![Social activist 'Uncle Kentang' hopes Commonwealth Award can inspire others Social activist 'Uncle Kentang' hopes Commonwealth Award can inspire others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/51549353230_KuanCheeHeng.jpg)
Social activist 'Uncle Kentang' hopes Commonwealth Award can inspire others
Kuan is the fourth Malaysian to receive the honour since its inception in 2018.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Timeline: A year in the COVID-19 vaccine scheme COVAX Timeline: A year in the COVID-19 vaccine scheme COVAX](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618986113_COVAX.jpg)
Timeline: A year in the COVID-19 vaccine scheme COVAX
Here's a look at progress since its inception.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![AKPK helps 32,349 individuals settle debts totalling RM1.5 bln AKPK helps 32,349 individuals settle debts totalling RM1.5 bln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71593748680_AKPK.jpg)
AKPK helps 32,349 individuals settle debts totalling RM1.5 bln
Azaddin said since its inception in 2006, the agency had extended its financial advisory services to over 1.2 million people.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![PNB will continue to focus on long-term strategy - Zeti PNB will continue to focus on long-term strategy - Zeti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608694680_PNB.jpg)
PNB will continue to focus on long-term strategy - Zeti
The 4.25 sen of income distribution marked the lowest payout since the ASB's inception in 1990.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![World Economic Forum moved to Singapore over coronavirus concerns World Economic Forum moved to Singapore over coronavirus concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607397858_WEF.jpg)
World Economic Forum moved to Singapore over coronavirus concerns
It is only the second time the event will be hosted outside Switzerland since its inception in 1971.
Tue Dec 08 2020
!['All my love, Elliot': Actor Page comes out as transgender 'All my love, Elliot': Actor Page comes out as transgender](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71606877023_Elliotpage.jpg)
'All my love, Elliot': Actor Page comes out as transgender
Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, the star of Juno, Inception and The Umbrella Academy, came out as transgender Tuesday in an announcement greeted as a watershed moment for the trans community.
Wed Dec 02 2020
!['Tenet' tops $300 million globally, but domestic box office is in crisis mode 'Tenet' tops $300 million globally, but domestic box office is in crisis mode](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81601864861_TENET.jpg)
'Tenet' tops $300 million globally, but domestic box office is in crisis mode
Audiences seem hesitant to return to cinemas when coronavirus infection rates remain stubbornly high in the U.S.
Mon Oct 05 2020
![Government monitoring price of goods since inception of MCO, says minister Government monitoring price of goods since inception of MCO, says minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589407788_MenteriPerdagangan.jpg)
Government monitoring price of goods since inception of MCO, says minister
There were complaints received that the government was slow in controlling the prices of essential goods ahead of Aidilfitri.
Wed May 20 2020
![Faiz Subri's a step away from Puskas Award glory Faiz Subri's a step away from Puskas Award glory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71483878128_MohdFaizSubri.jpg)
Faiz Subri's a step away from Puskas Award glory
Since the 2009 inception of the FIFA Puskas Award, only three Asian players have been listed among the top 10 nominees to date, with Malaysia's Mohd Faiz Subri going a step further after being listed
Sun Jan 08 2017
![PAU2016: Wanita determined to continue to be fortress for party - Shahrizat PAU2016: Wanita determined to continue to be fortress for party - Shahrizat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41480759329_PAU.jpg)
PAU2016: Wanita determined to continue to be fortress for party - Shahrizat
Shahrizat said loyalty was the main pillar of the Wanita's struggles and the principle of wala' (fidelity) had been the practice of the wing's movement since UMNO's inception.
Sat Dec 03 2016
![Noh Omar questions Selangor's move to abolish Bumiputera discount Noh Omar questions Selangor's move to abolish Bumiputera discount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436750169_NohOmar.jpg)
Noh Omar questions Selangor's move to abolish Bumiputera discount
Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar says DAP had from its inception been known to propagate the concept of equality for all races.
Fri Sep 02 2016
![Hockey: Penang, Melaka win first ever Sukma gold medals Hockey: Penang, Melaka win first ever Sukma gold medals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469896449_SukmaHokiPPinang.jpg)
Hockey: Penang, Melaka win first ever Sukma gold medals
Penang and Melaka made history at the Sarawak Hockey Stadium when they bagged their first ever Sukma gold medal since the inception of the Games in 1986.
Sat Jul 30 2016
![BAM apologises for disappointment in World Championships BAM apologises for disappointment in World Championships](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/81409532077_295x200.jpg)
BAM apologises for disappointment in World Championships
The performance shown by the national squad was disappointing since Malaysia has failed to win a world title since the inception of the tournament in 1977.
Mon Sep 01 2014
![Lucid dreamers may be better problem solvers - Study Lucid dreamers may be better problem solvers - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/51407977000_295x200.jpg)
Lucid dreamers may be better problem solvers - Study
Researchers have concluded that lucid dreamers exhibit better problem solving abilities in their day-to-day lives.
Thu Aug 14 2014
![18th World Kite Festival takes off 18th World Kite Festival takes off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/71361612223_295x200.jpg)
18th World Kite Festival takes off
For the first time since its inception in 1995, an Asean inter-school competition were introduced.
Sat Feb 23 2013