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
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
Najib's decision over SRC's investment not to be questioned - former SRC International
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was also the sole shareholder of SRC International and advisor emeritus of the company at the material time.
Tue May 07 2024
Bullying in Schools (Part 2) — Fed Court Ruling on Duty of Care to Students
A recent landmark Federal Court decision has underscored the legal duty on schools and the education system to prevent bullying. This comes amid critical questions as to the effectiveness of existing anti-bullying campaigns and our collective responsibility to protect our children from harm. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Muhammad Akram Abdul Aziz.
Fri May 03 2024
Bullying in Schools (Part 1) — Collective Responsibility to Tackle Bullying
A recent landmark Federal Court decision has underscored the legal duty on schools and the education system to prevent bullying. This comes amid critical questions as to the effectiveness of existing anti-bullying campaigns and our collective responsibility to protect our children from harm. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri May 03 2024
Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting
Ending the war before reaching its objectives was "out of the question," said Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Apr 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: 30 April 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. MACC: Perlis MB released after questioning
2. Boy killed in London sword attack
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. MACC: Perlis MB released after questioning
2. Boy killed in London sword attack
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Apr 30 2024
Papagomo nabbed over seditious video - IGP
The arrest was made following a report over a seditious video questioning the move of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim in meeting KK Mart owner.
Tue Apr 30 2024
In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars
Key questions remain over whether Tesla can transfer data from cars in China overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Gaza hospital staff questioned by ICC war crimes prosecutors, sources say
ICC said it is investigating both sides in the conflict, including both attack by Hamas on Israel and subsequent Israeli offensive in Gaza.
Tue Apr 30 2024
China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau
Canada PM Justin Trudeau answered questions about intelligence briefings he had received and asserted the elections were "free and fair."
Thu Apr 11 2024
AWANI Review: Generative AI: It’s Back to School, for Everyone
Generative AI is set to reshape businesses and lives. Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda explores the big question: How? He emphasises the need for everyone, from new hires to CEOs, to keep learning and adapting.
Sat Apr 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force
There's no question of R2P's legitimate application under any condition or situation, including in Gaza.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 2) - Proposed PRR: Assessing Merits & Challenges
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation. She’s a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 1) - Will Proposed PRR Ensure Better Liveability?
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City, which has been involved in dialogue, research, and initiatives aimed at creating liveable public housing in Malaysia.
Mon Apr 01 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Cabar Siasatan SPRM | Keselamatan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI 7:45 [09/05/2024] - Sultan Selangor perkenan keputusan Selangor FC | MFL beri kemenangan kepada JDT | komited banteras keganasan
- Sultan Selangor kecewa MFL tolak permohonan, JDT menang percuma
- Tunku Mahkota Ismail saran kerajaan perbaharui silibus pelajaran lapuk
- Jemaah haji Malaysia selamat tiba, disambut sekuntum bunga
- Kadar kelahiran rendah, Korea mahu wujud kementerian baharu
- Tunku Mahkota Ismail saran kerajaan perbaharui silibus pelajaran lapuk
- Jemaah haji Malaysia selamat tiba, disambut sekuntum bunga
- Kadar kelahiran rendah, Korea mahu wujud kementerian baharu
Thu May 09 2024
Insiden babit pemain bola sepak: KBS tak layan spekulasi - Adam Adli
KBS menyerahkan perkara itu kepada pihak berkuasa untuk menjalankan siasatan supaya tindakan dapat diambil terhadap dalang terlibat.
Thu May 09 2024
Johor kutuk insiden serangan terhadap 3 pemain bola sepak - Onn Hafiz
Onn Hafiz tidak akan berkompromi, terhadap mana-mana pihak yang mencetuskan isu yang boleh menggugat keharmonian dan keselamatan di Johor.
Thu May 09 2024
ASEAN dan EU akan adakan mesyuarat Kumpulan Kerja Bersama tentang minyak sawit
Komitmen ini ditekankan ketika Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kerjasama Bersama ASEAN-EU (JCC) Ke-31 yang berlangsung di Jakarta pada Rabu.
Thu May 09 2024
KIR wanita lebih sukar untuk keluar daripada kemiskinan - Pakar
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, Pepper Labs Sdn. Bhd., Gevitha Ananda Roe berkata Ketua Isi Rumah (KIR) wanita lebih sukar untuk keluar daripada garis kemiskinan. Jelasnya, wanita-wanita ini perlu mengendalikan pelbagai aspek ekonomi dan kebajikan keluarga sehingga menyukarkan usaha menambahbaik punca pendapatan. #DialogTigaPenjuru
Thu May 09 2024
Baiki tatakelola institusi kewangan persaraan sebelum wajibkan sebarang caruman - Pakar
Pakar Ekonomi Universiti Malaya (UM), Profesor Ulung Datuk Dr. Rajah Rasiah berkata tatakelola semua institusi berkaitan kewangan persaraan dan kebajikan sosial perlu mencapai tahap tertinggi. Jelasnya, tanpa keyakinan rakyat dan tahap integriti yang tinggi, maka tidak wajar diwajibkan sebarang caruman kepada orang awam. #DialogTigaPenjuru
Thu May 09 2024
Manfaatkan PADU cerap profil isi rumah untuk salur bantuan - Pakar
Penolong Profesor Jabatan Sosiologi dan Antropologi Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM), Dr. Syarifah Fatimah Alzahrah Al-Attas berkata sistem Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) perlu dimanfaatkan untuk mencerap profil isi rumah miskin di Malaysia. Jelasnya, maklumat yang terkumpul akan menentukan jumlah dan bentuk bantuan yang diperlukan untuk membebaskan suatu isi rumah dari belenggu kemiskinan. #DialogTigaPenjuru
Thu May 09 2024
Korea Selatan mahu tangani kadar kelahiran antara terendah dunia
Presiden Korea Selatan, Yoon Suk Yeol mahu mewujudkan kementerian baharu bagi menangani masalah kadar kelahiran rendah di negara berkenaan iaitu terendah di dunia sekali gus kini semakin menghampiri krisis demografi.
Thu May 09 2024
Ada ingatan dan pesanan buat semua jemaah haji Malaysia
Ketua Konsulat Malaysia di Jeddah, Roslan Shariff yang menyambut rombongan penerbangan pertama jemaah haji Malaysia seramai 282 orang menasihatkan semua jemaah haji Malaysia supaya sentiasa bergerak secara berkumpulan demi keselamatan mereka selain mematuhi arahan yang dikeluarkan oleh Tabung Haji dari semasa ke semasa.
Thu May 09 2024