Consider This: Rare Earth Elements (Part 1) - Msia to Develop Domestic REE Supply Chain

#AWANITonight with Cynthia Ng

- KKB polls: What led to low youth turnout?

- S'pore incoming PM Wong appoints new deputy in reshuffle

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The fourth phase of India’s seven-week-long election is currently underway, with more than 177 million voters eligible to vote across 96 constituencies.

Political analyst from Ilham Centre, Mujibu Abd Muis sheds light on the voting patterns of the recent Kuala Kubu Bahru (KKB) by-election, which saw a low voter turnout among the youth.

Japan will launch an online booking system for Mount Fuji’s most popular trail in a bid to tackle over tourism on the active volcano, as well as limiting the number of daily hikers to 4,000.

The Credit Counseling and Management Agency (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit, AKPK) recently reported that 65% of the total number of the agency’s clients as of March were those aged between 28 and 30. That’s some 53,000 youths seeking AKPK's services to restructure their debts, worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total. What are the implications of this staggering statistic, and what systemic factors are contributing to the financial struggles faced by young Malaysians today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Clare Walker, CEO of the Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO) a non-profit organisation set up by the financial industry to deliver educational initiatives to underprivileged children and youth.

The Credit Counseling and Management Agency (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit, AKPK) recently reported that 65% of the total number of the agency’s clients as of March were those aged between 28 and 30. That’s some 53,000 youths seeking AKPK's services to restructure their debts, worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total. What are the implications of this staggering statistic, and what systemic factors are contributing to the financial struggles faced by young Malaysians today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nirmala Supramaniam, Head of the Household Financial Education Department at AKPK, an agency under Bank Negara which helps individuals with the responsible use of credit.

#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI

1. Kuala Kubu Bharu: Survey predicts PH to retain seat
2. Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21

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Join us for a special episode of It’s About YOUth where student leaders, Aliff Naif and Amirul Alif discuss engaging students in campus politics to ignite a spark in the nation's democracy. #ItsAboutYOUth

#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. Charity Shield match cancelled after S'gor FC withdraws
2. Israel choking off aid to Gaza, tens of thousands flee Rafah attack

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While some universities eagerly embrace the promises of AI, others remain apprehensive— grappling with concerns over academic integrity and the erosion of traditional pedagogical methods. How do we ensure true learning takes place in the age of AI? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, Chairman of the Vice Chancellors’ Council for Private Universities & Provost and CEO of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, as well as Dr Malissa Maria Mahmud, Dean of Sunway University’s School of Education and Head of the Department of Professional and Continuing Education.

In an age where water scarcity looms large, there is a national plan to transform the water sector in the next one and a half decades. The Water Sector Transformation 2040 charts a course towards a future where water is hopefully not just a public utility, but a dynamic and vibrant economic sector. Where are we currently, in the journey to transform our water sector? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to S. Piarapakaran, President of the Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia and CEO of the Centre for Water and Energy Sustainability.

In an age where water scarcity looms large, there is a national plan to transform the water sector in the next one and a half decades. The Water Sector Transformation 2040 charts a course towards a future where water is hopefully not just a public utility, but a dynamic and vibrant economic sector. Where are we currently, in the journey to transform our water sector? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Salmah Zakaria, Fellow with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. ASM was commissioned by the Economic Unit to conduct the Water Sector Transformation study and developed the national roadmap. Dr Salmah was the chairperson of the committee.

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- M'sia drops 34 spots to 107th in World Press Freedom Index
- Gaza: Turkiye halts all trade with Israel

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Malaysia placed 107th in the World Press Freedom Index, dropping 34 places from 73rd last year with a score of 52.07 points.

Turkiye will suspend all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza until it allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of aid into the Strip to address the humanitarian crisis there.