AWANI Tonight: Unhealthy eating... but not by choice
Lower-income Malaysians are being increasingly drawn to unhealthy food choices, according to a study by the Khazanah Research Institute. Astro AWANI delves into the state of Malaysia's food environment and explores ways to address nutritional inequality.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10 3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717563657_KWSPAkaun.jpg)
3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10
These withdrawals can be accommodated by EPF's current cash balance, net cash inflows from contributions, maturities and investment income.
Thu Jun 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: Multidimensional Poverty Index helps govt address needs of low-income households - Nurul Izzah
The use of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) helps policymakers to better understand the real needs of low-income households, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713252965_Bidenjpg.jpg)
Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns
Joe Biden drew a $400,000 wage as US president, while Jill Biden earned $85,985 from her job teaching English at a community college.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health [COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/71528982997_JuadahRaya.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health
Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Govt plans to focus on non-tax revenue to increase national income - PM Govt plans to focus on non-tax revenue to increase national income - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711436002_TBanwaribrahimj.jpg)
Govt plans to focus on non-tax revenue to increase national income - PM
Non-tax revenue consists mainly of licenses and permits, petroleum royalty, interest and returns on investment.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![What's Trump worth? A look at his assets and income What's Trump worth? A look at his assets and income](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
What's Trump worth? A look at his assets and income
Donald Trump faces a Monday deadline to post a bond covering a $454 million civil judgment against him in a New York state case.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700525942_ShifaHospital.jpg)
Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries
Most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Gutsy woman excels in farming, rakes in lucrative income Gutsy woman excels in farming, rakes in lucrative income](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709872784_TBTEBUTELURjpg.jpg)
Gutsy woman excels in farming, rakes in lucrative income
Rosmarizan Mohd Bakari cultivates 50 acres of padi land in Pasir Puteh, while also starting to cultivate sugarcane near her home in Ketereh.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Check travel restriction status before travelling abroad - IRB Check travel restriction status before travelling abroad - IRB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461058207_IncomeTax.jpg)
Check travel restriction status before travelling abroad - IRB
If taxpayers have tax arrears records and are subject to travel restrictions, they are requested to make a payment or contact IRB office.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706497111_TBSTRjpg.jpg)
Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today
The STR Phase 1 payment has been increased by govt to RM500 for recipients in the household category with an income of RM2,500 and below.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Ukraine's Zelenskiy publishes income as part of transparency drive Ukraine's Zelenskiy publishes income as part of transparency drive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686806640_VolodymyrZelenskyy.jpg)
Ukraine's Zelenskiy publishes income as part of transparency drive
Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for public officials to disclose incomes as part of efforts to increase transparency and eliminate corruption.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Take opportunity to voluntarily declare income before SVDP 2.0 ends - CTIM Take opportunity to voluntarily declare income before SVDP 2.0 ends - CTIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461058207_IncomeTax.jpg)
Take opportunity to voluntarily declare income before SVDP 2.0 ends - CTIM
Those who voluntarily come forward during the SVDP 2.0 period would not face any legal actions such as penalties and audit examinations.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Court set March 1 for update on Rosmah’s new representation to drop 17 charges Court set March 1 for update on Rosmah’s new representation to drop 17 charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702448840_TBROSMAHMANSORj.jpg)
Court set March 1 for update on Rosmah’s new representation to drop 17 charges
The representation involved 12 money laundering charges amounting to RM7,097,750 and five charges of failing to declare her income to IRB.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704340094_TBPADUjpg.jpg)
PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts
The unmarried professionals residing in the capital city with a gross monthly income of more than RM5,000, categorised as the M40, are often left out from receiving government assistance because they
Thu Jan 04 2024