![[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia? [COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644380473_Gelandangan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024
!['Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO 'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710915035_kids.jpg)
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702533027_AirAsia.jpg)
AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab 820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81680079349_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab
Lukanisman Awang Saun said global disruption in supply of HPV vaccines caused by COVID-19 pandemic affected the delivery of HPV vaccination.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![North Korea's Kim appears to have departed for Russia for summit with Putin - YTN North Korea's Kim appears to have departed for Russia for summit with Putin - YTN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692074346_TBKimJongUnPutin.jpg)
North Korea's Kim appears to have departed for Russia for summit with Putin - YTN
The trip, if confirmed, would be Kim Jong Un's first visit abroad in more than four years and the first since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694160723_SARSCoV.jpg)
What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Sep 10 2023
![Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on Aug 29 Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on Aug 29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680246718_Pandafoodpanda.jpg)
Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on Aug 29
NRECC said the return of the two panda cubs was delayed for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![Helping MPs combat hate speech against migrants and refugees Helping MPs combat hate speech against migrants and refugees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687252546_JohariAbdul.jpg)
Helping MPs combat hate speech against migrants and refugees
The amount of hate especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic undermines the values that define us as a diverse society.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Last chance to view Yi Yi, Sheng Yi before panda cubs sent back to China in May Last chance to view Yi Yi, Sheng Yi before panda cubs sent back to China in May](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680246718_Pandafoodpanda.jpg)
Last chance to view Yi Yi, Sheng Yi before panda cubs sent back to China in May
China has given the green light for Malaysia to return the two panda cubs after it was delayed for several years due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679280204_COVID.jpg)
WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year
THE COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![MEBA 2023 recognises top business leaders, organisations in Malaysia MEBA 2023 recognises top business leaders, organisations in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677136149_MEBA.jpg)
MEBA 2023 recognises top business leaders, organisations in Malaysia
The seventh annual awards ceremony was organised by Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce and supported by Asia Pacific Business Council for Sustainability.
Thu Feb 23 2023
![ASEAN needs to come back stronger together to achieve quality, sustainable tourism - Sandiaga Uno ASEAN needs to come back stronger together to achieve quality, sustainable tourism - Sandiaga Uno](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675508923_TBSANDIAGAUNO.jpg)
ASEAN needs to come back stronger together to achieve quality, sustainable tourism - Sandiaga Uno
Member states of ASEAN need to come back stronger together in the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve quality and sustainable tourism.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675571632_penganutHindu.jpg)
Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide
The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674380027_OnnHafizTiongHua.jpg)
Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide
The Chinese New Year is being celebrated on a big scale like the 'old normal' across the country, finally ending two years of modest festivities in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$233 mln in 2022 South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$233 mln in 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673854025_StrayKids.jpg)
South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$233 mln in 2022
South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a fresh high last year as limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continued to push up demand for physical albums.
Mon Jan 16 2023