![[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy? [COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714036046_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?
Universities, as the backbone of our education system, should be able to set their own policies regarding teaching loads based on their unique contexts and needs.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![APEC: Malaysia encourages set up of collaborative platform to address financial needs of MSMEs APEC: Malaysia encourages set up of collaborative platform to address financial needs of MSMEs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668851897_MALAYSIA.jpg)
APEC: Malaysia encourages set up of collaborative platform to address financial needs of MSMEs
Mohd Zuki said MSMEs, the backbone of most APEC economies, representing an estimated 95 pct of global businesses, is the region's growth engine.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![GE15: No cooperation with PN whatsoever - Rafizi GE15: No cooperation with PN whatsoever - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660810123_RafiziRamli.jpg)
GE15: No cooperation with PN whatsoever - Rafizi
Rafizi said that PKR as the backbone of PH adheres to the principle of a coalition that involves all races in the country.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![PM: Terengganu experiences rapid development with oil, gas industry as backbone PM: Terengganu experiences rapid development with oil, gas industry as backbone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654329728_IsmailSabriPMAK.jpg)
PM: Terengganu experiences rapid development with oil, gas industry as backbone
Terengganu has undergone a rapid development transformation process with the implementation of various types of projects worth hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Sat Jun 04 2022
![Civil servants backbone of govt's delivery system - Cuepacs Civil servants backbone of govt's delivery system - Cuepacs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644733210_PresidenKongresKes.jpg)
Civil servants backbone of govt's delivery system - Cuepacs
Civil servants need to be the backbone of the government's delivery system so that public policies and assistance to the people can be implemented in a more effective and organised manner.
Sun Feb 13 2022
![Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642499523_TONGA.jpg)
Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks
The challenge underlines the vulnerability of undersea fibre-optic cables, which have become the backbone of global communications.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![Govt appoints Alibaba Cloud as CSP to accelerate the nation's cloud adoption Govt appoints Alibaba Cloud as CSP to accelerate the nation's cloud adoption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612935163_Alibabacloudsurvey.jpg)
Govt appoints Alibaba Cloud as CSP to accelerate the nation's cloud adoption
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group has been appointed as a cloud service provider (CSP) for the Malaysian government.
Thu Oct 07 2021
![Kesilapan perubahan konfigurasi pada 'backbone router' dikesan sebagai punca - Facebook Kesilapan perubahan konfigurasi pada 'backbone router' dikesan sebagai punca - Facebook](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633323703_facebook.jpg)
Kesilapan perubahan konfigurasi pada 'backbone router' dikesan sebagai punca - Facebook
Kesilapan itu telah menghalang sekitar 3.5 bilion pengguna platform Facebook, Instagram dan WhatsApp daripada mengakses media sosial dan perkhidmatan pesanannya.
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Food aid must be sincere, not based on ethnic differences - Johor Sultan Food aid must be sincere, not based on ethnic differences - Johor Sultan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608563039_SultanJohor.jpg)
Food aid must be sincere, not based on ethnic differences - Johor Sultan
The Johor ruler emphasised the importance of inter-racial relations and tolerance which have always been the backbone of the unity of the Johor people.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![Mother, a real-life 'Wonder Woman' Mother, a real-life 'Wonder Woman'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71475917558_HappinessGeneric.jpg)
Mother, a real-life 'Wonder Woman'
A mother is the backbone of the family. She wears different hats for different occasions, just to ensure that it fits the situation.
Sat May 08 2021
![Cyber Intelligence House - INTERPOL contribution agreement to cripple cybercrime backbone Cyber Intelligence House - INTERPOL contribution agreement to cripple cybercrime backbone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495870846_BangunanKL.jpg)
Cyber Intelligence House - INTERPOL contribution agreement to cripple cybercrime backbone
Cyber Intelligence House and INTERPOL have inked a contribution agreement aimed at giving more bite in cybercrime investigations.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![PM Najib expresses appreciation for contributions by UMNO members, wings PM Najib expresses appreciation for contributions by UMNO members, wings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81480564855_UMNO.jpg)
PM Najib expresses appreciation for contributions by UMNO members, wings
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today expressed his appreciation to all UMNO members, especially from the three party wings who have contributed significantly to the survival of the backbone of BN.
Thu Dec 01 2016
![Wanita UMNO must be proactive and dominant in proposing policies - Hishammuddin Wanita UMNO must be proactive and dominant in proposing policies - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71480393299_UMNO.jpg)
Wanita UMNO must be proactive and dominant in proposing policies - Hishammuddin
Hishammuddin, who is also the Defence Minister, says Wanita UMNO, as the backbone of the main party, must move further ahead in proposing and planning the policies.
Tue Nov 29 2016
![UMNO's survival depends on party members' solidarity - Zahid UMNO's survival depends on party members' solidarity - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51480077909_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
UMNO's survival depends on party members' solidarity - Zahid
He acknowledged the daunting challenges for UMNO, the backbone of Barisan Nasional, in the face of numerous attacks by the opposition including former UMNO top leaders.
Sat Nov 26 2016
![UMNO must pay heed to interests of non-Malays: Ahmad Zahid UMNO must pay heed to interests of non-Malays: Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472652594_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
UMNO must pay heed to interests of non-Malays: Ahmad Zahid
This is because the backbone of the Barisan Nasional consistently received the support of non-Malays in general elections.
Wed Aug 31 2016