![[COLUMNIST] Beyond the screen: Exploring the dark side of Internet Addiction among youths [COLUMNIST] Beyond the screen: Exploring the dark side of Internet Addiction among youths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681811530_TelefonPintar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Beyond the screen: Exploring the dark side of Internet Addiction among youths
We must find methods to alleviate the obstacles and barriers associated with managing Malaysia's digital ecosystem.
Mon May 20 2024
![Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652771361_TBBUFFALO.jpg)
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Justice Paula Feroleto said 25 plaintiffs could try to prove that the social media platforms were designed to addict and radicalize users.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Ministry of Health launches survey on MySejahtera app to gather feedback on Generational Endgame (GEG) Ministry of Health launches survey on MySejahtera app to gather feedback on Generational Endgame (GEG)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696494881_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Ministry of Health launches survey on MySejahtera app to gather feedback on Generational Endgame (GEG)
The GEG effectively create a generation of Malaysians who will be protected from nicotine addiction.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696494052_nationalAntiDrugA.jpg)
Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction
The Sepang PUSPEN's focus remains on the implementation of rehabilitation treatment through its primary model, i-PULIH.
Thu Oct 05 2023
![AADK rehabilitates 73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide as of August AADK rehabilitates 73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide as of August](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694352728_ShamsulAnuarNasara.jpg)
AADK rehabilitates 73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide as of August
The ministry plans to recruit one million youths into AADK Anti-Drug Squad to enhance youth programmes and promote healthy lifestyles.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688969512_TBsuteknobelon.jpg)
Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK
Sutekno Ahmad Belon said some of them returned to old habits because they were cast aside, treated as unworthy and hit with harsh words.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663123455_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government
Private consultancy companies have govts addicted to their services and the bill continues to balloon as the ties that bind get tighter.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![Eliminate internet addiction before it's too late Eliminate internet addiction before it's too late](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586509211_GadgetAddiction.jpg)
Eliminate internet addiction before it's too late
Internet addicts make the internet a priority more important than family, friends, and work.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Vietnam struggles to break one of world's biggest coal addictions Vietnam struggles to break one of world's biggest coal addictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668417554_Vietnam.jpg)
Vietnam struggles to break one of world's biggest coal addictions
Vietnam has the world's third-largest pipeline of new coal power projects.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Four held, over 27kg of ganja seized in Tawau Four held, over 27kg of ganja seized in Tawau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-09/51536854840_GanjaSongkla.jpg)
Four held, over 27kg of ganja seized in Tawau
The seized drugs are suspected to be marketed around Tawau and can be used by as many as 20,000 addicts, police said.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Durian farmer charged with trafficking 841 kg drugs Durian farmer charged with trafficking 841 kg drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660719966_CourtGavel.jpg)
Durian farmer charged with trafficking 841 kg drugs
The drugs were said to be sold for RM36,000 per kg and could be used by about 4.2 million addicts.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658287800_MiorFaridalathrash.jpg)
Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis
The amount of drugs seized from the man can be distributed to approximately 100,000 drug addicts in Manjung and nearby areas, police said.
Wed Jul 20 2022
![US seeks to drastically cut nicotine content in cigarettes US seeks to drastically cut nicotine content in cigarettes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656082105_cigarette.jpg)
US seeks to drastically cut nicotine content in cigarettes
If successful in its aims, the US shape a future where cigarettes are no longer responsible for addiction and debilitating disease.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Let's Talk: Taina Zaneti | Grandma's Table
Has our addiction to images and representations of food come through popular culture come at the cost of understanding our true relationship to food, food producers and our histories? Sharaad Kuttan speak to University of Brasilia professor in tourism, Taina Zaneti, and about her book “From Our Grandmother’s Pans to Haute Cuisine” and her critique of representations of food and structural problems in our food production systems.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse? Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625724123_Depression.jpg)
Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse?
Some workers take drugs on the excuse that they need to stay energised at work as they have to be 'on call'.
Wed Jun 08 2022