The Future Is Female: Women in Science - Women Making Waves in Scientific Discovery
For 25 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have been working together to empower and promote women in science through the ‘For Women in Science’ programme. Malaysia has been part of the programme for the last 18 years, during which over RM1.5 million in research grants have been awarded to more than 51 women scientists in recognition of their achievement in science. On this episode of #TheFutureIs Female Melisa Idris speaks to this year’s Malaysian beneficiaries: Dr Acga Cheng from UM, Dr Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah from UPM, and Dr Elena Azizan from UKM.
Sun Dec 03 2023
![EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664449885_europe.jpg)
EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme
Brussels believes the scheme is in breach of EU law because citizenship is granted without any real obligation for the beneficiaries to live in the country.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651223420_bajet.jpg)
Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike
CGS-CIMB reiterated its "overweight" call on banks as key beneficiaries of the OPR hikes after BNM raised 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50 pct yesterday.
Fri Sep 09 2022
![Soccer: Chelsea and Liverpool share spoils, Leeds boost survival hopes Soccer: Chelsea and Liverpool share spoils, Leeds boost survival hopes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641197798_chelsealiverpool.jpg)
Soccer: Chelsea and Liverpool share spoils, Leeds boost survival hopes
Leaders Manchester City were the beneficiaries as Chelsea and Liverpool shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw on Sunday.
Mon Jan 03 2022
![Families of officers involved in RMAF jet crash will receive TAPPN aid - Hishammuddin Families of officers involved in RMAF jet crash will receive TAPPN aid - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637145466_MenteriKananPertah.jpg)
Families of officers involved in RMAF jet crash will receive TAPPN aid - Hishammuddin
The beneficiaries of both officers involved in the Hawk 108 fighter jet crash will be taken care of, including receiving assistance through the National Defence Fund (TAPPN).
Wed Nov 17 2021
![Yayasan Peneraju to help fund 10,000 new Bumiputera talents next year Yayasan Peneraju to help fund 10,000 new Bumiputera talents next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636032792_YayasanPeneraju.jpg)
Yayasan Peneraju to help fund 10,000 new Bumiputera talents next year
Yayasan Peneraju aims to fund more than 10,000 new Bumiputera talents and more than 6,500 existing beneficiaries who are undergoing training in high-impact fields.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![124 units under Malaysian Family housing initiative offered to beneficiaries - KPKT 124 units under Malaysian Family housing initiative offered to beneficiaries - KPKT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595502965_IsmailAbdMuttalib.jpg)
124 units under Malaysian Family housing initiative offered to beneficiaries - KPKT
Of the 2,000 housing units provided under the Rumah IKRAM Keluarga Malaysia, 124 units have been offered to the beneficiaries.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![SOCSO pays out RM11.11 mln to beneficiaries of COVID victims SOCSO pays out RM11.11 mln to beneficiaries of COVID victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622798975_MohammedAzmanAziz.jpg)
SOCSO pays out RM11.11 mln to beneficiaries of COVID victims
Mohammed Azman said it involved almost 11,100 recipients whose applications were approved through the Survivor's Pension category.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Expose the true beneficiaries Expose the true beneficiaries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51595033437_AKHBARSATAR.jpg)
Expose the true beneficiaries
One way to overcome corruption and money laundering is by introducing a central registry for ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) of companies registered in Malaysia.
Wed Feb 03 2021
![Peninsular Malaysia foremost beneficiary of electricity relief Peninsular Malaysia foremost beneficiary of electricity relief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51593417481_TNB.jpg)
Peninsular Malaysia foremost beneficiary of electricity relief
Peninsular Malaysia is among the foremost beneficiaries of government measures to overcome the economic downturn due to COVID-19.
Mon Jun 29 2020
![ERP targets the 4IR ERP targets the 4IR](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591590643_ibukota.jpg)
ERP targets the 4IR
What stands out in the forty or so measures undertaken under Penjana is that it focuses the beneficiaries on the importance of fishing, rather than simply handing them fish.
Mon Jun 08 2020
![7.6 million BPN recipients receive RM3.41b in second phase distribution - Tengku Zafrul 7.6 million BPN recipients receive RM3.41b in second phase distribution - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589872990_ZafrulAziz.jpg)
7.6 million BPN recipients receive RM3.41b in second phase distribution - Tengku Zafrul
The Ministry of Finance was committed in settling the balance of payments to beneficiaries promptly.
Tue May 19 2020
![MH370: Ministry to meet PM over compensation for next-of-kin MH370: Ministry to meet PM over compensation for next-of-kin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465619856_MHAnniversary.jpg)
MH370: Ministry to meet PM over compensation for next-of-kin
The compensation would be an out-of-court settlement for the suits filed by the beneficiaries of the victims concerned.
Sun Mar 08 2020
![For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41503647391_izzaizelan.jpg)
For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar
Among those chosen to pursue their postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom as beneficiaries of the Chevening scholarship for the 2017/2018 academic year is Astro AWANI's Izza Izelan.
Fri Aug 25 2017
![NCIA's social, community programmes have helped raise people's income - PM NCIA's social, community programmes have helped raise people's income - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61485392928_Najib.jpg)
NCIA's social, community programmes have helped raise people's income - PM
In his latest posting on his blog, the Prime Minister shared the stories of three individuals who were the beneficiaries of the programmes.
Thu Jan 26 2017