![No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710742653_HannahYeoh.jpg)
No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah
KBS will not approve allocations if tobacco, e-cigarette or alcohol companies are involved, following amendments to the Safe Sport Code.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720603704_AkmalNasrullahMohd.jpg)
Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities
Cryptocurrency miners steal electricity, believing it can't be detected due to the lack of meters on their premises.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720105003_jemaahislamiyah.jpg)
Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities
The group expressed readiness to contribute to Indonesia's progress and dignity.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719546658_Borneanelephants.jpg)
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 2) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 1) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
!['The Experts' grosses RM10 mln after 10 days of screening 'The Experts' grosses RM10 mln after 10 days of screening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717391973_TheExperts.jpg)
'The Experts' grosses RM10 mln after 10 days of screening
The film depicts a family of five siblings who had long abandoned their robbery activities but reunite due to a threat.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1 Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672388561_TBPORTLABUAN.jpg)
Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1
Cabotage policies regulate shipping or trade activities in a country's waters or airspace.
Thu May 30 2024
![DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716803691_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there are terrorist groups using online video games to recruit young people to join their movement.
Mon May 27 2024
![MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714038494_TANSRIAZAMBAKIjp.jpg)
MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam
Tan Sri Azam Baki said through this cooperation, the authority cracked down on bitcoin mining operations while saving TNB huge losses.
Mon May 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Secondary school education: Managing their academic performance and mental health [COLUMNIST] Secondary school education: Managing their academic performance and mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627540836_Study.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Secondary school education: Managing their academic performance and mental health
Rather than stopping short at academic performance and co-curriculum activities, we should also take care of our youths mental health.
Tue May 14 2024
![UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715132177_TBAntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed deep concern over Israel's escalating military activities in Rafah
Wed May 08 2024
Consider This: Sugar Consumption (Part 1) - Consider Social Determinants of Dietary Habits
Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Teoh Ai Ni, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute, where her research covers nutrition, public health, and food insecurity. Before joining KRI, she worked as a nutritionist working with the Singapore Health Promotion Board to deliver and manage health-promoting activities.
Tue May 07 2024
![UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini accused Israel of blocking aid deliveries and seeking to end UNRWA's activities in the enclave.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711703040_MACC.jpg)
Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC
The MACC believes that the senior police officer recently detained on suspicion of accepting bribes to protect illegal activities in Kuala Lumpur, was not acting alone
Fri Mar 29 2024