![Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714531100_MohdEffendyAbdulG.jpg)
Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC
A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.
Wed May 01 2024
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 2] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 1] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710994560_TBNeuralinkjpg.jpg)
Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess
Noland Arbaugh who was paralyzed below the shoulder, played chess on his laptop and moved the cursor using the Neuralink device.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Consider This: Children (Part 2) - When Kids Are Content Creators & Consumers
Children below 13 have been found to have accounts on social media platforms, despite guidelines explicitly stating that users must be 13 years and older to have an account. What are the implications of children's increasing engagement with influencers on social media or exposure to inappropriate content? Is there a need for policymakers to address this? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mediha Mahmood, CEO of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF).
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708057463_TBANWARIBRAHIM.jpg)
Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale
Seafood items like squid, shrimp, and fish are offered at prices below the market rate.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706497111_TBSTRjpg.jpg)
Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today
The STR Phase 1 payment has been increased by govt to RM500 for recipients in the household category with an income of RM2,500 and below.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483011304_kwsp.jpg)
EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members
According to EPF, the incentive was allocated to individuals with EPF savings of RM10,000 and below in their Account 1 as of Feb 24, 2023.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise - Doctor Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise - Doctor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704441439_Pavilion.jpg)
Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise - Doctor
Dr S. Denesh said this may be due to shock to the cardiovascular system stemming from a sudden increase in physical activity.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703826887_Vietnam.jpg)
Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target
Though this year's growth is below a government target of 6.5%, it is still a positive result, putting Vietnam in the group of the fastest growing economies in the region and in the world.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Govt to launch Electric Motorcycle Use Scheme tomorrow - Tengku Zafrul Govt to launch Electric Motorcycle Use Scheme tomorrow - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701930830_TBTengkuzafrul.jpg)
Govt to launch Electric Motorcycle Use Scheme tomorrow - Tengku Zafrul
The scheme is provided for those with an annual income of RM120,000 and below, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![Applications for electric motorcycle scheme to begin in December - PM Applications for electric motorcycle scheme to begin in December - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701244809_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Applications for electric motorcycle scheme to begin in December - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the scheme is open to people with an annual income of RM120,000 and below with a rebate of up to RM2,400.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Visitors to be allowed in Florence chapel's secret room to ponder if drawings are by Michelangelo Visitors to be allowed in Florence chapel's secret room to ponder if drawings are by Michelangelo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699010528_ItalyMichelangelos.jpg)
Visitors to be allowed in Florence chapel's secret room to ponder if drawings are by Michelangelo
The room used to store coal until 1955, then sealed closed and forgotten for decades below a trapdoor, hidden beneath furniture.
Sat Nov 04 2023
![RM100 e-wallet assistance will be distributed December this year - Steven Sim RM100 e-wallet assistance will be distributed December this year - Steven Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695021992_StevenSim.jpg)
RM100 e-wallet assistance will be distributed December this year - Steven Sim
The RM100 e-wallet assistance is the latest government initiative for the B40 and M40 groups with incomes below RM100,000.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Budget 2024: Second chance policy on bankruptcy expanded - PM Budget 2024: Second chance policy on bankruptcy expanded - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697191720_TBAnwarIbrahimPar.jpg)
Budget 2024: Second chance policy on bankruptcy expanded - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said as of July this year, almost 14,000 cases with small debts of below RM50,000 discharged from bankruptcy.
Fri Oct 13 2023