It's About YOUth: Finding an end to child marriages
Over 1,000 cases of child marriage continue to be recorded in Malaysia each year. UNICEF’s Zoe Gan and Azira Aziz from Pelajar Bukan Pengantin delve into the data gaps, factors at play and where progress can be made.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![Allah issue: Proposal to improve policies to be tabled at Conference of Rulers meeting in July Allah issue: Proposal to improve policies to be tabled at Conference of Rulers meeting in July](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684817869_TBAnwaribrahim.jpg)
Allah issue: Proposal to improve policies to be tabled at Conference of Rulers meeting in July
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the govt will refer to the MKI to seek their advice to improve the policies so that a final decision can be made.
Tue May 23 2023
![Agong's decree to serve as reference for MPs - Experts Agong's decree to serve as reference for MPs - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676262871_TBPARLIMEN.jpg)
Agong's decree to serve as reference for MPs - Experts
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree in Parliament yesterday should serve as a reference for MPs to see what improvements can be made.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![Donations can be made through Turkish Embassy in Malaysia's official account number Donations can be made through Turkish Embassy in Malaysia's official account number](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675863663_gempaturkiye.jpg)
Donations can be made through Turkish Embassy in Malaysia's official account number
The Turkiye Embassy in Malaysia stated today that donations towards SAR operations in Turkiye could also be given in Ringgit Malaysia via bank transfer.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Flood: No need for climate emergency declaration yet - Saifuddin Flood: No need for climate emergency declaration yet - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671695804_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Flood: No need for climate emergency declaration yet - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said there are certain processes and evaluations that have to be carried out before such a declaration can be made.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Appeals for rejected BKM aid applications can be made from May 2 Appeals for rejected BKM aid applications can be made from May 2](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647417171_Zafrul.jpg)
Appeals for rejected BKM aid applications can be made from May 2
Individuals whose applications for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) aid were not approved will have one month to submit their appeals from May 2.
Sat Apr 30 2022
![Divorce, alimony decision can be made simultaneously with agreement by both parties - Chief Syarie Judge Divorce, alimony decision can be made simultaneously with agreement by both parties - Chief Syarie Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469196327_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Divorce, alimony decision can be made simultaneously with agreement by both parties - Chief Syarie Judge
Mohd Na'im said it is recommended in Islam that couples who intend to file for divorce must find a way of reconciliation.
Fri Mar 25 2022
![Booking for vaccination can be made through private health facilities from today - MOH Booking for vaccination can be made through private health facilities from today - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41630498403_vaksin.jpg)
Booking for vaccination can be made through private health facilities from today - MOH
The programme is specially targeted for the adult population, who have just registered and have not received an appointment.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - JPN Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - JPN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41601463324_JabatanPendaftaran.jpg)
Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - JPN
Amending information on birth document such as the certificate or card can be made if the information is found inaccurate or doubtful.
Tue Jun 29 2021
![KWP looking into assessment rebates to ease burden of ratepayers - Annuar Musa KWP looking into assessment rebates to ease burden of ratepayers - Annuar Musa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623246101_TanSriAnnuarMusa.jpg)
KWP looking into assessment rebates to ease burden of ratepayers - Annuar Musa
Annuar said for now, he has decided that the assessment bill payment can be made in installments.
Tue Jun 22 2021
![50 per cent discount for traffic summonses from Friday 50 per cent discount for traffic summonses from Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/51579081494_TBPCPOLISjpg.jpg)
50 per cent discount for traffic summonses from Friday
Azisman said the payments can be made via the MyBayar Saman portal and application.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![Senior citizens can apply for AstraZeneca vaccination from May 23-26 Senior citizens can apply for AstraZeneca vaccination from May 23-26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81619605784_khairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Senior citizens can apply for AstraZeneca vaccination from May 23-26
Booking for vaccination slots can be made via the website and through community outreach at the district health office level.
Mon May 17 2021
![Update bank account if yet to receive GKP payments - IRB Update bank account if yet to receive GKP payments - IRB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620220241_LHDN.jpg)
Update bank account if yet to receive GKP payments - IRB
GKP recipients with "Credit Failure" status are required to update the details of their bank accounts immediately so that payments can be made.
Wed May 05 2021
![Cut salaries, allowances of MPs voluntarily, no need to propose - Shahidan Kassim Cut salaries, allowances of MPs voluntarily, no need to propose - Shahidan Kassim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71610785090_ShahidanKassim.jpg)
Cut salaries, allowances of MPs voluntarily, no need to propose - Shahidan Kassim
The deduction of between 10 to 20 per cent can be made voluntarily and as awareness from each member to help the people.
Sat Jan 16 2021
![Eligible PTPTN borrowers can apply for extension of repayment period from Tuesday Eligible PTPTN borrowers can apply for extension of repayment period from Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51609763790_PTPTN.jpg)
Eligible PTPTN borrowers can apply for extension of repayment period from Tuesday
Applications for extending the repayment period for National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans can be made from Tuesday (Jan 5) until March 31, 2021.
Mon Jan 04 2021