![[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security [COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699688055_Inisiatifpenanaman.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security
To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supportsisneeded.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![Egg from Roman times in England still contains liquid Egg from Roman times in England still contains liquid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707818240_Romanegg.jpg)
Egg from Roman times in England still contains liquid
Experts believe that it is an egg white and yolk that have combined to form a single liquid.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689657698_TBhotweather.jpg)
This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
The heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, combined with the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699005552_NewDelhiJerebuA.jpg)
India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world
A combination of lower temperatures, still wind and crop stubble burning in neighbouring farm states has caused a spike in air pollutants.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![Dua bas mula beroperasi esok atasi isu ketidakhadiran pelajar di Bidor - Exco Dua bas mula beroperasi esok atasi isu ketidakhadiran pelajar di Bidor - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683361573_TBdunperak.jpg)
Dua bas mula beroperasi esok atasi isu ketidakhadiran pelajar di Bidor - Exco
Operasi itu merangkumi 25 hentian dari Terminal Bas Tapah hingga Terminal Bas Sungkai.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3 World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81688539182_TBhotweather.jpg)
World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3
Scientists said climate change, combined with an emerging El Nino pattern, were to blame.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Exploring an alternative payment settlements system [COLUMNIST] Exploring an alternative payment settlements system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41651036319_Dollar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Exploring an alternative payment settlements system
The Asean version combines the best of both worlds, i.e., both SWIFT and TARGET2.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Turkey's quake toll tops 48,000 as govt races to build container cities Turkey's quake toll tops 48,000 as govt races to build container cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678764786_TURKEY.jpg)
Turkey's quake toll tops 48,000 as govt races to build container cities
The combined death toll including those killed in Syria has climbed to more than 54,000.
Tue Mar 14 2023
![Could this intelligent humanoid be the most advanced yet? Could this intelligent humanoid be the most advanced yet?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678438367_HUMANOID.jpg)
Could this intelligent humanoid be the most advanced yet?
Ultimately, it will combine the dexterity of the human body with AI, so that it can adapt to different tasks for optimal efficiency.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![Children and a career: Women footballers adapt their goals Children and a career: Women footballers adapt their goals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678272192_FOOTBALL.jpg)
Children and a career: Women footballers adapt their goals
But at the highest level, combining a playing career and children remains relatively rare.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey, some aid reaches Syria Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey, some aid reaches Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676510578_TURKEY.jpg)
Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey, some aid reaches Syria
The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria hits over 41,000, with millions in need of humanitarian aid and many survivors left homeless.
Thu Feb 16 2023
![Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642565193_virusdeltacovid.jpg)
Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant
Thailand has reported its first case of the new COVID variant, XAY.2, a combination of AY.45, a sub-variant of the Delta strain, and the Omicron BA.4/5 sub-variant.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (aet, 3-4 pens): Messi and Martinez combine to down disappointed Dutch Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (aet, 3-4 pens): Messi and Martinez combine to down disappointed Dutch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670628188_Quaterfinal.jpg)
Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (aet, 3-4 pens): Messi and Martinez combine to down disappointed Dutch
Martinez produced saves from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis before Lautaro Martinez slotted home the winning spot-kick as Argentina secured a place in the semi-finals against Croatia.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Right move to combine KeTSA, KASA under one ministry - Yeo Right move to combine KeTSA, KASA under one ministry - Yeo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670406586_YeoBeeYin.jpg)
Right move to combine KeTSA, KASA under one ministry - Yeo
Former Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin has praised PM Anwar for combining several sectors under one ministry.
Wed Dec 07 2022