Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants ‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712911073_tbZoeSaldanaMarco.jpg)
‘Absence of Eden’ cast and creators highlight humanity of immigrants
Zoe Saldana wants people to learn about the severity of the immigrant experience without holding back.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711682707_BazaarRamadan.jpg)
MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars
The violations include failure to undergo food handler training, absence of typhoid vaccination and non-adherence to food handler attire.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog - lawyer Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog - lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686182493_ImranKhan.jpg)
Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog - lawyer
According to Imran Khan's lawyer, the Election Commission indicted him in the absence of lawyers.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![Zayn Rayyan's murder case: Not classified as 'NFA' yet - Police Zayn Rayyan's murder case: Not classified as 'NFA' yet - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702454555_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Zayn Rayyan's murder case: Not classified as 'NFA' yet - Police
The police have not classified the murder of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin under the "no further action" (NFA), despite the absence of new leads.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![No show by opposition MPs at Dewan Rakyat morning session today No show by opposition MPs at Dewan Rakyat morning session today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700455911_DewanRakyat.jpg)
No show by opposition MPs at Dewan Rakyat morning session today
Due to their absence, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul allowed three supplementary questions to be posed compared to the usual two.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699937525_Newborns.jpg)
Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital
In the absence of infection control measures, the babies are transmitting viruses to each other and they have no immunity.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Rethink design of the ladies' toilets - World Toilet Organisation Rethink design of the ladies' toilets - World Toilet Organisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686829599_ToiletPaper.jpg)
Rethink design of the ladies' toilets - World Toilet Organisation
The size of ladies' toilets should be much bigger than the men's toilets due to the absence of urinals.
Thu Jun 15 2023
![BTS absence hurting global K-pop growth: HYBE chairman BTS absence hurting global K-pop growth: HYBE chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678958022_bts.jpg)
BTS absence hurting global K-pop growth: HYBE chairman
The boyband are widely considered South Korea's biggest-ever cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums around the world and dominating the charts.
Thu Mar 16 2023
![Judge chides Siti Bainun for being late Judge chides Siti Bainun for being late](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674816258_TBSITIBAINUNCOURT.jpg)
Judge chides Siti Bainun for being late
Judge Izralizam Sanusi was irked by the absence of Siti Bainun and her lawyer when he wanted to start proceedings of her defence trial.
Tue Feb 21 2023
![Oscar nominations: Five takeaways Oscar nominations: Five takeaways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674735150_MMKeeravani.jpg)
Oscar nominations: Five takeaways
From the absence of female directors to the surprise inclusion of an actress from a film almost nobody has seen. Here are the key takeaways.
Sat Jan 28 2023
![Ahmad Samsuri denies 'cold war' claim between Terengganu, federal govt Ahmad Samsuri denies 'cold war' claim between Terengganu, federal govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671804312_TBAhmadSamsuriMokth.jpg)
Ahmad Samsuri denies 'cold war' claim between Terengganu, federal govt
Ahmad Samsuri has denied a 'cold war' between state leaders and the federal government following their absence from a programme held in conjunction with Anwar's visit to the state.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![Arsenal 3-1 West Ham: Gunners' attackers inspire turnaround as Jesus-less leaders show their mettle Arsenal 3-1 West Ham: Gunners' attackers inspire turnaround as Jesus-less leaders show their mettle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672099386_TBarsenal.jpg)
Arsenal 3-1 West Ham: Gunners' attackers inspire turnaround as Jesus-less leaders show their mettle
Arsenal made light of Gabriel Jesus' absence as each of the Gunners' attacking trio scored in Boxing Day's 3-1 win over West Ham on their return to Premier League action.
Mon Dec 26 2022
![Terengganu MB apologises for absence during floods Terengganu MB apologises for absence during floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671804312_TBAhmadSamsuriMokth.jpg)
Terengganu MB apologises for absence during floods
Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has apologised to the people of Terengganu for being abroad when the second wave of floods hit the state.
Fri Dec 23 2022
![MotoGP: Ticket sales slow due to absence of local full-season riders MotoGP: Ticket sales slow due to absence of local full-season riders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644220101_PetronasYamahaSepa.jpg)
MotoGP: Ticket sales slow due to absence of local full-season riders
The absence of full-season Malaysian riders in the MotoGP World Championship is among the factors for slower ticket sales for this weekend.
Thu Oct 20 2022