Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life
Oltalom offers free sports programs to the poor, homeless, youth from institutions, and young refugees, promoting inclusion and support.
Sat Oct 05 2024
It's About YOUth: Amplifying youths’ voices in climate action
Youths are most impacted by climate change though they have contributed the least to the crisis. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability’s Undersecretary Dr Hartini Mohd Nasir and UNICEF Malaysia’s Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham talk about the role of youth in driving climate action and the need to amplify their voices.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
15 Malaysian youths in mission to win first gold at Lyon WorldSkills competition
Malaysia participated in 14 categories, including Robotic System Integration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Heavy Vehicle Technology.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates
Anthony Albanese said the government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
Tue Sep 10 2024
New unproductive forces: The Chinese youth owning their unemployment
China is instructed to boost "new productive forces," focusing on AI, robotics, and other targeted areas of science and technology.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge
M'sia has not increased tobacco taxes for eight consecutive years, missing critical opportunities to reduce consumption via fiscal measures.
Fri Aug 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady
Bangladeshi youth are exercising political agency and articulating a vision of good governance and a merit-based society.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
It's About YOUth: Climate finance: The key to shaping a sustainable future
In mitigating the severe impacts of climate change, Mukriz Mahader and Lydia Hong, Co-directors of the Climate Finance Summit 2024 discuss what is needed to scale up financing to support climate action for a sustainable future.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence
Penny Wong said Australia calls on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.
Thu Jul 25 2024
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Malaysia enjoys political stability, Johari tells Malaysian community in Delhi
Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani also stressed the need for greater engagement with the youth.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024