Urban Redevelopment Act: A comprehensive solution or a temporary fix?
Datuk Chang Kim Loong, Secretary-General of the National House Buyers Association (HBA), will speak about tackling one of the most pressing urban issues of our time: the Urban Redevelopment Act. Is this legislation the comprehensive solution we’ve been waiting for to eradicate urban slums, or is it merely a temporary fix?
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Cost of OCM delegation to Paris 2024 under OCM - NSC Cost of OCM delegation to Paris 2024 under OCM - NSC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721945479_EiffelTower.jpg)
Cost of OCM delegation to Paris 2024 under OCM - NSC
The National Sports Council also said the cost of financing OCM guests is borne by the parties concerned and does not involve govt funds.
Wed Aug 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Digital Ministry to set up Data Commission
The Digital Ministry will introduce a Data Commission as early as the end of this year to ensure the nation has ample policies to protect data.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714719279_TBCIJLogo.jpg)
The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing
There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Autism — Policies, Support Systems & Social Acceptance
Autism affects thousands of Malaysians, yet awareness and understanding of this condition remain limited. What challenges do people with autism face from childhood through adulthood, and what support systems are—and aren’t—in place? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Beatrice Leong, founder of the Autism Inclusiveness Direct Action Group (Aida) and Julian Wong, Chairperson of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM).
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719632399_HamidinMohdAmin.jpg)
Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony
The national athletes will be led by two flag bearers, diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises and sailor Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![142,510 bankrupt cases given discharge so far, exceeding initial target of 130,000 cases - PM 142,510 bankrupt cases given discharge so far, exceeding initial target of 130,000 cases - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721901077_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
142,510 bankrupt cases given discharge so far, exceeding initial target of 130,000 cases - PM
The policy is extended to bankrupts to provide them the opportunity to return to contribute to the national economy and live a new life.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Amended Audit Act improves governance, management of public funds Amended Audit Act improves governance, management of public funds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721883850_TBLOGOAUDITjpg.jpg)
Amended Audit Act improves governance, management of public funds
According to the National Audit Department, the law has not been amended since 1991.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Malaysia's former PM Mahathir hospitalised over coughing Malaysia's former PM Mahathir hospitalised over coughing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641709881_sidangmedia.jpg)
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir hospitalised over coughing
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been at the National Heart Institute since Monday and will remain in hospital for few days, his spokesman said.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694332794_PengundiHantu.jpg)
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Audit: RoL, Broadband and ECER projects highlighted in LKAN 2/2024 Audit: RoL, Broadband and ECER projects highlighted in LKAN 2/2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705291063_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Audit: RoL, Broadband and ECER projects highlighted in LKAN 2/2024
LKAN 2/2024 will be uploaded on the National Audit Department website after the presentation in the Dewan Rakyat.
Thu Jul 04 2024
AWANI Global: ASEAN 2025 | Indonesia's Vision For A United Front
With Malaysia set to take the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, Prof. Dewi Fortuna Anwar from the National Research & Innovation Agency draws on Indonesia's experiences to offer insights on overcoming regional challenges and bolstering ASEAN unity.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719569362_TBKABINETPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct
The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717064386_Marapi.jpg)
Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB
Indonesia has observed a rising trend in disasters this year averaging 20 incidents daily, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707723003_LogoKKM.jpg)
MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024