![What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit? What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697078017_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?
Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed by verdicts by the same court.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Several deals to be signed during Anwar's visit - Indian media Several deals to be signed during Anwar's visit - Indian media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669349690_AnwarIbrahimNarendra.jpg)
Several deals to be signed during Anwar's visit - Indian media
A key subject of the discussions will be recruitment of Indian workers by Malaysia.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it [COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it
Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693216837_ForestCity.jpg)
Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone
Based on the master plan, the target is to develop the area into an integrated zone for medical, tourism, education and real estate.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723038359_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil proposed an idea for the next startups and SMEs entrepreneur meetup to be hosted in Parliament.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723098489_MuhammadFaisalHamz.jpg)
Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge
Judge Rozina Ayob, who has been presiding over the case, announced that she will be transferred on Aug 15.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity [COLUMNIST] Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693134207_TBJalurGemilang.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity
Malaysia itself appears to be a great fit for BRICS, and the close attention given to Malaysia would be perfectly justified.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court 14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722936582_pengikutajaransesa.jpg)
14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court
The individuals were charged with possession of religious publications contrary to teachings of Islam and disobeying religious authorities.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722935677_KhaledaZia.jpg)
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721695161_SheikhHasina.jpg)
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed
Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said Sheikh Hasina had left the country and that an interim government would be formed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Water supply to over 33,000 users in Kota Bharu to be restored by Friday Water supply to over 33,000 users in Kota Bharu to be restored by Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722069081_TBpencemaranair.jpg)
Water supply to over 33,000 users in Kota Bharu to be restored by Friday
The water supply disruptions were caused by a burst pipe at the Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant in Machang.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The critical need for social media to be subject to greater regulation [COLUMNIST] The critical need for social media to be subject to greater regulation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722599493_TBmediasosial.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The critical need for social media to be subject to greater regulation
The new regulation should usher in a more safe or amiable environment for everyone.
Fri Aug 02 2024
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
![Decarbonisation roadmap for aviation to be launched in September - Loke Decarbonisation roadmap for aviation to be launched in September - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711707955_tbAnthonyLoke.jpg)
Decarbonisation roadmap for aviation to be launched in September - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the roadmap was drawn up based on input from many airline and aviation stakeholders.
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