![Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies
Govt ensures SPM holders with 10As and above who failed to enter public university programs get a place to further their studies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718785950_oldpeople.jpg)
Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health
16% of Malaysians aged 60 and above are living with cognitive decline in 2024.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717737228_Householdwaste.jpg)
Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold
While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia's daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Mental Health (Part 2) — One Million Malaysians Battling Depression
According to the most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey, one million individuals aged 15 and above in Malaysia are suffering from depression, with half of them harbouring thoughts of self-harm or thinking they were “better off dead”. Equally concerning is that the data also reveals that mental health problems among children have more than doubled since 2019, now affecting one in six children. How can we translate this data into effective national policies that go beyond addressing awareness and stigma, to ensure robust institutional support and comprehensive care for mental health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farihin Ufiya, Director of the non-profit Mental Health Aid Association (Nyawa). It is a Strategic Partner to the Ministry of Health.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Consider This: Mental Health (Part 1) — Translating Data into Policy Pathways Forward
According to the most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey, one million individuals aged 15 and above in Malaysia are suffering from depression, with half of them harbouring thoughts of self-harm or thinking they were “better off dead”. Equally concerning is that the data also reveals that mental health problems among children have more than doubled since 2019, now affecting one in six children. How can we translate this data into effective national policies that go beyond addressing awareness and stigma, to ensure robust institutional support and comprehensive care for mental health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist at Universiti Malaya.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717472355_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a recent survey found that 26.1% of respondents aged above 60 will continue to work until their health fails.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664850251_depressionAussie.jpg)
One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 2) - Celebrating Malaysia’s Outstanding Educators
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, Senior Assistant of Student Affairs at Sekolah Kebangsaan Long Sebangan in Lawas, Sarawak. He is the Winner of the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 1) - The Impact of the Malaysia Teacher Prize
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Constance Yuen, CEO of Pemimpin GSL, an organisation focused on strengthening leadership in schools, and the organiser of the Malaysia Teacher Prize.
Thu May 16 2024
![China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714102700_TBSatellitejpg.jpg)
China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay
This is a regular rotation of Chinese astronauts onboard the "Tiangong" orbiting high above the Earth's atmosphere.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Hamas leader says group is still seeking hostage deal after three of his sons killed Hamas leader says group is still seeking hostage deal after three of his sons killed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712807239_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Hamas leader says group is still seeking hostage deal after three of his sons killed
Ismail Haniyeh says "the interests of the Palestinian people are placed above everything".
Fri Apr 12 2024
![PADU registrations surge to 7.7 million - Rafizi PADU registrations surge to 7.7 million - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707812253_TBPADUORANGASLI.jpg)
PADU registrations surge to 7.7 million - Rafizi
Of the registrations to date, the percentage of individuals aged 18 years and above has reached 35.1 per cent.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711093085_TBAnthonyLokejp.jpg)
Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said any cost above the maximum price of the airfare from peninsula to East M'sia will be borne by the govt.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Chopper loses contact in eastern Indonesia Chopper loses contact in eastern Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694943651_Helicopter.jpg)
Chopper loses contact in eastern Indonesia
The chopper failed to communicate with the air traffic control when it was flying above the forest in Halmahera Tengah district.
Wed Feb 21 2024