Consider This: Unicef in Gaza — Bearing Witness to Gaza's Child Survivors
On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to James Elder, spokesperson for the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF. He has been to Gaza on humanitarian missions twice in the past six months, having returned from the latest mission in early April. He shares his firsthand witness account of the impact the war on Gaza has had on children and families.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Consider This: Sustainable Education (Part 1) — ESD, Education for Sustainable Development
As the world grapples with pressing environmental issues and the urgency to achieve sustainable development goals, the role of education in fostering a culture of sustainability has never been more critical. How do we ensure that environmental and sustainability education is integrated into all levels of formal and informal education efforts, and involves students, teachers, and administrators, and everyone in the ecosystem? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Tan Hui Shim, Associate Director of Strategy and Social Mobilisation for WWF-Malaysia and Dr Subarna Sivapalan, Associate Professor and Head of the School of Education at University of Nottingham Malaysia. She is also the Lead of the Malaysia Office for the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Consider This: Sustainable Education (Part 2) — Embedding Sustainability in Malaysian Education
As the world grapples with pressing environmental issues and the urgency to achieve sustainable development goals, the role of education in fostering a culture of sustainability has never been more critical. How do we ensure that environmental and sustainability education is integrated into all levels of formal and informal education efforts, and involves students, teachers, and administrators, and everyone in the ecosystem? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Tan Hui Shim, Associate Director of Strategy and Social Mobilisation for WWF-Malaysia and Dr Subarna Sivapalan, Associate Professor and Head of the School of Education at University of Nottingham Malaysia. She is also the Lead of the Malaysia Office for the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Overwhelmed by the news? Try compassion training
Continuous bad news is causing people to disengage. Compassion may hold the key to staying informed and trying to fix our troubled world.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day
After six months of war, their focus is on surviving Israeli air strikes, shelling, a ground offensive and a humanitarian crisis.
Thu Apr 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: How is the waste crisis impacting Malaysia?
As a destination for imported waste, Malaysia faces challenges in managing the influx. Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan discusses the broken recycling system and shifting the narrative to plastic production reduction.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 2] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 1] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025
Datuk Seri Saifudin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia decided to address the issue of job scams as it has become a global crisis.
Thu Apr 04 2024
A creative identity crisis in the making
Generative AI doesn't like to credit its sources. For artists, thats a problem.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Palestine announces new government focused on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approved a new government Thursday led by Mohammad Mustafa, making it the 19th in the country's history.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says
According to Interpol these crime rings have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to $3 trillion a year.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry
Food-filled trucks sitting idle in Egypt, the main lifeline for Gazans, escalating humanitarian crisis gripping the enclave.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Malaysia will not face BOP crisis - BN Deputy Gov
Datuk Marzunisham Omar said the central bank also expects Malaysia to record another round of current account balance surplus this year.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters
Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Pelancong dari China, India meningkat 78.2 peratus berikutan pelan liberalisasi visa
Pelan liberalisasi visa telah merancakkan kemasukan pelancong ke dalam negara khususnya dari China dan India dengan peningkatan sebanyak 78.2 peratus dalam tempoh tiga bulan pertama tahun ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Delegasi ke Gaza jalani latihan antikeganasan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia dibuka meningkat, pelabur tumpu saham dengan rizab tunai tinggi
Pada 9.22 pagi, indeks petunjuk utama FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) menokok 4.86 mata kepada 1,549.62 daripada penutupan Khamis iaitu 1,544.76.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Israel serang Iran, peluru berpandu Zionis bedil Isfahan
Letupan kedengaran di lapangan terbang di bandar Isafahan di Iran tetapi puncanya masih belum dapat dipastikan.
Fri Apr 19 2024
"Itu fake news, saya tidak tahu siapa reka cerita" - Angeline Tan jawab dakwaan hamil
Kata Angeline, pada usia begini, dia dan suami mahu hidup tenang serta memadai timang cucu sahaja.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Polis buru suspek pecah rumah sebabkan kerugian kira-kira RM5,000
Polis berjaya mendapat kesan cap jari dipercayai milik suspek.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Penerbangan ke Tehran, Isfahan dan Shiraz digantung
Penggantungan itu berkuat kuasa serta-merta, tetapi penerbangan belum dibatalkan, kata pengarah itu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
RHB tingkatkan sasaran perkhidmatan kewangan mampan kepada RM50 bilion menjelang 2026
RHB tingkatkan sasaran perkhidmatan kewangan mampan 2026 kepada RM50 bilion berbanding RM20 bilion sebelum ini berikutan pencapaian kukuh setakat ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Ringgit dibuka rendah berbanding dolar AS
Ringgit susut berbanding dolar AS pada sesi awal Jumaat ketika unit negara maju itu meneruskan pengukuhannya.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[TERKINI] Peluru berpandu Israel jatuh di Iran
Peluru berpandu dipercayai milik Israel mengenai sebuah tapak di Iran, menurut laporan ABC News memetik seorang pegawai tertinggi Amerika Syarikat (AS).
Agensi berita Iran FARS pula berkata, letupan kedengaran di lapangan terbang di bandar Isafahan di Iran tetapi puncanya masih belum dapat dipastikan.
CNN turut melaporkan beberapa penerbangan yang melalui ruang udara Iran telah dilencongkan.
Agensi berita Iran FARS pula berkata, letupan kedengaran di lapangan terbang di bandar Isafahan di Iran tetapi puncanya masih belum dapat dipastikan.
CNN turut melaporkan beberapa penerbangan yang melalui ruang udara Iran telah dilencongkan.
Fri Apr 19 2024