![[COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems [COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81604131128_KesihatanBUDGET.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems
Improving health literacy is essential to reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![[COLUMNIST] How Qatar flourished in food security despite geographical and geopolitical challenges [COLUMNIST] How Qatar flourished in food security despite geographical and geopolitical challenges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656395611_TBGANDUM.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] How Qatar flourished in food security despite geographical and geopolitical challenges
As Malaysia has growing concerns over our food security status, should we then be following Qatar's path in improving food security?
Fri Jun 07 2024
![South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715231424_yoonsukyeol.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
![Efficient civil service key to improving economic landscape - PM Efficient civil service key to improving economic landscape - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715056647_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Efficient civil service key to improving economic landscape - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the nation's economic landscape will significantly improve if civil servants are efficient in their duties.
Tue May 07 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
It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704763382_TBKimYoJong.jpg)
North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently
Kim Yo Jong said improving bilateral relations between both countries will depend on whether Japan can make practical political decisions.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Ending Tuberculosis: Enhancing Prevention, Improving Diagnosis, and Incentivizing Treatment [COLUMNIST] Ending Tuberculosis: Enhancing Prevention, Improving Diagnosis, and Incentivizing Treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709881485_tuberculosis.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Ending Tuberculosis: Enhancing Prevention, Improving Diagnosis, and Incentivizing Treatment
With enhanced prevention, improved diagnosis and incentivised treatment, the target of ending tuberculosis is achievable.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![King's Harald's health is improving - Norwegian Royal Palace King's Harald's health is improving - Norwegian Royal Palace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709179535_KingHaraldNorway.jpg)
King's Harald's health is improving - Norwegian Royal Palace
Norwegian King Harald V who is currently undergoing treatment at Sultanah Maliha Hospital (HSM) in Langkawi, Malaysia is recovering from an infection, said the Norwegian Royal Palace.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436881011_BALIKKAMPUNG.jpg)
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![Sabah latest state to be hit, situation in Kelantan improving Sabah latest state to be hit, situation in Kelantan improving](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703057371_banjir.jpg)
Sabah latest state to be hit, situation in Kelantan improving
Families were housed at relief centres after their homes were flooded following a heavy downpour late yesterday evening.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work? Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702548274_TBFirefighters.jpg)
Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?
Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![PM Anwar wants more efforts taken to promote Malaysian goods PM Anwar wants more efforts taken to promote Malaysian goods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702552482_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar wants more efforts taken to promote Malaysian goods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advised Malaysian goods producers to continue improving the quality of products to compete with foreign companies.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Number of flood victims drops in Terengganu, Kelantan, unchanged in Selangor Number of flood victims drops in Terengganu, Kelantan, unchanged in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701138818_TBbanjirjpg.jpg)
Number of flood victims drops in Terengganu, Kelantan, unchanged in Selangor
In Terengganu, the flood situation is improving as only 40 people from 10 families are still taking shelter at three relief centres.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![GP Malaysia draws 182,912 spectators, SIC to focus on improving track surface GP Malaysia draws 182,912 spectators, SIC to focus on improving track surface](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699846731_GrandPrix.jpg)
GP Malaysia draws 182,912 spectators, SIC to focus on improving track surface
SIC will now focus on making the track better based on the recommendations of Dorna Sports and the International Motorcycle Federation.
Mon Nov 13 2023