Mon Aug 19 2024
Consider This: Business & Human Rights — Profit With Principles
The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.
AWANI Tonight: 21st August 2024
#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- India supports Malaysia’s participation in BRICS - PM
- Missing person: Situation still under control, 90% of cases solved
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- India supports Malaysia’s participation in BRICS - PM
- Missing person: Situation still under control, 90% of cases solved
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AWANI Tonight: Japanese woman to be named world’s oldest person at 116
Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, 116, is set to be named the world’s oldest person by Guinness World records after the death of Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera at the age of 117.
AWANI Tonight: Barack Obama rouses crowds for Harris
Former US President Barack Obama returned to the national stage to boost his longtime democratic ally Kamala Harris in her presidential bid against Donald Trump.
AWANI Tonight: No criminal elements discovered in Nidza Afham's death
The police have not discovered any criminal element in the death of singer Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar, according to its latest investigation findings.
Consider This: Madani Housing Blocks (Part 1) — Integrating Affordability
Under the Madani Inclusive Housing initiative, the Prime Minister has mandated that all future housing projects allocate one or two blocks for lower-income groups. This initiative targets major cities like KL, Selangor, and Penang, where the affordability crisis is most acute. But will this bold move provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing in our cities, or are there unintended consequences we haven't yet considered? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO of the real estate data company, Juwai IQI.
Madani Housing Blocks (Part 2) — Integrating Affordability
Under the Madani Inclusive Housing initiative, the Prime Minister has mandated that all future housing projects allocate one or two blocks for lower-income groups. This initiative targets major cities like KL, Selangor, and Penang, where the affordability crisis is most acute. But will this bold move provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing in our cities, or are there unintended consequences we haven't yet considered? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). He is also a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
AWANI Tonight 20 Aug 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Malaysia, India elevate ties, sign 8 MoUs
2. Will media licensing restrict freedom of speech?
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1. Malaysia, India elevate ties, sign 8 MoUs
2. Will media licensing restrict freedom of speech?
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AWANI Tonight: 19th August 2024
#AWANITonight with Saraya Mia
- Govt launches PuTERA35 to uplift Bumiputera's economy
- World Humanitarian Day: Putting an end to unjust killing in Gaza
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- Govt launches PuTERA35 to uplift Bumiputera's economy
- World Humanitarian Day: Putting an end to unjust killing in Gaza
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AWANI Tonight: Put an end to unjust killings in Gaza
On World Humanitarian Day, Nur Hafizah Shamsudin from Viva Palestina Malaysia highlights the need to protect civilians and aid workers from unjust killings in Gaza as the death tolls of Palestinians tops the 40,000-mark.
AWANI Tonight: Govt launches PuTERA35 to uplift Bumiputera
The government has launched the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), which will prioritise the economic development of the Bumiputera community.
AWANI Tonight: Govt turns to police calls as prisons overflow from riots
Britain activated an emergency measure to hold suspects in police station cells until prison beds become available, amid long-standing capacity issues and recent outbreaks of anti-migrant riots.
Consider This: Business & Human Rights — Profit With Principles
The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.
AWANI Tonight: 16th August
#AWANITonight with Saraya Mia
- Civil servants to get 7%-15% pay raise under SSPA - PM
- Gaza: Planes carrying injured Palestinians land in Malaysia
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- Civil servants to get 7%-15% pay raise under SSPA - PM
- Gaza: Planes carrying injured Palestinians land in Malaysia
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AWANI Tonight: SSPA: Rewards only to those who excel under new salary scheme
The new SSPA which will take effect in December will be performance based, ensuring only those who excel will be rewarded, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
AWANI Tonight: Five charged over ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry’s death
Five people, including two doctors, have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry last year, following a probe that uncovered an underground network of drug suppliers distributing ketamine.