The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
![Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702030602_menaraperkeso.jpg)
Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers
Socso said that the crisis management plan was also activated on the day the attack was made.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![It starts at home - reducing carbon emissions through energy-efficient products It starts at home - reducing carbon emissions through energy-efficient products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676978626_SEDAHamzah.png)
It starts at home - reducing carbon emissions through energy-efficient products
With households being one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, SEDA Malaysia notes it is important to use energy-efficient appliances to reduce our carbon footprint.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Govt urged to consider remaining funds of contributors before allowing EPF withdrawals Govt urged to consider remaining funds of contributors before allowing EPF withdrawals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676876466_MenteriBesarSelan.jpg)
Govt urged to consider remaining funds of contributors before allowing EPF withdrawals
Amirudin said the remaining savings of contributors are becoming more worrying following several special withdrawal initiatives.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![Best for govt to look for other options than special EPF withdrawals - Anwar Best for govt to look for other options than special EPF withdrawals - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673868969_TBanwar.jpg)
Best for govt to look for other options than special EPF withdrawals - Anwar
PM Anwar said the government will have to consider the plight and the future of EPF contributors before they are allowed another round of special withdrawals.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![Issue of procurement, enforcement main contributors to risk of corruption - MACC Issue of procurement, enforcement main contributors to risk of corruption - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658241224_PengarahBahagianPe.jpg)
Issue of procurement, enforcement main contributors to risk of corruption - MACC
The issue of procurement, enforcement and grand corruption are the highest contributors to the risk of corruption in the country.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Voluntary contributors for the EPF i-Saraan programme up by 77pct - Tengku Zafrul Voluntary contributors for the EPF i-Saraan programme up by 77pct - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613129293_KWSPLogo.jpg)
Voluntary contributors for the EPF i-Saraan programme up by 77pct - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said improving social security was an important aspect in reducing the wealth gap as well as increasing living wages.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Johor able to return as top three states with highest investments Johor able to return as top three states with highest investments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655009202_OnnHafizGhazi.jpg)
Johor able to return as top three states with highest investments
Johor expects to be able to return to the top three position among states that received the highest investments, besides becoming one of the biggest contributors to the country's GDP.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![UMNO will continue to support leadership of PM Ismail Sabri - Ahmad Zahid UMNO will continue to support leadership of PM Ismail Sabri - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647577158_PAU.jpg)
UMNO will continue to support leadership of PM Ismail Sabri - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid expresses appreciation to Ismail Sabri for announcing that the govt is allowing EPF contributors to make a special withdrawal.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Special EPF withdrawal: Wise move to help contributors - UMNO delegates Special EPF withdrawal: Wise move to help contributors - UMNO delegates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647521247_PerhimpunanAgongU.jpg)
Special EPF withdrawal: Wise move to help contributors - UMNO delegates
The government's decision to allow a special withdrawal of RM10,000 from EPF accounts continued to get the attention of delegates at UMNO's Wanita, Youth and Puteri assemblies today.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![EPF to announce details on special withdrawal scheme soon - Tengku Zafrul EPF to announce details on special withdrawal scheme soon - Tengku Zafrul](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)
EPF to announce details on special withdrawal scheme soon - Tengku Zafrul
EPF will be providing further details on the government's move to allow EPF contributors to make a special withdrawal of RM10,000, as announced by Ismail Sabri Yaakob today.
Wed Mar 16 2022
![TVET grads in high demand in N.Sembilan industrial sector - Aminuddin TVET grads in high demand in N.Sembilan industrial sector - Aminuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644269069_TBAMINUDDIN.jpg)
TVET grads in high demand in N.Sembilan industrial sector - Aminuddin
Aminuddin said the marketability of TVET graduates is an asset to the country, as they are contributors of skilled manpower to the industry.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![EPF withdrawals should not be made too easy - Anwar EPF withdrawals should not be made too easy - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642687053_DatukSeriAnwarIbr.jpg)
EPF withdrawals should not be made too easy - Anwar
EPF withdrawals should not be made too easy as it is a form of savings for the contributors' future, said Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jan 20 2022
![EPF i-Citra withdrawal not best solution for contributors when disaster strikes - Expert EPF i-Citra withdrawal not best solution for contributors when disaster strikes - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465561680_PensionGeneric.jpg)
EPF i-Citra withdrawal not best solution for contributors when disaster strikes - Expert
Ahmed Razman said this withdrawal would only reduce their EPF savings for old age.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![Socso, AIDS Foundation to help contributors who suffer from HIV/AIDS Socso, AIDS Foundation to help contributors who suffer from HIV/AIDS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638793088_MAFPERKESO.jpg)
Socso, AIDS Foundation to help contributors who suffer from HIV/AIDS
Through this strategic cooperation, Socso and MAF will implement the Prevention and Disability Management programme.
Tue Dec 07 2021