![[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects [LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692950552_Blackboard.jpg)
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects
Immediate reforms in the education sector need to be addressed seriously or Malaysia continues to lag far behind in crucial aspects.
Mon May 13 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
Dialog Tiga Penjuru: Ramai bimbang system pendidikan negara
Sistem pendidikan Malaysia jauh ketinggalan berdasarkan laporan Bank Dunia “Bending Bamboo Shoots: Strengthening Foundation Skills". Pelajar negara ini dilaporkan menghabiskan purata 12.5 tahun di sekolah tetapi pembelajaran hanya bersamaan dengan 8.9 tahun.
Thu May 02 2024
![Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714636498_FadhlinaSidekjpg.jpg)
Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said MOE is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system.
Thu May 02 2024
![MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform
MOE said preschool classes will be expanded to educational institutions to ensure student dropout issues can be tackled from early stage.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708690561_ritualeventnaked.jpg)
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
![Govt has no plan to replace rubber with kenaf, bamboo - Fadillah Govt has no plan to replace rubber with kenaf, bamboo - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696911849_TBFADILLAH.jpg)
Govt has no plan to replace rubber with kenaf, bamboo - Fadillah
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is important for the production of rubber and scrap to be maintained in the country.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Lawatan Media Influencer Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2023 teroka produk pelancongan Perak Lawatan Media Influencer Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2023 teroka produk pelancongan Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689325904_AmmarAbdGhaparKe.jpg)
Lawatan Media Influencer Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2023 teroka produk pelancongan Perak
Pengamal media dibawa menyertai Program Lawatan Media Influencer Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Perak 2023 untuk meneroka produk-produk ekopelancongan di sekitar Taiping, Kuala Kangsar dan Kerian.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![Bamboo, apple, chebula: Three natural ingredients coming to beauty routines in 2023 Bamboo, apple, chebula: Three natural ingredients coming to beauty routines in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672560910_APPLE.jpg)
Bamboo, apple, chebula: Three natural ingredients coming to beauty routines in 2023
The craze for natural beauty is pushing brands to reinvent and to ditch the lengthy ingredients lists that are now a turn-off for many.
Sun Jan 01 2023
![[COLUMNIST] MY Bamboo Project: Sustainability of community farms in suburban neighborhoods [COLUMNIST] MY Bamboo Project: Sustainability of community farms in suburban neighborhoods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672470620_MYBambooProjectD.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] MY Bamboo Project: Sustainability of community farms in suburban neighborhoods
Sustainable development cannot be achieved without significantly transforming the way we build and manage our urban spaces.
Sat Dec 31 2022
![For pandas, it's been two 'thumbs' up for millions of years For pandas, it's been two 'thumbs' up for millions of years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51656655526_PANDA.jpg)
For pandas, it's been two 'thumbs' up for millions of years
The giant panda's false thumb, helps this veggie-loving bear munch the bamboo that makes up most of its diet.
Sat Jul 02 2022
![Man inspired by childhood memories to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks Man inspired by childhood memories to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649406276_MohamadAzmizan.jpg)
Man inspired by childhood memories to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks
Childhood nostalgia during Ramadan has inspired a lorry driver to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks to replace more modern decorative lights to adorn his house and enliven the nights.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![Bamboo one-stop centre to be built to promote industry development Bamboo one-stop centre to be built to promote industry development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645262751_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Bamboo one-stop centre to be built to promote industry development
The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry will establish a one-stop information and reference centre for the country's bamboo industry entrepreneurs.
Sat Feb 19 2022
![Bamboo One-Stop Centre bakal bantu perkembangan industri buluh Malaysia - Zuraida Bamboo One-Stop Centre bakal bantu perkembangan industri buluh Malaysia - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645262751_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Bamboo One-Stop Centre bakal bantu perkembangan industri buluh Malaysia - Zuraida
Pusat yang akan dibina di Tadom Hill Resort, Banting dengan kos sekitar RM2 juta itu turut berfungsi sebagai pusat informasi setempat.
Sat Feb 19 2022
![Women show the way as India pushes 'eco-miracle' seaweed Women show the way as India pushes 'eco-miracle' seaweed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635645990_INDIA.jpg)
Women show the way as India pushes 'eco-miracle' seaweed
Women work together to cultivate fronds of seaweed on bamboo rafts, before harvesting and drying them.
Sun Oct 31 2021