![China keen to collaborate with Malaysia in halal industry China keen to collaborate with Malaysia in halal industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51719835938_MohamadAlamin.jpg)
China keen to collaborate with Malaysia in halal industry
Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin says, China aims to collaborate with Malaysia on halal certification, services and products.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715565035_RickSlayman.jpg)
First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies
The kidney from a pig genetically edited to remove genes harmful to human recipient and add certain human genes to improve compatibility.
Mon May 13 2024
![Court dismisses arrest warrant request for witness in Lim Guan Eng's case Court dismisses arrest warrant request for witness in Lim Guan Eng's case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660113754_TBzarulahmad.jpg)
Court dismisses arrest warrant request for witness in Lim Guan Eng's case
The court adjourned today's proceedings and directed the witness to submit the MC at the next hearing scheduled for June 7.
Thu May 02 2024
![Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship has valid certifications - MPA Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship has valid certifications - MPA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711511805_TBDalijpg.jpg)
Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship has valid certifications - MPA
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said the ship passed two separate foreign port state inspections in June and September last year.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![GEG exclusion has nothing to do with industry lobbyists - Dr Dzulkefly GEG exclusion has nothing to do with industry lobbyists - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710924361_TBDATUKSERIDRDZ.jpg)
GEG exclusion has nothing to do with industry lobbyists - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said exclusion of the provision was done following AG's Chambers' stance and rebuke on a certain constitutional issue.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Russian elections: Despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him Russian elections: Despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708662877_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Russian elections: Despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him
Russians head to polls this week in a presidential election that will most certainly result in Vladimir Putin winning another six-year term.
Sat Mar 16 2024
![EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when? EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710148976_tbRussian.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when?
Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687669095_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says
PM Lee Hsien Loong said, a certain incentive was provided by Singapore's tourism development fund to cut the deal.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707266472_Pertemuan.jpg)
TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training
The selected young talents have passed Levels 2 and 3 of the M'sian Skills Certificate certified by the Skills Development Department.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Doctor pleads not guilty to issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates Doctor pleads not guilty to issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61701850375_RezeRashid.jpg)
Doctor pleads not guilty to issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates
Dr Muhamad Reze Rashid was charged on 10 counts of issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates at his clinic.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701749967_TBANWAR.jpg)
Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised efforts to improve TVET graduates' additional skills in certain fields as it can increase the wage rate.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693954315_TBrainyday.jpg)
China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan
The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Malaysia to facilitate halal products certification for Peru - PM Malaysia to facilitate halal products certification for Peru - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700169129_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia to facilitate halal products certification for Peru - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also thanked Peru for rescuing and assisting 43 M'sian victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation.
Fri Nov 17 2023