![[COLUMNIST] The MIDF and the planned Rafah assault [COLUMNIST] The MIDF and the planned Rafah assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714032172_Rafahjpg.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The MIDF and the planned Rafah assault
With the planned Rafah assault possibly due in May, the need for a MIDF has become all the more imperative and cogent.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Redefining Leadership in Malaysian Higher Education: A Call for Integrity and Accountability [COLUMNIST] Redefining Leadership in Malaysian Higher Education: A Call for Integrity and Accountability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712154369_Digitalclassroom.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Redefining Leadership in Malaysian Higher Education: A Call for Integrity and Accountability
It is imperative for academics who have traditionally shied away from leadership roles to step forward, embrace the mantle of leadership.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703046953_TBPalestinianmourns.jpg)
Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the humanitarian catastrophe in besieged Gaza was getting worse.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Overqualified for their jobs, or underqualified as graduates? [COLUMNIST] Overqualified for their jobs, or underqualified as graduates?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634878208_Graduate.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Overqualified for their jobs, or underqualified as graduates?
It is imperative to start focusing on the problem and make credible changes.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Gaza: Immediate and permanent ceasefire is imperative - PM Gaza: Immediate and permanent ceasefire is imperative - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709685785_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Gaza: Immediate and permanent ceasefire is imperative - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the end of Israel occupation of the Palestinian territories is fundamental for a viable two-state solution.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative [COLUMNIST] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative
Through technology, collaboration, and a focus on local well-being, the palm oil industry can advance toward sustainability.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project [COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701249164_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project
The imperative for Anwar and his government is to balance immediate regional cooperation goals with a clear-eyed assessment of the long-term national interests.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Defence minister highlights Malaysia's stance on Gaza conflict during ADMM meeting Defence minister highlights Malaysia's stance on Gaza conflict during ADMM meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700035611_tbDefenseMinisterM.jpg)
Defence minister highlights Malaysia's stance on Gaza conflict during ADMM meeting
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the imperative need to halt further loss of life, suffering, and destruction.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![King calls on Malaysia’s workforce, talents to make lifelong learning a priority King calls on Malaysia’s workforce, talents to make lifelong learning a priority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698651587_TBagong.jpg)
King calls on Malaysia’s workforce, talents to make lifelong learning a priority
His Majesty said it is imperative for the government and industry players to work together to expand learning and development opportunities.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: The Inevitable Cloud Migration in Banking
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: The Inevitable Cloud Migration in Banking
The changing market landscape makes cloud migration imperative for banks to ensure scalability and meet evolving consumer needs. Collaboration between CFO and CIO/CTO is crucial to align investment strategies and successfully transition to the cloud. Full discussion with Group Managing Director of Silverlake Axis, Andrew Tan.
#NotepadWithIbrahimSani
The changing market landscape makes cloud migration imperative for banks to ensure scalability and meet evolving consumer needs. Collaboration between CFO and CIO/CTO is crucial to align investment strategies and successfully transition to the cloud. Full discussion with Group Managing Director of Silverlake Axis, Andrew Tan.
#NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Wed Jun 14 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678189270_hacker.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia
From cybercrime to data breaches and malicious activities, these challenges demand immediate action.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative - WHO's Tedros Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative - WHO's Tedros](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678687203_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative - WHO's Tedros
WHO remains committed to finding how the COVID-19 virus arose, to understand it's origins and explore all hypotheses, Tedros said.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Malaysia has strong, imperative commitment to Asean, China - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia has strong, imperative commitment to Asean, China - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675099718_TengkuZafrulMITI.jpg)
Malaysia has strong, imperative commitment to Asean, China - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul also highlighted that China was Malaysia's top investor last year, with investments worth RM55.4 billion.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Malaysia-South Korea FTA establishment imperative to deepen economic ties - South Korean Ambassador Malaysia-South Korea FTA establishment imperative to deepen economic ties - South Korean Ambassador](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664424902_LeeChiBeom.jpg)
Malaysia-South Korea FTA establishment imperative to deepen economic ties - South Korean Ambassador
The urge for both Malaysia and South Korea to establish the bilateral FTA has become imperative in order to further deepen the existing economic ties.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Include PwDs as part of global crisis response plan - US special advisor Sara Minkara Include PwDs as part of global crisis response plan - US special advisor Sara Minkara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663244353_RasAdibaRadzi.jpg)
Include PwDs as part of global crisis response plan - US special advisor Sara Minkara
As COVID-19 continues to have wide-reaching impacts, it is imperative for the global community to include PwDs as part of the crisis response plan.
Thu Sep 15 2022