![Gigs, scams, ghost work: India tech sector's dark side Gigs, scams, ghost work: India tech sector's dark side](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649663461_PhoneScams.jpg)
Gigs, scams, ghost work: India tech sector's dark side
The call centre was one of thousands perpetuating telefraud on millions of people every day in India, the US, Britain and elsewhere.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678244193_ROHINGYA.jpg)
UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees
The call came at a time when the World Food Programme slashed food aid to Rohingya refugees from this month, blaming a funding shortfall.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![BN component parties join calls for Ahmad Zahid's resignation BN component parties join calls for Ahmad Zahid's resignation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667895117_TBzahidhamidi.jpg)
BN component parties join calls for Ahmad Zahid's resignation
Leaders of BN component parties have joined the calls for Ahmad Zahid's resignation as UMNO president and BN chairman following the coalition's dismal performance in GE15.
Sun Nov 20 2022
![Malaysia reiterates call for reform in UN as world body marks 77 years Malaysia reiterates call for reform in UN as world body marks 77 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51651057703_WismaPutra.jpg)
Malaysia reiterates call for reform in UN as world body marks 77 years
Malaysia has reiterated the call for reform in the UN to reflect today's changing world and the complex challenges faced by the global community as the world body observed its 77th anniversary today.
Mon Oct 24 2022
![Malaysia supports the call for Suu Kyi's immediate release - FM Saifuddin Malaysia supports the call for Suu Kyi's immediate release - FM Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612353174_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
Malaysia supports the call for Suu Kyi's immediate release - FM Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the additional sentencing on Suu Kyi proved that the junta repeatedly disregarded calls by ASEAN for an inclusive dialogue.
Tue Aug 16 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Opposition big tent - is it just a pipe dream? [COLUMNIST] Opposition big tent - is it just a pipe dream?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81630307747_BANKIMOON.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] "Opposition big tent" - is it just a pipe dream?
The call for all the opposition parties to unite under a "big tent" to fight BN in the GE15 has once again resurfaced.
Wed May 18 2022
![Najib asked me to meet ex-PAC chairman to get 'guidelines' before testifying before PAC - Witness Najib asked me to meet ex-PAC chairman to get 'guidelines' before testifying before PAC - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640184207_MohdBakkeSalleh.jpg)
Najib asked me to meet ex-PAC chairman to get 'guidelines' before testifying before PAC - Witness
Mohd Bakke said he received the call from Najib about two weeks before the PAC proceeding on Feb 11, 2016.
Wed May 18 2022
![Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks, hints at retaliation Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks, hints at retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625903090_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks, hints at retaliation
Biden's message to Putin in the call was direct, suggesting a growing impatience over attacks that have disrupted key US sectors.
Sat Jul 10 2021
![Russia races Tom Cruise and Musk for first movie in space Russia races Tom Cruise and Musk for first movie in space](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625331221_YULIA.jpg)
Russia races Tom Cruise and Musk for first movie in space
Six decades after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth, Russia is again in a space race with Washington.
Sun Jul 04 2021
![COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621609102_AdhamBaba.jpg)
COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH
Distress calls statistics received by government agencies from March 25, 2020 to May 20 this year revealed that 85.5 per cent of the calls were related to mental health issues.
Fri May 21 2021
![MEF supports stricter MCO but not blanket lockdown MEF supports stricter MCO but not blanket lockdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF supports stricter MCO but not blanket lockdown
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) supports the call for stricter implementation of MCO to flatten the curve of new COVID-19 infections, but it is against a blanket lockdown.
Tue May 18 2021
![Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51456395655_CIMBBank.jpg)
Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group
The call was made in view of the group's likely decent first Q1 2021 results amidst better net interest margins and trading income.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Sarawak cabinet discusses appeal to lift emergency, says Masing Sarawak cabinet discusses appeal to lift emergency, says Masing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611293160_JamesJemutMasing.jpg)
Sarawak cabinet discusses appeal to lift emergency, says Masing
Masing said the call for a state election would depend on the state's ability to bring down the number of COVID-19 cases.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![The person urging to hold GE does not even wear face mask - Khairy Jamaluddin The person urging to hold GE does not even wear face mask - Khairy Jamaluddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61609850347_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
The person urging to hold GE does not even wear face mask - Khairy Jamaluddin
Khairy has stressed that not only the UMNO grassroots but all the people in this country reject the call for the 15th General Election (GE15) to be held in the near future.
Fri Jan 08 2021
![Standing up to religious violence around the world Standing up to religious violence around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41606191457_INDIA.jpg)
Standing up to religious violence around the world
The call should be to increase awareness of the phenomena as well as cultivate a sense of empathy towards victims of religious violence.
Tue Nov 24 2020