Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 2) — Legislating Against Racial Discrimination?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to social policy & human rights consultant Simraatraj Kaur Dhillon.
Mon May 20 2024
Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 1) — Does Msia need a Residential Tenancy Act?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation.
Mon May 20 2024
Death in custody: High Court awards RM197,600 compensation
The judge said there had been negligence by the police in managing the lock-up, leading to the detainee's death.
Mon May 20 2024
Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
With the discovery of the crash site, no signs of life have been detected, Red Crescent official says.
Mon May 20 2024
FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany and Italy.
Sat May 18 2024
India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence
Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since January at the Delhi High Court, both claiming credit for inventing the dish.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
Ulu Tiram police station attack shocks nation
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said seven individuals had been detained so far.
Fri May 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: 17 May 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. Ulu Tiram: Authorities beef up security after police station attack
2. Singapore: What will the new era of leadership bring?
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Ulu Tiram: Authorities beef up security after police station attack
2. Singapore: What will the new era of leadership bring?
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri May 17 2024
Two policemen killed in attack at Ulu Tiram Police Station
The suspect was reported to have been shot dead at the scene.
Fri May 17 2024
Coronation of 17th King of Malaysia to be held at Istana Negara on July 20 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil also announced that the official birthday of the King falls on June 3 and has been declared a public holiday.
Thu May 16 2024
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 2024
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
Azam Baki reappointed as MACC Commissioner for another year
Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another year.
Fri May 10 2024
BMW Malaysia catat pertumbuhan jualan 8 peratus pada suku pertama, kenaikan 26 peratus jualan EV
BMW Group Malaysia menjual sebanyak 4,300 kenderaan pada suku pertama tahun ini, mewakili peningkatan lapan peratus berbanding tempoh yang sama pada 2023.
Tue May 21 2024
Pegawai Imigresen mengaku tidak bersalah terima rasuah
Seorang pegawai Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia mengaku tidak bersalah atas 10 pertuduhan menerima rasuah berjumlah RM7,600.
Tue May 21 2024
Saksi dakwa Ebit Lew hantar mesej lucah menjelang malam
Saksi kesembilan mendakwa mesej yang diterima daripada pendakwah terkenal, Ebit Lew berunsur lucah dan mengaibkan kehormatannya sebagai wanita.
Tue May 21 2024
Warga emas hidap masalah pendengaran boleh jejas rutin harian – Pakar
Kesan hilang sensitiviti deria pendengaran bagi seorang dewasa dan warga emas memberi kesan yang berbeza.
Tue May 21 2024
Tun Musa lancar buku Ku Li: Memoir 205, angkat perjalanan politik Tengku Razaleigh
Tun Musa Hitam melancarkan buku KU LI: Memoir 205 yang mengangkat kisah perjalanan politik lagenda politik, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah pada Selasa.
Tue May 21 2024
Iran mulakan siasatan nahas helikopter Presiden Raisi
Iran memulakan siasatan berhubung nahas helikopter yang mengorbankan Presiden Ebrahim Raisi dan rombongannya dalam kejadian di barat laut negara itu.
Tue May 21 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Empat individu mengaku bersalah
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Tue May 21 2024
TPM Fadillah bincang pengurusan air lestari dengan Bank Dunia, UNECE di Bali
Fadillah mengadakan perbincangan dua hala dengan Bank Dunia dan United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Tue May 21 2024
Polis terima laporan kes gaduh libat anak bekas Exco Pulau Pinang
Polis mengesahkan menerima laporan mengenai pergaduhan melibatkan beberapa individu di sebuah kafe di Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah di sini pada 13 Mei lalu.
Tue May 21 2024
Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta bakal gegar Axiata Arena 10 Ogos
Maestro muzik tersohor, Datuk M Nasir akan tampil dengan Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 10 Ogos depan.
Tue May 21 2024