![[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market [COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702625792_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education for early employment or higher salaries now includes skipping SPM or upper secondary education.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid
The resolution was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 143 member states voting in favor, 9 against and 25 abstentions.
Sat May 11 2024
![UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism [COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645155499_begsekolah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism
Various efforts to attract students to school, the phenomena of school dropout and learning deficits remain inadequately addressed.
Mon May 06 2024
![Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713515948_Europeanjpg.jpg)
EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation
It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants ‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712911073_tbZoeSaldanaMarco.jpg)
‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants
Zoe Saldana wants people to learn about the severity of the immigrant experience without holding back.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711682707_BazaarRamadan.jpg)
MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars
The violations include failure to undergo food handler training, absence of typhoid vaccination and non-adherence to food handler attire.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![My duty and role as director exist only in name - SRC former director My duty and role as director exist only in name - SRC former director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709116929_NajibRazakMDB.jpg)
My duty and role as director exist only in name - SRC former director
Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi said absolute power and control is exercised by ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with SRC International.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711382551_unitednations.jpg)
UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains
Amid growing global pressure, the U.S. abstained from the vote on to allow the Security Council to demand an immediate ceasefire.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711079647_gangs.jpg)
Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion
Political groups appeared to get nearer to finalising a transition council set to take over from an absent government.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![No guarantee Na'imah wouldn't abscond if passport returned permanently - Prosecution No guarantee Na'imah wouldn't abscond if passport returned permanently - Prosecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705990033_TBNAIMAHjpg.jpg)
No guarantee Na'imah wouldn't abscond if passport returned permanently - Prosecution
Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid's lawyer said the judge had erred in procedure and law in her decision to impound the applicant's passport.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Sebutan rayuan Rewcastle-Brown terhadap hukuman penjara ditetapkan 7 Mei Sebutan rayuan Rewcastle-Brown terhadap hukuman penjara ditetapkan 7 Mei](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710227618_TBClareRewcastleBr.jpg)
Sebutan rayuan Rewcastle-Brown terhadap hukuman penjara ditetapkan 7 Mei
Pihaknya akan mengemukakan permohonan supaya prosiding rayuan itu dijalankan secara in absentia (tanpa kehadiran tertuduh).
Tue Mar 12 2024
!['Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government 'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709616938_TBPortauPrince.jpg)
'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government
Gang alliance leader Jimmy Cherizier brought together nine capital area gangs, calls to topple the unelected and largely absent government.
Tue Mar 05 2024