Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![US music industry takes legal action against AI companies US music industry takes legal action against AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719365368_IPGeneric.jpg)
US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet, Israeli official says Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet, Israeli official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717288770_TBBenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet, Israeli official says
Benjamin Netanyahu is now expected to hold consultations about the Gaza war with a small group of ministers.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717478725_tbmemorandumpersefa.jpg)
Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among the stakeholders in the special committee were NGOs, arborists (woody plant experts) and experts from the FRIM.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715072988_KNLA.jpg)
In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels
Dawna Hills are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country's ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy.
Sun May 12 2024
![Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714724871_SKSSRjpg.jpg)
Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution
The roadshows will provide information on the Housewives' Social Security Scheme to company employees and women from the B40 group.
Fri May 03 2024
![No Aidilfitri celebration at Seri Perdana this year - PM Anwar No Aidilfitri celebration at Seri Perdana this year - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670768626_TBANWARIBRAHIM.jpg)
No Aidilfitri celebration at Seri Perdana this year - PM Anwar
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no plans to hold an Aidilfitri celebration at his official residence in Seri Perdana this year but will attend the celebrations organised by the ministries.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![CENTHRA: Progress to hold Israel accountable for genocidal acts extremely slow CENTHRA: Progress to hold Israel accountable for genocidal acts extremely slow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697078012_CENTHRA.jpg)
CENTHRA: Progress to hold Israel accountable for genocidal acts extremely slow
Failure to act decisively in the face of such atrocities is not an option.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![India to hold world's largest elections between April and June India to hold world's largest elections between April and June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694332794_PengundiHantu.jpg)
India to hold world's largest elections between April and June
Nearly a billion people will be eligible to vote in India's general elections, to be held over almost seven weeks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Biden: I've been working nonstop to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would last for six weeks Biden: I've been working nonstop to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would last for six weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709871748_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden: I've been working nonstop to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would last for six weeks
Joe Biden issued a sharp directive to Israel's leaders, telling them not to hold up humanitarian aid to Palestinians for political purposes.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Anger at Turkish government spills over at earthquake anniversary vigil Anger at Turkish government spills over at earthquake anniversary vigil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707214438_TBHATAYEARTHQUAKE.jpg)
Anger at Turkish government spills over at earthquake anniversary vigil
More than 10,000 people gathered to hold a vigil, as some protested what they called government negligence in the aftermath.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Schools encouraged to hold simple yet lively graduation ceremonies - Fadhlina Schools encouraged to hold simple yet lively graduation ceremonies - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704177513_TBFADHLINASIDEK.jpg)
Schools encouraged to hold simple yet lively graduation ceremonies - Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education encourages school graduation ceremonies to be held in a simple yet lively manner.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681371754_HukumSebatPenjara.jpg)
Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms
The proposed legislation would apply to those above 21 who are convicted of crimes that include culpable homicide, rape and sex with minors.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest PM as Macron seeks reset Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest PM as Macron seeks reset](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704875042_TBGabrielAttalj.jpg)
Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest PM as Macron seeks reset
Gabriel Attal replaces Elisabeth Borne only the second woman to hold the prime minister role in France.
Wed Jan 10 2024