![South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703473_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
The drone-zapping laser weapons the South Korean military has developed with Hanwha Aerospace are effective, cheap, quiet and invisible.
Thu Jul 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: What’s Malaysia's progress in addressing dementia?
Less than 20% of WHO member states have developed a National Dementia Plan by 2025. Professor Tan Maw Pin from UM looks at Malaysia’s progress in launching its own plan and the funding behind it.
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Wed May 29 2024
Consider This: WST 2040 (Part 1) — 20-Year Transformation Plan for Water Sector
In an age where water scarcity looms large, there is a national plan to transform the water sector in the next one and a half decades. The Water Sector Transformation 2040 charts a course towards a future where water is hopefully not just a public utility, but a dynamic and vibrant economic sector. Where are we currently, in the journey to transform our water sector? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Salmah Zakaria, Fellow with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. ASM was commissioned by the Economic Unit to conduct the Water Sector Transformation study and developed the national roadmap. Dr Salmah was the chairperson of the committee.
Mon May 06 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
![Rethinking Islamophobia in the context of peacebuilding Rethinking Islamophobia in the context of peacebuilding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710924023_TBIslamophobiajp.jpg)
Rethinking Islamophobia in the context of peacebuilding
It is essential to eliminate important negativities/obstacles such as Islamophobia, which had emerged and developed as a new form of racism.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![SOP for NRREE mining able to address impact on environment, ecosystem - Nik Nazmi SOP for NRREE mining able to address impact on environment, ecosystem - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700038447_NikNazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
SOP for NRREE mining able to address impact on environment, ecosystem - Nik Nazmi
The SOP was also developed to ensure that the NRREE mineral mining activities are carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Sobbing relatives of Nepal quake victims cremate loved ones Sobbing relatives of Nepal quake victims cremate loved ones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699247537_earthquake.jpg)
Sobbing relatives of Nepal quake victims cremate loved ones
Thousands of buildings have collapsed or developed cracks from Nepal's worst earthquake in eight years.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695092634_UnitedNations.jpg)
Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says
Developed countries pledged in 2009 to provide $100 billion a year in climate finance to poorer nations.
Thu Nov 02 2023
![Government will improve policies to increase wage growth - Economic Outlook 2024 Government will improve policies to increase wage growth - Economic Outlook 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
Government will improve policies to increase wage growth - Economic Outlook 2024
According to the report, the move was aimed at increasing the income share to 45 pct of GDP so as to be at par with developed countries.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Climate change: Anwar urges developed countries to fulfil commitment to mobilise US$100 bil a year Climate change: Anwar urges developed countries to fulfil commitment to mobilise US$100 bil a year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695396688_anwar.jpg)
Climate change: Anwar urges developed countries to fulfil commitment to mobilise US$100 bil a year
Anwar said Malaysia is doing its part by developing low-carbon and renewable energy roadmaps to implement mitigating and adaptation strategies.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Venezuelan coffee industry bets on unique variety Venezuelan coffee industry bets on unique variety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691148566_coffeefruits.jpg)
Venezuelan coffee industry bets on unique variety
A coffee variety genetically developed in Venezuela is brewing up a storm among connoisseurs for its taste and impressive crop sizes.
Sat Aug 05 2023
![Perception that Seberang Perai is under-developed is inaccurate - Caretaker CM Perception that Seberang Perai is under-developed is inaccurate - Caretaker CM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689597212_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Perception that Seberang Perai is under-developed is inaccurate - Caretaker CM
The perception that Seberang Perai is under-developed compared to Penang Island is factually inaccurate.
Mon Jul 17 2023
![Lisa Marie Presley died of small bowel obstruction - coroner Lisa Marie Presley died of small bowel obstruction - coroner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689309945_TBLisaMarie.jpg)
Lisa Marie Presley died of small bowel obstruction - coroner
The obstruction was in the form of a strangulated small bowel caused by adhesions that developed after bariatric surgery years ago.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![Put aside ego, family interests to build stronger nation - PM Anwar Put aside ego, family interests to build stronger nation - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688010874_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Put aside ego, family interests to build stronger nation - PM Anwar
Together we unite, and move forward towards a nation that is developed, prosperous and compassionate to its people, said PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Madonna postpones tour after hospitalization for infection Madonna postpones tour after hospitalization for infection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81480046658_madonna.jpg)
Madonna postpones tour after hospitalization for infection
Madonna developed the infection last Saturday and it led to a several-day stay in intensive care, manager Guy Oseary said.
Thu Jun 29 2023