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As property prices and the cost of living continue to surge, home ownership remains a pressing challenge. Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki from Khazanah Research Institute and Marisa Hairi from IQI Realty Sdn Bhd break down key trends and hurdles young adults face to own a home.

Recently a delegation of Penan from Mulu travelled over 500 kilometres to submit a petition to the Sarawak government, calling for the designation of Magoh as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where logging activities threaten the home to the last semi-nomadic Penan tribe. But will UNESCO status be enough to protect one of Malaysia's last untouched forests and the home of the Penan people, from further destruction? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Komeok Joe, Head of Keruan, which is a grassroots Penan civil society group.

Recently a delegation of Penan from the Upper Baram River Basin submitted a petition with over 500 signatures to the Sarawak government, urging an immediate halt to logging activities in the Baram Peace Park. What challenges do Indigenous communities face when it comes to protecting their lands and their way of life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Celine Lim, Managing Director of SAVE Rivers, which is a grassroots NGO based in Sarawak that advocates for the rights of Indigenous communities, especially in relation to land rights and environmental protection.

#AWANITonight 11 Sept 2024 with Saraya Mia

- Religious Affairs Minister told to prepare report on halal certification

- Trump says debate against Harris his ‘best ever’

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Taylor Swift has endorsed Democratic vice-president Kamala Harris on Instagram, following the presidential debate with Republican Donald Trump.

After a combative presidential debate with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, former US President Donald Trump told journalists it had been his "best debate".

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced salary increases for civil servants, ranging from 7-15%. This move, while welcomed by many civil servants, raises expectations for improved public service delivery and other civil service reforms. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Roselina Ahmad Saufi, Professor at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan’s Graduate School of Entrepreneurship & Business.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced salary increases for civil servants, ranging from 7-15%. This move, while welcomed by many civil servants, raises expectations for improved public service delivery and other civil service reforms. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Lee Hwok Aun
Senior Fellow of the Regional Economic Studies Programme at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore and Co-coordinator of its Malaysia Studies Programme.

#AWANITonight 9 Sept 2024 with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Govt mulls new laws in preparation for Autonomous Vehicles (AV)
- A staggering USD 2.4mil was diverted from 1MDB into US celebrities' accounts

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The United Nations (UN) warned that some 625,000 Palestinian students have been left with no access to education as Israel continues its attacks in Gaza.

The government must prioritise improving the current public transport system and infrastructure before gearing up for autonomous vehicles (AV) in the country, says transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan.

In recent months, Malaysia has witnessed an unsettling surge in cases of crime, violence, and abuse towards children. As reports of these crimes continue to rise, so do questions about how effectively our society is protecting its youngest members. Could we be doing more to prevent these tragic incidents, and what role should schools, families, and the law play in addressing this growing concern? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Farah Nini Dusuki, Children's Commissioner to SUHAKAM.

Starting with a mission to enhance the pre-loved motorcycle market, iMotorbike has become a leader in Malaysia and is making significant strides in Vietnam. Founder and CEO Gil Carmo shares insights on how the platform plans to scale its business model, leveraging the vast growth potential across Southeast Asia and beyond.

A study backed by the World Health Organization found that exposure to radiofrequency fields from smartphones does not increase the risk of brain cancer.

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli, after he secured a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in the men's (intellectual disability) shot put final on Tuesday.