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
![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
![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
![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
![Tennis - Djokovic top men's seed for Wimbledon in absence of Medvedev, Zverev Tennis - Djokovic top men's seed for Wimbledon in absence of Medvedev, Zverev](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653869370_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis - Djokovic top men's seed for Wimbledon in absence of Medvedev, Zverev
Djokovic and Nadal will find themselves in different halves of the draw and they cannot face each other until the men's final on July 10.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Housemen bullying due to absence of stringent SOP - Expert Housemen bullying due to absence of stringent SOP - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639736723_gaduh.jpg)
Housemen bullying due to absence of stringent SOP - Expert
The recent death of a medical houseman triggers widespread concerns over the toxic work culture and alleged bullying at public hospitals.
Wed May 18 2022
![Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649754363_indonesia.jpg)
Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence
Prosecuting sex crimes has been complicated by the absence of a dedicated legal framework, while victims concerns of being shamed during questioning have deterred many from speaking up
Tue Apr 12 2022
![Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647849547_TBRAISYATIMjpg.jpg)
Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister
Dr Rais Yatim wants the house to record the absence of the MITI minister and deputy minister at today's question and answer session as it is not in accordance with the Standing Order of the Senate.
Mon Mar 21 2022
#KiniNews: ‘No further action’ on Khairuddin over quarantine breach
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has decided that no further action will be taken against Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Khairuddin Aman Razali for breaching the compulsory Covid-19 quarantine order, according to Federal Criminal Investigation Department director Huzir Mohamed.
Huzir said the investigation papers were sent to the AGC and the instruction was 'NFA' (no further action) because the minister was not provided with the 14B form to undergo quarantine."
Based on the absence of any "concrete statement", he said the AGC decided not to charge the minister.
Huzir said the investigation papers were sent to the AGC and the instruction was 'NFA' (no further action) because the minister was not provided with the 14B form to undergo quarantine."
Based on the absence of any "concrete statement", he said the AGC decided not to charge the minister.
Mon Mar 21 2022