![Making Malaysia great in trade Making Malaysia great in trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660107965_HBREAKEKONOMINEGARA.jpg)
Making Malaysia great in trade
The lessons learned in 2022 provide more wisdom for MATRADE to advance Malaysia in international trade.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (PART 2) [COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (PART 2)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622689442_MobileLinkage.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (PART 2)
Technology and social media carry the potential for significant negative impacts and irreversibility at the individual and social level.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![Malaysia between China & US - walking the fine line between taking sides and being neutral Malaysia between China & US - walking the fine line between taking sides and being neutral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71617080797_kualalumpur.jpg)
Malaysia between China & US - walking the fine line between taking sides and being neutral
De-coupling is neither necessary nor desirable, especially given the complex of inter-dependent supply chain linkages in globalisation.
Thu Apr 22 2021
![Retain racial identity while unifying Malaysians - Academician Retain racial identity while unifying Malaysians - Academician](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600432118_DrMadelineBermaA.jpg)
Retain racial identity while unifying Malaysians - Academician
In line with the phrase 'unity in diversity', every citizen in the country needs to retain their cultural identity and not be forced to practice other cultures.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71606298614_BERLIN.jpg)
Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office
Europe is on high alert after suspected Islamist militants killed eight people in Paris, Nice and Vienna in recent weeks.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![2021 Budget should ensure job sustainability, says MPRC 2021 Budget should ensure job sustainability, says MPRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81604625030_BudgetAWANI.jpg)
2021 Budget should ensure job sustainability, says MPRC
Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corp (MPRC) deputy chief executive officer Mohd Yazid Ja'afar said the focus of the budget would be very much directed towards the wellbeing of the rakyat.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603177661_CHINA.jpg)
Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House
China's leadership could be handed the opportunity to boost its global standing as a champion for globalisation and multilateralism.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![Proposed economy recovery plan needs to aid micro, small businesses Proposed economy recovery plan needs to aid micro, small businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591320250_ZAKARIAHABDULRASHI.jpg)
Proposed economy recovery plan needs to aid micro, small businesses
SMEs accounted for 70 per cent of the country's 98.5 per cent of small and medium enterprises, and they were mainly involved in the services sector.
Fri Jun 05 2020
!['I will protect you!' Le Pen tells voters ahead of presidential election 'I will protect you!' Le Pen tells voters ahead of presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81492502462_MarineLePen.jpg)
'I will protect you!' Le Pen tells voters ahead of presidential election
Marine Le Pen sought to mobilise her supporters 6 days ahead of France's most unpredictable presidential election in decades by pledging to suspend all immigration and shield voters from globalisation
Tue Apr 18 2017
![Jack Ma calls on SMEs and youths to benefit from investments Jack Ma calls on SMEs and youths to benefit from investments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490272131_JackMa.jpg)
Jack Ma calls on SMEs and youths to benefit from investments
The founder of Alibaba and Malaysian government digital economic advisor, Jack Ma today stressed that globalisation should be mobilised by the people for SMEs and young people to reap the benefits.
Thu Mar 23 2017
![Globalisation does have its good side, says Salleh Globalisation does have its good side, says Salleh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469940707_DSDrSallehSaid.jpg)
Globalisation does have its good side, says Salleh
Globalisation does have its good side and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad needs to wake up to the reality of this 'new world', says Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak.
Sun Jan 08 2017
![Johor UMNO proposed UMNO offers 'Agenda Melayu Maju' Johor UMNO proposed UMNO offers 'Agenda Melayu Maju'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61480662702_UMNO.jpg)
Johor UMNO proposed UMNO offers 'Agenda Melayu Maju'
Johor UMNO Social Media chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said, the Malays were facing extraordinary challenges, among others the globalisation wave, modernisation, and the advancement of the digital world.
Fri Dec 02 2016
![Malay youths should master Data Science - Najib Malay youths should master Data Science - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61480233022_NajibTunRazakGPMS.jpg)
Malay youths should master Data Science - Najib
Najib Tun Razak says they should also master in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to become professionals, like scientists, which would be much needed in future.
Sun Nov 27 2016
![Adat Perpatih should keep up with times Adat Perpatih should keep up with times](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479206059_adatperpatih.jpg)
Adat Perpatih should keep up with times
The Adat Perpatih is becoming obsolete due to the great challenges in the era of globalisation, according to assistant curator of the Adat Perpatih Unit, Antiquities Division, Negeri Sembilan Museum B
Tue Nov 15 2016
![ICT industry stays resilient, growth momentum to continue ICT industry stays resilient, growth momentum to continue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71451135502_OnlineBusiness.jpg)
ICT industry stays resilient, growth momentum to continue
The industry's growth momentum is projected to continue driven by the intensification of digitisation processes.
Sat Jul 09 2016