![Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717157054_Australiacoffeec.jpg)
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717039024_tbElminaBusinessPa.jpg)
Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact
This includes development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Thu May 30 2024
![Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713510828_publichealthWEF.jpg)
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
![More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
![Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708940312_TBFAHMI.jpg)
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G Consistency Score at 97.29 per cent according to Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686329943_genericvaksin.jpg)
COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally
One of the big benefits that came from the pandemic was this huge global investment in infrastructure, said John Sillitoe.
Sat Jan 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain [COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689560703_TBdoctor.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain
The perplexing phenomenon widely recognised as "brain drain" has burgeoned into an all-encompassing challenge globally.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Soccer - Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78 Soccer - Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704772988_TBFranzBeckenbauer.jpg)
Soccer - Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer bestrode the sport as player, coach, pundit and administrator more than half a century and was widely admired globally.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Japan Airlines estimates loss of about $105 mil from collision Japan Airlines estimates loss of about $105 mil from collision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704275332_JapanCoastGuardai.jpg)
Japan Airlines estimates loss of about $105 mil from collision
It was the first-ever hull loss globally for the A350 model, according to Aviation Safety Network.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![New youth age limit to enhance their maturity level - Experts New youth age limit to enhance their maturity level - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703216945_HANNAHYEOH.jpg)
New youth age limit to enhance their maturity level - Experts
There is no universally agreed international definition of the youth age group. Globally, the average age for 'youth' is between 15 and 30.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702464341_TBDOSM.jpg)
Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM
Based on the Malaysia Gender Gap Index score for 2022, Malaysia is ranked 93rd out of 146 countries globally.
Wed Dec 13 2023
AWANI Review: Think City: Breathing new life into urban cores
Urban centres globally, including Malaysia, have suffered decline over the years, as businesses and residents shift to suburbs and new business districts. Think City's Hamdan Abdul Majeed discusses efforts to combat stagnation, revitalise inner cities, and transform them into thriving hubs once more.
Sat Nov 11 2023
![North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684135761_NorthKoreanflag.jpg)
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer's trials, treatments Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer's trials, treatments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697803162_TBOskarHillerstrom.jpg)
Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer's trials, treatments
Down syndrome affects 400,000 people in the United States and more than 6 million globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
![London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697802330_TBPointeBlackballet.jpg)
London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
The iconic image of a ballet dancer remains light-skinned, even though the artform has expanded globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023