![Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720523715_AnwarIbrahimMajli.jpg)
Implementation of MADANI Economy beginning to bear fruit - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the highest achievement with direct investment approved in 2023 was RM329.5 bln.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![PM congratulates King on his birthday PM congratulates King on his birthday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717383878_AgongAnwar.jpg)
PM congratulates King on his birthday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his highest congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on His Majesty's official birthday today.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar
India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country's highest ever temperature.
Fri May 31 2024
![Rapid Rail records over one million passengers, highest in history Rapid Rail records over one million passengers, highest in history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666793165_RapidRailSdnBhd.jpg)
Rapid Rail records over one million passengers, highest in history
According to Rapid Rail, the public transport operator hit their target six months earlier than expected.
Fri May 31 2024
![India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
![Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691662695_midfresearch.jpg)
Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research
The sectors with the highest net foreign inflows last week were transportation and logistics (RM221.4 million), MIDF Research said.
Mon May 27 2024
![Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716444026_EldoradoPark.jpg)
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
![Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10 Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715835340_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed to face off in two debates, setting up the highest stakes moments yet of the race for the White House.
Thu May 16 2024
![Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715768669_RompaksamunGangg.jpg)
Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years
Selangor recorded highest number of sexual crimes in the country over past three years, with 90 pct of the perpetrators being locals.
Wed May 15 2024
![Civil servants to get over 13pct pay increase, highest in history - PM Civil servants to get over 13pct pay increase, highest in history - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714534983_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Civil servants to get over 13pct pay increase, highest in history - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase would involve an allocation of over RM10 billion.
Wed May 01 2024
![Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714449337_tbMountRuangvolcan.jpg)
Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest
Authorities raised the alert level to the highest following the morning eruption, urging residents not to get near the volcano.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Revised SSPA will be the best ever introduced - PM Revised SSPA will be the best ever introduced - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714043953_SistemSaraanPerkhi.jpg)
Revised SSPA will be the best ever introduced - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the revised SSPA will also see the highest financial implication ever involved.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![MH17 strengthens Dr Rabi'ah's resolve to serve as forensic dentist MH17 strengthens Dr Rabi'ah's resolve to serve as forensic dentist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713933864_Rabiah.jpg)
MH17 strengthens Dr Rabi'ah's resolve to serve as forensic dentist
Dr Rabi'ah Al-Dawiyah Rahmat said dental evidence in forensic identification can bring the fastest results and highest rate of success.
Wed Apr 24 2024