AWANI Tonight: Moving away from single-use plastics, towards a just transition
In efforts to shift away from single-use plastics, Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan says measures must be taken to ensure a just transition for workers in the sector.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![A-G’s Report: 337 schools still using 4G broadband technology A-G’s Report: 337 schools still using 4G broadband technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720085232_PusatInternet.jpg)
A-G’s Report: 337 schools still using 4G broadband technology
The audit review found low subscription to the Broadband to General Population range hinders the government's high-speed broadband efforts.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719546658_Borneanelephants.jpg)
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![US music industry takes legal action against AI companies US music industry takes legal action against AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719365368_IPGeneric.jpg)
US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: Don’t politicise BlackRock issue - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged all parties not to politicise BlackRock’s purported involvement in the restructuring of MAHB, and not to undermine the government’s efforts in raising issues concerning Gaza.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Flight MH370: Can underwater sound signals solve aviation’s greatest mystery? Flight MH370: Can underwater sound signals solve aviation’s greatest mystery?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711099327_MAS.jpg)
Flight MH370: Can underwater sound signals solve aviation’s greatest mystery?
The ongoing efforts to locate MH370 also seeks to enhance the ability to track and understand aviation accidents over vast oceanic expanses.
Sat Jun 15 2024
![MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718265784_menantumuhyiddin.jpg)
MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the efforts to locate him include seeking cooperation from Interpol and other authorities.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Search continues for missing aircraft carrying Malawi vice president Search continues for missing aircraft carrying Malawi vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718057719_SaulosKlausChilima.jpg)
Search continues for missing aircraft carrying Malawi vice president
Efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar had failed, according to a statement.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684472020_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind
An MACC source revealed that the suspect is believed to have left Singapore and efforts to track him down were ongoing.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717752689_TBTURTLE.jpg)
In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in South China Sea.
Fri Jun 07 2024