AWANI Tonight: New Zealand charity unknowingly gives out meth-laced sweets
New Zealand police are urgently tracking down sweets containing "potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine" that were unknowingly distributed by a charity.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722340937_unbanked.jpg)
Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy
1.4 billion people lack access to financial resources, highlighting a significant gap in financial inclusion in developing economies.
Sat Aug 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Rising late-stage cancer detection, what needs to change?
Clinical Lecturer and General and Colorectal Surgeon from UiTM, Dr Siti Mayuha Rusli says the rise in late-stage cancer detection is due to lack of awareness on early stage screening.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721809529_TBSpaceX.jpg)
Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel
Internet connectivity in Gaza is poor because of the lack of power and fuel to operate provider centres.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721359837_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Man remanded for six days over poisoned snacks incident Man remanded for six days over poisoned snacks incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Man remanded for six days over poisoned snacks incident
The man has been remanded to help in the investigation into the case of two brothers who consumed snacks laced with rat poison.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720603704_AkmalNasrullahMohd.jpg)
Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities
Cryptocurrency miners steal electricity, believing it can't be detected due to the lack of meters on their premises.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Atlet wanita Brunei raih emas kejohanan wusyu di China Atlet wanita Brunei raih emas kejohanan wusyu di China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718952476_BasmaLachkar.jpg)
Atlet wanita Brunei raih emas kejohanan wusyu di China
Atlet Brunei, Basma Lachkar berjaya meraih pingat emas dalam Kejohanan Wusyu Universiti Asia 2024 di Harbin, China pada Khamis.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664184363_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause
The lack of any police or rule of law in the area makes it very dangerous to move goods there, UN says.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![UNICEF finds 90 pct of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth UNICEF finds 90 pct of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694735263_UNICEFlogo.jpg)
UNICEF finds 90 pct of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth
In the Gaza Strip, months of hostilities and restrictions on humanitarian aid have collapsed the food and health systems, UNICEF said.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714520567_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken
Antony Blinken warns an Israeli attack could create an insurgency by failing to kill all Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city.
Mon May 13 2024
![Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703321425_TBDZULKEFLYAHMAD.jpg)
Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister says any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Lelaki Pakistan kekal dipenjara 12 tahun, 5 sebatan rogol budak dilacur bapa Lelaki Pakistan kekal dipenjara 12 tahun, 5 sebatan rogol budak dilacur bapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713241051_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Lelaki Pakistan kekal dipenjara 12 tahun, 5 sebatan rogol budak dilacur bapa
Seorang lelaki warga Pakistan kekal dihukum penjara 12 tahun berhubung kes merogol kanak-kanak perempuan berusia 11 tahun, yang dilacurkan bapanya.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712217852_TBAlShifajpg.jpg)
Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation
The lack of a clear way out of the conflict, is leaving Israel increasingly isolated.
Sat Apr 06 2024