![Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701163811_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers.
Fri May 24 2024
![MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/51540028347_KementerianKesihata.jpg)
MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals
MOH explores alternative placements for 792 medical trainees, aiming to address shortage of healthcare workers.
Wed May 22 2024
![Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651460076_orangutan.jpg)
Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told
WWF-Malaysia suggests there were more effective alternatives to demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to orangutan conservation.
Tue May 14 2024
![Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714232671_cybersecurity.jpg)
Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia
Global ransomware detections fell 14% as alternative attack strategies evolve; yet an increase in incidents was seen in Southeast Asia.
Sun Apr 28 2024
AWANI Review: Malaysia’s retirement realities: What needs fixing?
Why do so few Malaysians can afford retirement? Joseph Cherian, Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business, delves into pension challenges and proposes fairer, sustainable alternatives to ensure inclusive coverage in their later years.
Sat Mar 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Waste-to-Energy: Is there a better alternative to Incineration? [COLUMNIST] Waste-to-Energy: Is there a better alternative to Incineration?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642542787_KebakaranSampah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Waste-to-Energy: Is there a better alternative to Incineration?
While incineration may seem appealing, other WTE technologies show promise backed by data and science, suggesting more viable options exist.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Boygenius wins early Grammys as Taylor Swift chases album record Boygenius wins early Grammys as Taylor Swift chases album record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707094000_Boygenius.jpg)
Boygenius wins early Grammys as Taylor Swift chases album record
The trio claimed Grammys for rock performance, rock song and alternative music album for "The Record."
Mon Feb 05 2024
AWANI Review: Digital Lending - Unlocking Fast, Secure Credit
When faced with financial pressures, many people turn to fast credit options, sometimes resorting to unregulated methods with high-interest rates and potential debt traps. Direct Lending strives to offer a safe and affordable alternative for borrowers who might be overlooked by traditional financial institutions.
Sat Jan 20 2024
![TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681695363_TBtvet.jpg)
TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled
Approaches to inclusiveness in the workplace is consequently needs to be revamped to make workplaces more inclusive for the disabled.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![AIAC and SOAS University of London sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration AIAC and SOAS University of London sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695344568_AIAC.jpg)
AIAC and SOAS University of London sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration
The MOU will see the Asian International Arbitration Centre and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre promote best practice in alternative dispute techniques.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Elmina interchange closed due to aircraft crash - Prolintas Elmina interchange closed due to aircraft crash - Prolintas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692268975_TBTerhempas.jpg)
Elmina interchange closed due to aircraft crash - Prolintas
Highway users are advised to use alternative routes.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Notepad with Ibrahim Sani: Private equity secondaries landscape
Bee Alternatives has been customizing niche secondary private equity solutions to GPs & LPs. With investment ticket size ranging from USD1-20mil, it hopes to provide optimal liquidity solutions to more GPs and LPs in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Meta developing Twitter alternative called threads: Developer Meta developing Twitter alternative called threads: Developer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688442231_TBmeta.jpg)
Meta developing Twitter alternative called threads: Developer
Developer Alessandro Paluzzi has said that Facebook parent Meta appears to be developing an alternative to Twitter which goes by the name Threads.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Notepad with Ibrahim Sani: DNDi - Best Science for the Most Neglected
DNDi’s primary focus has been the development of drugs for the most neglected diseases and development of diagnostics and/or vaccines to address unmet needs that others are unable or unwilling to address. To save lives and improve the health of people living with neglected diseases by using an alternative model to develop drugs for these diseases, and by ensuring equitable access to treatment. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Jul 03 2023
![Progressive wage model: MTEN to analyze implementation suitability - Sivakumar Progressive wage model: MTEN to analyze implementation suitability - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41688118128_TBSIVAKUMAR.jpg)
Progressive wage model: MTEN to analyze implementation suitability - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said it was also to decide whether to study the salary model or seek other alternatives to improve the existing salary system.
Fri Jun 30 2023