Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 2) - Celebrating Malaysia’s Outstanding Educators
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, Senior Assistant of Student Affairs at Sekolah Kebangsaan Long Sebangan in Lawas, Sarawak. He is the Winner of the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 1) - The Impact of the Malaysia Teacher Prize
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Constance Yuen, CEO of Pemimpin GSL, an organisation focused on strengthening leadership in schools, and the organiser of the Malaysia Teacher Prize.
Thu May 16 2024
It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 05 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
![Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706249494_TBAustraliansjp.jpg)
Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies
Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of New South Wales a penal colony.
Fri Jan 26 2024
!['Wish' commemorates Disney's past and present magic 'Wish' commemorates Disney's past and present magic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617920701_Avengersthemedarea.jpg)
'Wish' commemorates Disney's past and present magic
The lavish folk tale draws from the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" from "Pinocchio," about a puppet wishing to become a real boy.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683164763_AnwarIbrahimHari.jpg)
Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.
Thu May 04 2023
![Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675508394_TBGEORGETOWNHINDU.jpg)
Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
After two years of celebrating Thaipusam on a small scale, Hindu devotees as well as foreign tourists in Penang are going all out this year to commemorate the birthday of Lord Murugan.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669438317_TBmaradona.jpg)
Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona
Members of the Argentine national soccer team commemorated Diego Armando Maradona at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, two years after his death.
Sat Nov 26 2022
![Public holiday for Johor to celebrate JDT's Super League win, Sukma victory Public holiday for Johor to celebrate JDT's Super League win, Sukma victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665878375_TBsukma.jpg)
Public holiday for Johor to celebrate JDT's Super League win, Sukma victory
The Johor state government has declared today as a public holiday for the state to commemorate JDT's ninth consecutive Super League win, and the ten cups the team won this year.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![Maulidur Rasul: Muslims urged to emulate Prophet Muhammad Maulidur Rasul: Muslims urged to emulate Prophet Muhammad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665266673_TengkuMahkotaKelan.jpg)
Maulidur Rasul: Muslims urged to emulate Prophet Muhammad
Negeri Sembilan, Penang and Kelantan held Maulidur Rasul celebrations last night to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Sun Oct 09 2022
The Future is Female: Sponsor A Girl, Invest In Her Future
To commemorate the International Day of the Girl, Melisa Idris speaks to Jasmin Lim, Child Protection Officer for World Vision Malaysia.
Sun Sep 25 2022
![Malaysia Day celebrations in four states commemorate country's formation Malaysia Day celebrations in four states commemorate country's formation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663303656_HariMalaysia.jpg)
Malaysia Day celebrations in four states commemorate country's formation
Four other states, Pahang, Sarawak, Penang and Perak are holding various events to commemorate the formation of the country on Sept 16.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Social solidarity, national integration, racial unity keys to country's wellbeing - Agong Social solidarity, national integration, racial unity keys to country's wellbeing - Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656570954_Agong.jpg)
Social solidarity, national integration, racial unity keys to country's wellbeing - Agong
His Majesty also encouraged the people to commemorate and appreciate the deeds and contributions of the patriots and freedom fighters.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri wishes Happy Sarawak Day to all Sarawakians PM Ismail Sabri wishes Happy Sarawak Day to all Sarawakians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658469040_HappySarawakDay.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri wishes Happy Sarawak Day to all Sarawakians
Ismail Sabri said July 22 was a very special date that commemorates the handing over of the state administration to the people of Sarawak.
Fri Jul 22 2022