Consider This: Freedom of Expression — Malaysia’s 2024 Report
As we wrap-up 2024 and set resolutions for year ahead, this episode of #ConsiderThis explores Malaysia’s state of freedom of expression this year: Are we moving forward? Melisa Idris speaks with Nalini Elumalai, Senior Malaysia Programme Officer at ARTICLE 19 which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression, and Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism, about the recently released 2024 Report on the State of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia.
Fri Dec 20 2024
![Countries that refuse to acknowledge UN resolutions should be expelled from UN - PM Countries that refuse to acknowledge UN resolutions should be expelled from UN - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41731273202_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Countries that refuse to acknowledge UN resolutions should be expelled from UN - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says expulsion is the only choice for such countries.
Mon Nov 11 2024
![Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728355517_IsraelAmbassadorDa.jpg)
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
![MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717930656_TANSRIAZAMBAKIjp.jpg)
MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem
The resolutions will be presented to the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 27 2024
![Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71727062911_MohamadHasanUNGA.jpg)
Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions
The matter was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Malaysia and Palestine during the 79th United Nations General Assembly 2024.
Mon Sep 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Enough is enough - expel Israel from the UN [COLUMNIST] Enough is enough - expel Israel from the UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719304919_TBisraelairstrike.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Enough is enough - expel Israel from the UN
Should the UN continue to "sit by" whilst the aggressor doggedly treats UNSC and UNGA resolutions with utter contempt?
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714213227_KhanYounis.jpg)
Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror
In three resolutions, the UN Security Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Fri May 17 2024
![UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702378697_Gaza.jpg)
UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire
General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight and reflect global views on the war in the Gaza Strip.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698235879_unitednations.jpg)
UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
Both countries seek U.N. Security Council resolutions to address shortages of food, water, medical supplies and electricity in Gaza.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Where did the new year's resolution come from? Well, we've been making them for 4,000 years Where did the new year's resolution come from? Well, we've been making them for 4,000 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451454807_Newyear.jpg)
Where did the new year's resolution come from? Well, we've been making them for 4,000 years
New year represents a significant temporal milestone in the calendar when many people set new goals for the year ahead.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![PN national convention passes 15 resolutions PN national convention passes 15 resolutions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661606641_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PN national convention passes 15 resolutions
PN will ensure its candidates are clean, have integrity and are corruption-free by requiring them to undergo compulsory screenings by the MACC and IRB.
Sat Aug 27 2022
![University and bank for women among Wanita BN resolutions for GE15 University and bank for women among Wanita BN resolutions for GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660481366_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
University and bank for women among Wanita BN resolutions for GE15
The setting up of a university and a bank for women is among six resolutions proposed by Wanita BN as a new offer to the people in GE15.
Sun Aug 14 2022
![Malaysia, Thailand put up resolutions to secure border Malaysia, Thailand put up resolutions to secure border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653574360_SeniorDefenceMinis.jpg)
Malaysia, Thailand put up resolutions to secure border
Malaysia and Thailand also have come together to facilitate legal border crossing activities, Hishammuddin said.
Fri May 27 2022
![Three resolutions on the balance of money receipts passed in Parliament Three resolutions on the balance of money receipts passed in Parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637229087_TBSPEAKER.jpg)
Three resolutions on the balance of money receipts passed in Parliament
Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun passed the three resolutions without debate.
Thu Dec 16 2021
![Anti-palm oil campaigns damaging to trade relations - Saifuddin Anti-palm oil campaigns damaging to trade relations - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639392640_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Anti-palm oil campaigns damaging to trade relations - Saifuddin
Malaysia views anti-palm oil campaigns and resolutions as damaging to trade relations and contradictory to the principles of free trade.
Mon Dec 13 2021
![Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738601245_TBgavel.jpg)
Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide
Today, virtually every baby born on US soil is a US citizen upon birth, says the US District Judge.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734481291_logo.jpg)
Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say
Talks between the Japanese automakers face complications due to growing differences, sources say.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730562155_TBGazaStrip.jpg)
Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements
Trump's top aides staunchly defends his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61727863293_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730209861_Wismaputra.jpg)
Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution
Wisma Putra rejects any attempt to undermine Palestinian self-determination, calling it unacceptable and a move that prolongs the conflict.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims
US President Donald Trump says he envisioned building a resort where international communities could live in harmony.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733218525_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Elon Musk deploys teams of current and former employees of his companies as his agents.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738723059_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plans are likely to heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738638763_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry
Among the planned initiatives are a campaign to promote locally made products and ASEAN Plus Three Forum aimed at empowering rural women.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025