![Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645513236_plasticpollution.jpg)
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710061964_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said freedom of the press is one of the core principles that we do not only need to support but also further enhance.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage, childbearing culture China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage, childbearing culture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684122208_china.jpg)
China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage, childbearing culture
The projects focus on promoting marrying, having children at appropriate ages, encouraging parents to share child-rearing responsibilities, and curbing high "bride prices".
Mon May 15 2023
![Rights group sues over Biden rule curbing asylum at U.S.-Mexico border Rights group sues over Biden rule curbing asylum at U.S.-Mexico border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683866533_mexico.jpg)
Rights group sues over Biden rule curbing asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
The strict new asylum regulation is a key part of Biden's strategy to address a possible rise in illegal immigration as COVID-19 restrictions, known as Title 42, ended at midnight on Thursday.
Fri May 12 2023
![BNM may surprise market by holding OPR or signalling a pause ahead - Maybank IB BNM may surprise market by holding OPR or signalling a pause ahead - Maybank IB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654225972_TBOPR.jpg)
BNM may surprise market by holding OPR or signalling a pause ahead - Maybank IB
Maybank Investment Bank said this is aimed at curbing the negative feedback loop.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Education Ministry to prepare portal for bullying complaints Education Ministry to prepare portal for bullying complaints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640493851_DrRadziJidin.jpg)
Education Ministry to prepare portal for bullying complaints
The Education Ministry (MOE) will prepare a bully complaints portal by next week to improve efforts of curbing bullying cases in schools.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658888203_COVID.jpg)
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![PDRM, KPDNHEP to conduct joint ops to curb subsidised goods leakages - IGP PDRM, KPDNHEP to conduct joint ops to curb subsidised goods leakages - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656163319_AcrylSaniAbdullah.jpg)
PDRM, KPDNHEP to conduct joint ops to curb subsidised goods leakages - IGP
Acryl Sani said they are aimed at curbing leakages involving subsidised goods, especially cooking oil.
Tue Jul 05 2022
![COVID: SOP for prayers at mosques effective in curbing outbreaks - Ahmad Marzuk COVID: SOP for prayers at mosques effective in curbing outbreaks - Ahmad Marzuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643468778_TBAhmadMarzuk.jpg)
COVID: SOP for prayers at mosques effective in curbing outbreaks - Ahmad Marzuk
Ahmad Marzuk said this could be seen by the fact that no mosque-related clusters have been reported so far.
Sun Feb 06 2022
![NTF status to be known by middle of next year - Affendi NTF status to be known by middle of next year - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640096023_TBAFFENDIBUANG.jpg)
NTF status to be known by middle of next year - Affendi
The NTF which was set up on an ad hoc basis had proven effective in curbing the entry of illegal immigrants.
Fri Dec 24 2021
![MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631683733_TBKJ.jpg)
MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is no longer using the conventional formula of achieving at least 80 per cent herd immunity among the country's adult population in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![NTF should be retained, gives positive impact in curbing illegal immigrants - Affendi NTF should be retained, gives positive impact in curbing illegal immigrants - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631548520_PanglimaAngkatanTe.jpg)
NTF should be retained, gives positive impact in curbing illegal immigrants - Affendi
The National Task Force (NTF) should be maintained even after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended as the team has proven its capability in curbing the entry of illegal immigrants into the country.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![Chinese internet platforms must curb online rumours, guard 'fields of responsibility' - State media Chinese internet platforms must curb online rumours, guard 'fields of responsibility' - State media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629340846_china.jpg)
Chinese internet platforms must curb online rumours, guard 'fields of responsibility' - State media
curbing online rumours was especially important in the current period of preventing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Aug 19 2021
![Facebook touts progress in curbing hate, violent content Facebook touts progress in curbing hate, violent content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/81554013396_Facebook.jpg)
Facebook touts progress in curbing hate, violent content
Facebook said refinements in artificial intelligence have helped it filter out more hateful and violent content.
Thu May 20 2021
![MCO to be reviewed due to surge in COVID-19 cases - Muhyiddin MCO to be reviewed due to surge in COVID-19 cases - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51619854265_muhyiddin.jpg)
MCO to be reviewed due to surge in COVID-19 cases - Muhyiddin
This is important to ensure that the standard operating procedure (SOP) and action taken are effective in curbing the spread of the virus, which has seen a surge in Malaysia and other countries.
Sat May 01 2021