Niaga SPOTLIGHT: AI Skills for Workforce Development
More than 75% of Malaysian employers prioritise AI proficiency in candidates, according to recent research, underscoring the growing demand for AI literacy across industries.
Additionally, studies project that approximately 1.6 million workers may be displaced by AI technologies by 2026, with high-skill and middle-skill occupations particularly vulnerable.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Roy Otsuka, Vice President, Asia Pacific, CoachHub discussing
strategies to bridge the AI Skills Gap while overcoming employee fears about AI integration with empowerment, while navigating AI adoption challenges across industries in South East Asia.
Additionally, studies project that approximately 1.6 million workers may be displaced by AI technologies by 2026, with high-skill and middle-skill occupations particularly vulnerable.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Roy Otsuka, Vice President, Asia Pacific, CoachHub discussing
strategies to bridge the AI Skills Gap while overcoming employee fears about AI integration with empowerment, while navigating AI adoption challenges across industries in South East Asia.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738923926_Gazafamily.jpg)
A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins
They express excitement about going home, plans for tough days ahead, and the fear and hardship endured during 15 months of war.
Sun Feb 09 2025
![Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738556758_Kibatimarket.jpg)
Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025
![Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738723059_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plans are likely to heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738228703_PotomacRiver.jpg)
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![Six feared buried alive in Miri landslide Six feared buried alive in Miri landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738110678_tanahruntuhKampu.jpg)
Six feared buried alive in Miri landslide
The landslide occurred in Kampung Lereng Bukit in Miri, Sarawak early this morning.
Wed Jan 29 2025
![As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737961536_PalestiniansGaza.jpg)
As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack
The sight of Gazans returning to the remains of their homes, left some Israelis in nearby communities worried about their future.
Wed Jan 29 2025
![Why Trump proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells in the region Why Trump proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells in the region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737943910_palestinianGazah.jpg)
Why Trump proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells in the region
The proposal raises fears among Gaza's 2.3 million Palestinians of being forced out of the coastal strip.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737943910_palestinianGazah.jpg)
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back
A Hamas official echoed long-standing Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736559576_losangeles.jpg)
Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten
Some residents fear about unequal resource allocation post-fire.
Sat Jan 11 2025
![US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41735875474_TeslaCybertruck.jpg)
US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion
An explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas raise fears of more threats in a month packed with large-scale public events.
Fri Jan 03 2025
![Trump says he wants retribution. Some critics fear he will use the IRS to get it. Trump says he wants retribution. Some critics fear he will use the IRS to get it.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump says he wants retribution. Some critics fear he will use the IRS to get it.
Critics of Donald Trump, including ex-officials, are securing their tax records, fearing investigations if he returns to the White House.
Sun Dec 22 2024
![Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734673645_TBCHRISTMASDAMASCUS.jpg)
Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many
While many focus on Syrian refugees returning after Assad's 50-year rule ends, not everyone feels welcome in the new Syria.
Sun Dec 22 2024
![Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734425135_tbCycloneChido.jpg)
Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors
The storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa, which is France's poorest overseas territory.
Tue Dec 17 2024
![Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734341513_TBCHIDO.jpg)
Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte
Hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the worst cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean islands in nearly a century.
Mon Dec 16 2024