Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720753752_BIDEN.jpg)
Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race
Biden also mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" at the NATO summit in Washington, drawing gasps from those in the room.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672149967_TaiwanFlag.jpg)
Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China
Beijing threatened to execute those deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718256733_diesel.jpg)
BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives
The govt introduced the BUDI MADANI initiative to ensure subsidy allocations target eligible groups and reduce the burden on those in need.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions' WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'
According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that those who are most in need are receiving sufficient quantity and quality of food.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718354896_burntbuilding.jpg)
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![MCMC to work with police over viral screenshots of Zayn Rayyan’s probe papers - Fahmi MCMC to work with police over viral screenshots of Zayn Rayyan’s probe papers - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718352072_tbFahmiFadzil.jpg)
MCMC to work with police over viral screenshots of Zayn Rayyan’s probe papers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said this is to curb any speculation and those causing the circulation of investigation papers could face action.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716351116_Airport.jpg)
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight
Passengers with minor injuries have been offered $10,000 and those with serious injuries can discuss an offer to meet their specific needs.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais ‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718085859_tbAlSudaisHaji.jpg)
‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais
Those who do not have a permit risk committing a sin and engaging in forbidden acts by violating syariah, the report stated.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Consider This: EC Appointments - Choosing Custodians of the Vote
The recent retirement of Election Commission chairperson, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, has raised critical questions about his successor. This, coupled with the recent appointments of two EC members made without Parliamentary Select Committee consultation, have sparked calls from civil society groups for a complete overhaul of the appointment process. How crucial is transparency and independence in the selection of those who oversee our democratic processes? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director of Tindak Malaysia, and Ngeow Chow Ying, Convener of Projek SAMA.
Tue May 28 2024
![Biden vs Trump: What to expect from presidential debates Biden vs Trump: What to expect from presidential debates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709786510_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Biden vs Trump: What to expect from presidential debates
The rivals disagree on what the terms of engagement should be and those have yet to be announced.
Sat May 25 2024
![Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716464483_cannabis.jpg)
Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis
Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research.
Thu May 23 2024
![Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716369599_tbUnitedNations.jpg)
Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway
The move is in response to those nations' decisions to recognise a Palestinian state.
Wed May 22 2024
![Gazans, Hamas see false equivalence in ICC charges Gazans, Hamas see false equivalence in ICC charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716108931_Israelistrike.jpg)
Gazans, Hamas see false equivalence in ICC charges
On the Palestinian side, even those who might be critical of Hamas objected to the idea of putting them on a par with Israel.
Tue May 21 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 2) - Celebrating Malaysia’s Outstanding Educators
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, Senior Assistant of Student Affairs at Sekolah Kebangsaan Long Sebangan in Lawas, Sarawak. He is the Winner of the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023.
Thu May 16 2024