![Malaysia ranks among top 10 crypto-friendly destinations - Gobind Malaysia ranks among top 10 crypto-friendly destinations - Gobind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722229756_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
Malaysia ranks among top 10 crypto-friendly destinations - Gobind
Malaysian's multilingual capabilities enable global companies to serve their international customers effectively, said Gobind Singh Deo.
Thu Aug 01 2024
!['Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities 'Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721634695_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
'Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities
The government's proposal to enforce the 'kill switch', enables them to swiftly cut off access to malicious sites or services.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 2) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Theseira, Director and council member of Climate Governance Malaysia, which is the country chapter of the World Economic Forum's initiative on climate governance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 1) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Meena Raman, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721383142_autonomoussubway.jpg)
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now
The film Oppenheimer showed how an earlier wave of quantum research enabled the atomic bomb, and forever changed the international order.
Sun Jul 21 2024
![French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720604696_protester.jpg)
French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign
Emmanuel Macron was likely to accept resignation of his current govt to enable ministers who were elected as lawmakers to sit in parliament.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717472856_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM
These include investments in critical sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure conducive to active ageing.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683555136_ChatGPTlogoAIArt.jpg)
OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up
New audio capabilities enable users to speak to ChatGPT and obtain real-time responses with no delay.
Tue May 14 2024
![MCMC tracking down individuals misusing AI, producing humiliating photos - Fahmi MCMC tracking down individuals misusing AI, producing humiliating photos - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714025724_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
MCMC tracking down individuals misusing AI, producing humiliating photos - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the move is to enable strict action to be taken and ensure the safety of online users, especially children.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652771361_TBBUFFALO.jpg)
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Justice Paula Feroleto said 25 plaintiffs could try to prove that the social media platforms were designed to addict and radicalize users.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709100235_RuslinJusoh.jpg)
Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the programme would enable undocumented foreigners to be sent back to their home countries without prosecuted.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management - PM Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707191668_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said reforms implemented to reduce leakages and improve governance enabled govt to improve assistance to people.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Compulsory Perkeso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers - Fahmi Compulsory Perkeso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703068699_TBfahmifadzilj.jpg)
Compulsory Perkeso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the scheme will enable film industry practitioners to have sufficient protection.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702538929_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues
The amendments to Article 14(1)(b) to include the word 'mother' will enable the child's citizenship to be obtained by force of law.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Nancy urges society to help PwD register with JKM Nancy urges society to help PwD register with JKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701600109_NancyShukri.jpg)
Nancy urges society to help PwD register with JKM
The advantage of registration enables PwD community to enjoy nearly 30 facilities and privileges provided by the govt and private sector.
Mon Dec 04 2023