![Malaysia and Iran speakers discuss advancing bilateral ties Malaysia and Iran speakers discuss advancing bilateral ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722320421_DatoJohariAbdul.jpg)
Malaysia and Iran speakers discuss advancing bilateral ties
Tan Sri Johari Abdul is currently in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Malaysia hopes China reciprocates by extending similar 30-day visa exemption - Foreign Minister Malaysia hopes China reciprocates by extending similar 30-day visa exemption - Foreign Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722314618_TBTokMat.jpg)
Malaysia hopes China reciprocates by extending similar 30-day visa exemption - Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said, currently, Malaysians are allowed to visit China without a visa for 15 days.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Suspect in Nur Farah Kartini's murder to be charged tomorrow Suspect in Nur Farah Kartini's murder to be charged tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721797018_DatukHusseinOmar.jpg)
Suspect in Nur Farah Kartini's murder to be charged tomorrow
The suspect, a police personnel from Perak, is currently in remand.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: Essential measures for Malaysia's renewable energy growth
The large scale solar (LSS) programme tender will be closed at the end of this month and will be announced in January next year which will pave the way for the construction of new solar farms. Tender winners need six months to finalize financing with the bank. After that the installation work will start around July 2025, and currently the solar industry players need around 60,000 workers to ensure their project is completed by December 2025. What are the major challenges faced by the solar industry in this context and what are the current challenges or limitations in Malaysia's clean energy infrastructure that need to be addressed to fully harness its potential?
Fri Jul 19 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689387026_TBheatwave.jpg)
Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717966422_GarryConille.jpg)
Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN
Haiti is currently at a critical point with 12,000 armed individuals holding a population of 12 million hostage, says Garry Conille.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024 Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650887588_DURIAN.jpg)
Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, currently obtaining approval from General Administration of Customs China takes two to three months.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women 557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717855177_tbIsraelibombardmen.jpg)
557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women
UN Women warned at least 557,000 women in Gaza are food insecure, noting that many mothers and women often prioritise feeding others.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710400692_TBLUKANISMANAWANG.jpg)
MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said currently, there are 2,823 male nurses, constituting four per cent of the 70,653 nurses employed by MOH.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719302117_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM
The government is looking at and taking the appropriate action to raise Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which currently stands at number 34.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions' WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'
According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that those who are most in need are receiving sufficient quantity and quality of food.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Indonesian and Thai authorities team up to hunt fugitive drug lord Fredy Pratama Indonesian and Thai authorities team up to hunt fugitive drug lord Fredy Pratama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717411889_TBFREDYPRATAMA.jpg)
Indonesian and Thai authorities team up to hunt fugitive drug lord Fredy Pratama
Indonesian police reveals that their Thai counterparts are currently conducting a large-scale operation to capture Fredy Pratama.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716478862_FarizIswadi.jpg)
Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy
Currently, there are 500 Malaysian students studying at universities in Hong Kong, with 95 per cent of them being scholarship recipients.
Fri May 24 2024
![Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring - Adam Adli Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring - Adam Adli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715743403_AdamAdli.jpg)
Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring - Adam Adli
Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the treatment process for Mohamad Faisal will be lengthy, although he is currently showing positive progress.
Wed May 15 2024