Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Poisoned crackers: Two brothers still unconscious, mother prays Poisoned crackers: Two brothers still unconscious, mother prays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720513570_NurainHasnorizal.jpg)
Poisoned crackers: Two brothers still unconscious, mother prays
The eldest boy had no physical reaction at all and was the most critical compared to his younger brother with both of them still in a coma.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720495734_ARRahman.jpg)
AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality
The Oscar award winner to perform at National Stadium Bukit Jalil on July 27.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Young Robot Challenge dedah belia tentang bidang teknologi robotik Young Robot Challenge dedah belia tentang bidang teknologi robotik](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720360689_TBAdamAdli.jpg)
Young Robot Challenge dedah belia tentang bidang teknologi robotik
Youth Robot Challenge 2024 anjuran Kementerian Belia dan Sukan menjadi platform perkongsian idea, pengetahuan dan pendedahan golongan belia dalam bidang teknologi robotik di negara ini.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Jom Kita Bincang! - Sustainability, health, and social issues through children’s literature Jom Kita Bincang! - Sustainability, health, and social issues through children’s literature](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718095655_tbJomKitaBincang.jpg)
Jom Kita Bincang! - Sustainability, health, and social issues through children’s literature
Children's literature can be a big inspiration for young minds and thus society at large.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers
The decision to join the platform could help the former president reach younger voters in his third bid for the White House.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716803691_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there are terrorist groups using online video games to recruit young people to join their movement.
Mon May 27 2024
![Motor racing - Young female drivers take aim at F1's male monopoly Motor racing - Young female drivers take aim at F1's male monopoly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716529540_Ffemaleracers.jpg)
Motor racing - Young female drivers take aim at F1's male monopoly
The cohort, four from Europe and one from Australia and Malaysia, took part in a training and assessment camp in Austria last week.
Sat May 25 2024
It's About YOUth: The power youth in shaping a better tomorrow
Unlocking the potential of youth to advocate for positive change, Sofea Rozhan of untuksemua and ‘Ariff Bin Amir Ali of Youth United for Earth talks about the importance of making the young voices heard.
Fri May 24 2024
![Young couple plead guilty to neglecting newborn baby Young couple plead guilty to neglecting newborn baby](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716454485_tuduhanmengabaikan.jpg)
Young couple plead guilty to neglecting newborn baby
The three-kilogramme baby was born on May 12, at a house in Jabur Kubur, before being abandoned at a shop on May 18.
Thu May 23 2024
![Know thyself − all too well: Why Taylor Swift’s songs are philosophy Know thyself − all too well: Why Taylor Swift’s songs are philosophy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Know thyself − all too well: Why Taylor Swift’s songs are philosophy
Several Taylor Swift songs address the value of self-understanding, even when its difficult.
Sat May 18 2024
![Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715828667_protest.jpg)
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Thu May 16 2024
![Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714043218_YoungRussiansdanc.jpg)
Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom
Younger Russians in particular are turning to countries like South Korea, Japan and China for entertainment.
Fri Apr 26 2024