Podcasts about prime minister ismail sabri yaakob

*) Putin declares martial law in four annexed regions of Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to impose martial law in the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, recently annexed from Ukraine. Putin said residents of these territories "clearly expressed their will when voted in favour of joining Russia." He added that Kiev refuses to accept the results of the referendums in the annexed regions and carries out acts of sabotage on Russia's territory. *) Ukraine accuses Iran of breaching UN ban on drone transfers Ukraine has accused Iran of violating a UN Security Council ban on the transfer of drones capable of flying 300 kilometres. Kiev has invited UN experts to visit the country to inspect Iranian-origin drones allegedly being used by Russia against targets. Ukraine's UN Ambassador tweeted that the issue of Iranian drones used against civilians will be raised at an open council meeting in Ukraine on Friday. *) UK's interior minister resigns after breaching government rules Britain's interior minister has resigned, saying she had to go after she breached government rules. Suella Braverman, however, said she had concerns over the direction of Prime Minister Liz Truss's government. She is the second senior minister to leave the government in less than a week, heaping more pressure on Truss as she fights to stay in power just over six weeks after she entered Downing Street. *) Malaysia to go to polls on Nov. 19 Malaysia will hold a general election on November 19 in a contest that the ruling party hopes would strengthen its hold on power. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved parliament on October 10th and called for snap polls, saying an election would end years of political instability. The polls come earlier than the September 2023 deadline and during the annual monsoon season that has already triggered floods across Malaysia and is expected to affect voter turnout. And finally… *) First Native American woman in space awed by Mother Earth The first Native American woman in space says she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth. NASA astronaut Nicole Mann said from the International Space Station that she's received lots of prayers and blessings from her family and tribal community. Mann, 45, a Marine colonel and test pilot who was born in California, , said she is channeling “positive energy” as her five-month mission gets underway.

On the 10th of October, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of Parliament. This means that GE15 will be taking place within the next 60 days. While the date has not been announced by the Election Commission yet, many Malaysians have voiced their disgruntlement towards an election being called right smack in what potentially could be a period of heavy floods across the country, as we experienced during monsoon season last year. We unpack the politics of #UndiBanjir with Iskandar Fareez of REFSA.Image credit: Shutterstock

Last Friday, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz unveiled Budget 2023 at RM372.3 billion — the country's second-largest ever budget. However, yesterday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob of UMNO dissolved Parliament. The 15th General Election will be called within 60 days and the next government will either have to retable the same budget or a new one. Putting elections aside, on this episode of Live & Learn, we're going to be analysing the budget tabled in parliament last week, with a focus on women and gender equity. We're joined by Sabrina Aripen of Society for Equality, Respect And Trust for All (SERATA) and Jernell Tan of All Women's Action Society (AWAM). Sabrina and Jernell are also part of the Gender Budget Group. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

Last Friday, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz unveiled Budget 2023 at RM372.3 billion — the country's second-largest ever budget. However, in a twist in the tale, yesterday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob of UMNO dissolved Parliament. The 15th General Election will be called within 60 days and the next government will either have to retable the same budget or a new one. So, with all of that in mind, on this episode, we take a look at Budget 2023 and analyse if it addresses the needs of the masses, particularly the B40. We also discuss some of the politicking that have been going on around the budget. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

Last Friday, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz unveiled Budget 2023 at RM372.3 billion — the country's second-largest ever budget. However, yesterday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob of UMNO dissolved Parliament. The 15th General Election will be called within 60 days and the next government will either have to retable the same budget or a new one. Putting elections aside, on this episode of Live & Learn, we're going to be analysing the budget tabled in parliament last week, with a focus on women and gender equity. We're joined by Sabrina Aripen of Society for Equality, Respect And Trust for All (SERATA) and Jernell Tan of All Women's Action Society (AWAM). Sabrina and Jernell are also part of the Gender Budget Group. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

Last Friday, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz unveiled Budget 2023 at RM372.3 billion — the country's second-largest ever budget. However, in a twist in the tale, yesterday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob of UMNO dissolved Parliament. The 15th General Election will be called within 60 days and the next government will either have to retable the same budget or a new one. So, with all of that in mind, on this episode, we take a look at Budget 2023 and analyse if it addresses the needs of the masses, particularly the B40. We also discuss some of the politicking that have been going on around the budget. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

In a statement just issued by the Palace, Malaysia's King expresses his "disappointment at current political developments", leaving him with no choice but to assent to the Parliament's dissolution. This, so that the mandate can be returned to the people to "elect a stable government". Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah made the statement shortly after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election. In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Malaysia Correspondent Ram Anand for more on these developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, announcing it in a special television address today, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election.It comes after Malaysia unveiled a smaller budget for 2023 on Friday, which is widely seen as an attempt to woo support for the ruling parties ahead of federal polls anticipated by year-end. Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Fung Siu, Principal Economist, Asia, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), who specialises in areas including currency, environment, financial services, Islamic finance, Macroeconomics in ASEAN, Japan, South Asia and Sri Lanka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, he announced in a special television address on Monday, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election. Rachel Kelly speaks with Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times to discuss what will happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Oct 6. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Oct 6, that he may discuss the dissolution of Parliament in his audience with Malaysia's King in the evening, but refused to be drawn into whether this would leave the scheduled presentation of next year's budget on Friday moot. ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more about this development. Read more: https://str.sg/wHxF Produced by: ST Video Edited by: ST Video and Eden Soh Follow Across The Causeway Podcast regularly here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Oct 6. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Oct 6, that he may discuss the dissolution of Parliament in his audience with Malaysia's King in the evening, but refused to be drawn into whether this would leave the scheduled presentation of next year's budget on Friday moot. ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more about this development. Read more: https://str.sg/wHxF Produced by: ST Video Edited by: ST Video and Eden Soh Follow Across The Causeway Podcast regularly here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Oct 6. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Oct 6, that he may discuss the dissolution of Parliament in his audience with Malaysia's King in the evening, but refused to be drawn into whether this would leave the scheduled presentation of next year's budget on Friday moot. ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more about this development. Read more: https://str.sg/wHxF Produced by: ST Video Edited by: ST Video and Eden Soh Follow Across The Causeway Podcast regularly here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of activists have come together to launch a movement called “Tolak Kerajaan Gagal.” They plan on touring the country, explaining the flaws and failings of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his administration, ahead of the next General Election.We're joined by Syahmi Shamsudin, Spokesperson, Sekretariat Tolak Kerajaan Gagal and Qyira Yusri, Co-Founder of UNDI18.Image credit: Twitter / @KerajaanGagal

Wisma Putra's controversial decision to recall its top two diplomats from the UAE over Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's visit to Dubai has come under fire from politicians, a former foreign minister and ex-diplomats.

DAP secretary general Lim Guan Eng says Umno court cluster's dominance and the government's own underwhelming performance will deter Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from calling a snap general election.

In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Assitant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Malaysia correspondent Ram Anand to find out why there is demand for answers in the aftermath of the country's deadly floods. This comes ahead of a special session to be held by Malaysia's Parliament on January 20 to discuss the situation. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said that the agenda for the session will include recovery plans as well as disaster management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the country's goal of reaching net zero as early as 2050. Plans include ending new coal-fired power plants, increasing renewable energy capacity and adopting carbon tax. What are the challenges with implementation? What does it mean for Malaysia’s economy, and role of sectors such as fossil fuels and palm oil? Jaime Ho speaks to Hezri Adnan, Executive Director of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 27th of September, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveiled the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in Parliament. The 12th Malaysia Plan which is to be implemented over the next 5 years, is basically a document containing the Malaysian government’s socio economic plans and aspirations for the country. With that in mind, how much does the 12th Malaysia Plan focus on gender equity & equality -- how much does it focus on empowering women? Image credit: theedgemarkets.com & Shutterstock

AMONG the headlines for Monday, September 27, 2021,  Malaysia is targeting economic growth of 4.5% to 5.5% per annum between 2021 and 2025 as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. The country's export-driven economy has taken a hit from the pandemic. Bank Negara Malaysia slashed its full-year growth forecast to 3.0%-4.0% from 6-7.5% last month - the second cut this year. Malaysia's financial position is also expected to improve in 2023 as the economy strengthens, he said in parliament, while launching a five-year economic plan until 2025 called the 12th Malaysia plan. Also, Myanmar's military launched air strikes at the weekend after clashes with fighters opposed to the junta in the Sagaing region, according to media and a militia member, as phone lines and the internet were also severed in some districts. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's government and Pakatan Harapan today inked a Memorandum of Understanding on Transformation and Political Stability, informally dubbed as the Confidence and Supply agreement between the two parties. The deal essentially will see Harapan take an undertaking not to obstruct the government on critical votes in Parliament that could have an implication on its survival, such as the budget. Ibrahim Sani speaks with the Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania, Prof. James Chin on this.

In our International News Review, Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Lily Ong, TV Journalist about Malaysia's new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, US Vice President Kamala Harris's task of convincing Asia of U.S. reliability after the Afghanistan chaos, Nicole Kidman's act of circumventing strict quarantine rules for international travelers during her recent trip to Hong Kong, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.