![Psychomatics: A new frontier in understanding AI Psychomatics: A new frontier in understanding AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723181368_illustration.jpg)
Psychomatics: A new frontier in understanding AI
Psychomatics offers a novel framework to bridge the gap between human and AI cognition.
Sat Aug 10 2024
The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza
*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
![Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721363454_Robotfacesmiles.jpg)
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Sun Aug 04 2024
![Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81722579601_friedrice.jpg)
Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push
S'pore approved for human consumption 16 species ranging from crickets to grasshoppers, grubs and mealworms after two years of deliberation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Consider This: Trafficking in Persons — From Watch List to Progress
Malaysia has shown marked progress in the fight against human trafficking, having been recently upgraded to Tier 2 in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, from being on its Tier 2 Watch List last year. How can we ensure that momentum continues? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean (Higher Degree) at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![MBPP akan bina segera gerai penjaja Kompleks Huma House MBPP akan bina segera gerai penjaja Kompleks Huma House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722288744_TAPAKKOMPLEKSPANTA.jpg)
MBPP akan bina segera gerai penjaja Kompleks Huma House
MBPP juga akan menyediakan tapak sementara di kawasan berhampiran, bagi membolehkan peniaga yang terlibat mencari rezeki.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Children disproportionately affected by poverty - Sultan Nazrin Children disproportionately affected by poverty - Sultan Nazrin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722230210_SultanPerakSultan.jpg)
Children disproportionately affected by poverty - Sultan Nazrin
His Royal Highness said that children are also suffering disproportionately in humanitarian crises and conflict situations.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![32 gerai penjaja di Batu Ferringhi musnah dalam kebakaran 32 gerai penjaja di Batu Ferringhi musnah dalam kebakaran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635002688_BOMBA.jpg)
32 gerai penjaja di Batu Ferringhi musnah dalam kebakaran
Sebanyak 32 gerai penjaja di Kompleks Huma House di Jalan Batu Ferringhi, musnah dalam kebakaran hari ini.
Sun Jul 28 2024
![The rise of smart contracts and strategies for mitigating cyber and legal risks The rise of smart contracts and strategies for mitigating cyber and legal risks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721991387_TBWEF.jpg)
The rise of smart contracts and strategies for mitigating cyber and legal risks
Smart contracts - self-executing agreements embedded in blockchain - offer the promise of seamless execution without human intervention.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720657975_tbStevenSimChee.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA
The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721635038_TengkuHassanalIbra.jpg)
Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years
Five Malayan Tigers have been reported dead, including victims in road incidents (roadkill) in less than two years from 2023 to date.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![55 years after first moon landing when a 'small step for man' became a 'giant leap for mankind' 55 years after first moon landing when a 'small step for man' became a 'giant leap for mankind'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721368072_MoonmissionNASA.jpg)
55 years after first moon landing when a 'small step for man' became a 'giant leap for mankind'
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to the lunar surface and became the first humans to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Sat Jul 20 2024
AWANI Tonight: ASEAN: Malaysia urged to protected Rohingya under siege
As the 2025 ASEAN chair, Malaysia is urged to take decisive action to address the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and safeguard the rights and lives of the Rohingya people facing severe persecution.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 2) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Primus Lambut, Head of the Tawau Wildlife Department and species manager in charge of elephants.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024