![[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market [COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702625792_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education for early employment or higher salaries now includes skipping SPM or upper secondary education.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism [COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645155499_begsekolah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism
Various efforts to attract students to school, the phenomena of school dropout and learning deficits remain inadequately addressed.
Mon May 06 2024
![Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711079647_gangs.jpg)
Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion
Political groups appeared to get nearer to finalising a transition council set to take over from an absent government.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Sebutan rayuan Rewcastle-Brown terhadap hukuman penjara ditetapkan 7 Mei Sebutan rayuan Rewcastle-Brown terhadap hukuman penjara ditetapkan 7 Mei](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710227618_TBClareRewcastleBr.jpg)
Sebutan rayuan Rewcastle-Brown terhadap hukuman penjara ditetapkan 7 Mei
Pihaknya akan mengemukakan permohonan supaya prosiding rayuan itu dijalankan secara in absentia (tanpa kehadiran tertuduh).
Tue Mar 12 2024
!['Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government 'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709616938_TBPortauPrince.jpg)
'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government
Gang alliance leader Jimmy Cherizier brought together nine capital area gangs, calls to topple the unelected and largely absent government.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Nursery operators must alert parents if children are absent - Nancy Nursery operators must alert parents if children are absent - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699852871_NancyShukri.jpg)
Nursery operators must alert parents if children are absent - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stressed that enforcing SOP can reduce the duration children are left in cars, thereby minimising the risk of death.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697793391_gangviolence.jpg)
Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report
Gangs have consolidated, coalescing in the capital around the G9 and G-Pep alliances, while fighting escalates in key northern farmlands.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![Court victory against absentee teacher should serve as lesson to all Court victory against absentee teacher should serve as lesson to all](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689886544_SamanGuru.jpg)
Court victory against absentee teacher should serve as lesson to all
Calvina Angayung expressed hope that the victory would motivate others, who still keep their silence, to stand up for their rights.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![Opposition's attempt to reject gov't motion fails Opposition's attempt to reject gov't motion fails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677732382_RamliMohdNor.jpg)
Opposition's attempt to reject gov't motion fails
The bloc vote saw a total of 83 MPs supporting the motion and 52 MPs opposing, one did not vote while 86 were absent.
Thu May 25 2023
![1MDB: Mahkamah Kuwait jatuhkan hukuman penjara 10 tahun ke atas Jho Low 1MDB: Mahkamah Kuwait jatuhkan hukuman penjara 10 tahun ke atas Jho Low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680061897_TBJHOLOW.jpg)
1MDB: Mahkamah Kuwait jatuhkan hukuman penjara 10 tahun ke atas Jho Low
Mahkamah di Kuwait mensabit kesalahan terhadap ahli perniagaan dalam pelarian, Low Taek Jho atau dikenali sebagai Jho Low secara 'in absentia' (tanpa kehadirannya) pada Selasa.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![Basketball: Shaq hip surgery confirmed after hospital photo post Basketball: Shaq hip surgery confirmed after hospital photo post](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679396795_ShaquilleONeal.jpg)
Basketball: Shaq hip surgery confirmed after hospital photo post
The 15-time All-Star and analyst for "Inside the NBA" will be absent from the broadcast booth while he recovers.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Absent Johor assemblymen not allowed to delegate oral questions - Speaker Absent Johor assemblymen not allowed to delegate oral questions - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670400869_PuadZarkashi.jpg)
Absent Johor assemblymen not allowed to delegate oral questions - Speaker
The Johor State Assembly decided that assemblymen who are absent will not be allowed to delegate their oral questions to other members present, effective next year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Kingmakers and the poor Sabahan [COLUMNIST] Kingmakers and the poor Sabahan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668750937_BenderaSabah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Kingmakers and the poor Sabahan
Political fluidity or in another word absent of dominant party, this gives rise to small parties to become kingmaker.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![ANALYSIS - Malaysia's election ignores climate crisis as economy dominates ANALYSIS - Malaysia's election ignores climate crisis as economy dominates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668561714_MALAYSIA.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Malaysia's election ignores climate crisis as economy dominates
The issues of climate change and the environment have been largely absent in the campaigns and speeches of leading candidates.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Employers cannot penalise employees for being absent from work to vote - Saravanan Employers cannot penalise employees for being absent from work to vote - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664971907_TBSARAVANAN.jpg)
Employers cannot penalise employees for being absent from work to vote - Saravanan
Saravanan said employers could give reasonable time off for workers whose polling stations were located nearby their workplace.
Thu Nov 10 2022