seems to be apparent to Malaysians, as they anticipate potential redundancies of their current jobs.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71569745099_sakitjantung.jpg)
Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717472355_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a recent survey found that 26.1% of respondents aged above 60 will continue to work until their health fails.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Malaysians lead the world in mobile wallet usage - Survey Malaysians lead the world in mobile wallet usage - Survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592913340_TBOnlineShopping.jpg)
Malaysians lead the world in mobile wallet usage - Survey
63 pct of Malaysians utilising mobile wallets for transactions, said global financial technology platform Adyen.
Tue May 28 2024
![One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664850251_depressionAussie.jpg)
One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.
Thu May 16 2024
![Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research](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)
Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research
A new report revealed significant challenges in workplace ethics, with nearly a quarter of employees worldwide agreed that "it is OK to break the rules if needed to get the job done"
Tue May 14 2024
![Indian community action plan to be reviewed Indian community action plan to be reviewed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709786121_PelanTindakan.jpg)
Indian community action plan to be reviewed
The survey will be a platform to plan the direction of the socioeconomic development programmes for the Indian community.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly 54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702891812_Dzulkefly.jpg)
54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly
Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said, the ministry's survey also found that of the total number of doctors who left, 45 pct are currently working abroad.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM 73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707383651_TBDATUKSERIDRMO.jpg)
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Indonesia counts votes in presidential race amid calls for clean election Indonesia counts votes in presidential race amid calls for clean election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707896124_pemilu.jpg)
Indonesia counts votes in presidential race amid calls for clean election
Vote counting is underway as polls close. Opinion surveys showed commanding lead for Prabowo in 3-way race.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Indonesia survey projects presidential hopeful Prabowo gaining majority votes Indonesia survey projects presidential hopeful Prabowo gaining majority votes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707454469_TBPresidentialcan.jpg)
Indonesia survey projects presidential hopeful Prabowo gaining majority votes
Prabowo Subianto is projected to pip the 50% threshold needed to win the Feb. 14 election in a single round in the latest opinion poll.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Singapore's clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home Singapore's clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704271330_TBcatjpg.jpg)
Singapore's clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home
The authorities are surveying members of the public on the "proposed cat management framework" which should come into place later in 2024.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Deep Diving AI on Steroids: Redefining Survey & Analysis [COLUMNIST] Deep Diving AI on Steroids: Redefining Survey & Analysis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684827673_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Deep Diving AI on Steroids: Redefining Survey & Analysis
AI, with its array of software code replicating human skills and cognitive abilities, has made an indelible mark on scientific research.
Mon Dec 25 2023