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Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 2) - Can A National Sugar Reduction Plan Work?

Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 2) - Can A National Sugar Reduction Plan Work?

Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Geeta Appannah, President of the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity and lecturer at the Department of Nutrition at UPM’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Tue May 07 2024
Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 1) - Consider Social Determinants of Dietary Habits

Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 1) - Consider Social Determinants of Dietary Habits

Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Teoh Ai Ni, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute, where her research covers nutrition, public health, and food insecurity. Before joining KRI, she worked as a nutritionist working with the Singapore Health Promotion Board to deliver and manage health-promoting activities.
Tue May 07 2024
MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina

MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina

MOE implemented measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration to carry out advocacy related to sexual harassment.
Tue May 07 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability  terminology to addressing tangible issues

[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues

Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
Consider This: Home Detention (Part 1) — Shifting Towards Prisoner Release on License

Consider This: Home Detention (Part 1) — Shifting Towards Prisoner Release on License

In a bid to address the persistent issue of prison overcrowding, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the Government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners, which aims to grant home detention to specific categories of prisoners. While this move is lauded as a step towards prison reform, it has sparked concerns regarding potential favouritism towards privileged or influential individuals who have been convicted of crimes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Jerald Joseph, Chair of the advocacy group, CSO Platform for Reform. He was also a Suhakam commissioner from 2016 till 2022.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Consider This: Home Detention (Part 1) — Shifting Towards Prisoner Release on License

Consider This: Home Detention (Part 1) — Shifting Towards Prisoner Release on License

In a bid to address the persistent issue of prison overcrowding, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the Government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners, which aims to grant home detention to specific categories of prisoners. While this move is lauded as a step towards prison reform, it has sparked concerns regarding potential favouritism towards privileged or influential individuals who have been convicted of crimes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Jerald Joseph, Chair of the advocacy group, CSO Platform for Reform. He was also a Suhakam commissioner from 2016 till 2022.
Wed Apr 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Caring about Gaza

[COLUMNIST] Caring about Gaza

Universal values should be applied universally, with compassion and advocacy at the heart of its delivery.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Preparing for a green economy through green jobs

Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Preparing for a green economy through green jobs

The key steps to pivot towards green careers, the significance of education and skills development & the roles innovation and advocacy play in shaping a greener future; all of which are important for Malaysia's transformative journey towards a more environmentally responsible world. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Tue Oct 31 2023
Police to increase security for PM - IGP

Police to increase security for PM - IGP

Security for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be increased, following threats over his outspoken advocacy for Palestine.
Wed Oct 25 2023
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar garment factories.
Wed Aug 16 2023
256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020

256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry implemented various advocacy and awareness initiatives about reproductive health.
Tue Jun 27 2023
The Future is Female: WCC Penang | Creating Change

The Future is Female: WCC Penang | Creating Change

The Women's Centre for Change (WCC) Penang has long focused the issue of sexual abuse against children and its prevention—with its roots in crisis support, now branching into capacity building and policy advocacy. On #TheFutureIsFemale, we ask our guest about the challenges and triumphs of running a women and child rights NGO.
Sun Apr 02 2023
Beyond beep beep: Video game music goes to next level at Grammys

Beyond beep beep: Video game music goes to next level at Grammys

The growing popularity of the video game industry and years of advocacy from game composers will be reflected in the 2023 Grammy Awards
Mon Feb 06 2023
Malaysia will continue improving human rights situation at national and international level - FM Zambry

Malaysia will continue improving human rights situation at national and international level - FM Zambry

Zambry said Malaysia will sustain and strengthen its global advocacy and efforts to address the plight of the Palestinians and Rohingyas.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Actor Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy

Actor Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy

Fox received an honorary Oscar for advocacy work that has raised $1.5 billion for research into Parkinson's disease.
Sun Nov 20 2022
AWANI Ringkas: Serangan balai polis | Bom petrol di pusat hiburan

AWANI Ringkas: Serangan balai polis | Bom petrol di pusat hiburan

Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri May 17 2024
Perekrutan ahli JI masih berlaku dalam keluarga - Pakar

Perekrutan ahli JI masih berlaku dalam keluarga - Pakar

Prof Dr Mohd Mizan Mohammad Aslam berkata gerakan JI dalam anggota keluarga disifatkan masih efektif walaupun kumpulan terbabit tidak berinteraksi antara satu sama lain.
Fri May 17 2024
Orang kampung sekitar Ulu Tiram rasa terancam

Orang kampung sekitar Ulu Tiram rasa terancam

Situasi di Kampung Sungai Ulu Tiram, alamat terakhir suspek yang mati ditembak.
Firdaus Azil, Wartawan Astro AWANI
Fri May 17 2024
KBS harap siasatan insiden serangan terhadap pemain bola sepak diselesaikan

KBS harap siasatan insiden serangan terhadap pemain bola sepak diselesaikan

Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) berharap siasatan berkaitan insiden serangan melibatkan tiga pemain bola sepak negara baru-baru ini dapat diselesaikan secepat mungkin, kata Menterinya Hannah Yeoh.
Fri May 17 2024
FAM pertimbang wujudkan kembali program Harimau Muda

FAM pertimbang wujudkan kembali program Harimau Muda

Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) sedang melihat potensi untuk mewujudkan kembali program Harimau Muda antaranya bertujuan sebagai platform kesinambungan kepada pembangunan pemain muda negara.
Fri May 17 2024
Jejas pendapatan nelayan

Jejas pendapatan nelayan

Cuaca panas dan kering yang panjang di laut untuk mencari rezeki malahan keadaan arus juga menyebabkan pendapatan nelayan pesisir pantai turut terjejas.
Fri May 17 2024
Anggap polis sebagai musuh, dipercayai antara punca serangan

Anggap polis sebagai musuh, dipercayai antara punca serangan

Rasa benci terhadap pihak berkuasa, dipercayai menjadi punca kepada serangan pengganas Jemaah Islamiah terhadap Balai Polis Ulu Tiram pada Jumaat, yang telah mengorbankan dua anggota polis.
Fri May 17 2024
FIFA, AFC akan bantu Palestin - Hamidin

FIFA, AFC akan bantu Palestin - Hamidin

FIFA dan AFC akan memberi bantuan yang diperlukan oleh Persatuan Bola Sepak Palestin (PFA) susulan konflik Palestin dan Israel.
Fri May 17 2024
[KRONOLOGI] Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram

[KRONOLOGI] Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram

[KRONOLOGI] Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram
Fri May 17 2024
Mangsa banjir di Perak meningkat kepada 537 orang

Mangsa banjir di Perak meningkat kepada 537 orang

Mangsa banjir di tiga daerah di Perak meningkat kepada 537 orang daripada 152 keluarga pada jam 4 petang Jumaat.
Fri May 17 2024