Consider This: Population Trends (Part 2) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 1) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Agenda AWANI: Enhancing social protection and wellbeing in Malaysia
Is Malaysia's current pension system sustainable for future generations? Ensuring a dignified retirement for all Malaysians requires innovative solutions. Join the discussion tonight at 8.30pm to explore ways to improve social protection.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710907703_TBNewYorkjpg.jpg)
Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking
Finland remained top spot in the World Happiness Report.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700026470_oldpeople.jpg)
Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters
Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age.
Sun Mar 17 2024
![Cabinet Ministers pray for people's wellbeing, committed to advancing the country Cabinet Ministers pray for people's wellbeing, committed to advancing the country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704079713_TBKABINETPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
Cabinet Ministers pray for people's wellbeing, committed to advancing the country
Ushering in a new chapter, the Unity Government ministers extend the New Year's Day wishes for 2024, where they pray for the wellbeing of the people.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Employees' motivation and wellbeing, key for businesses' success - HRD Corp Employees' motivation and wellbeing, key for businesses' success - HRD Corp](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698227012_AGENDAAWANI.jpg)
Employees' motivation and wellbeing, key for businesses' success - HRD Corp
"Motivation and Wellbeing" is one of the key discussion pillars at HRD Corp's National Human Capital Conference & Exhibition (NHCCE) 2023.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688552908_DatukSeriAmirHamz.jpg)
Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF
The budget prominently addresses some of the concerns the EPF had raised on the long-term financial wellbeing of Malaysians.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Whitepaper To Tackle Social Wellbeing
Examining the intersection of health policy and social wellbeing, offering insights and recommendations to foster improved overall health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health with Dr Helmy Haja Mydin Chief Executive Officer, Social and Economic Research Initiative (SERI).
#NotepadWithIbrahimSani
#NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Thu Jul 06 2023
![It's time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state It's time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678091251_TByoga.jpg)
It's time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state
To work out how to best integrate wellbeing initiatives into public policy, the question of what is wellbeing first needs to be settled.
Sun Jun 11 2023
![Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681799534_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar
Tahap is an aid programme for states based on the development level of the economy, infrastructure, and wellbeing.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Gov't mulls independent children's commission - Azalina Gov't mulls independent children's commission - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673084059_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Gov't mulls independent children's commission - Azalina
The government will look into the establishment of an independent commission to better safeguard the wellbeing of children in the country.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![King, Queen wish all Malaysians a blessed new year King, Queen wish all Malaysians a blessed new year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672476644_IstanaNegara.jpg)
King, Queen wish all Malaysians a blessed new year
The King and Queen extended their greetings and offered their prayers for the wellbeing of the people as well as peace and harmony of M'sia.
Sat Dec 31 2022