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
![[COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill [COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721310981_MalaysiaParliament.jpg)
[COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill
Third-party funding offers significant benefits, particularly in terms of access to justice, says UiTM Law Lecturer Mu'iz Razak.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719933977_TBKhooYingHooi.jpg)
UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government
Dr Ying Hooi is the first Malaysian to be officially appointed to the International Advisory Council (IAC).
Tue Jul 02 2024
Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714017629_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry
This comes after US lecturer Bruce Gilley's controversial statement that sparked public outcry and disrespected sentiments of the community.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712641245_PolisJohor.jpg)
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Move to launch journalism ethics manual timely - Lecturer Move to launch journalism ethics manual timely - Lecturer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707719984_journalist.jpg)
Move to launch journalism ethics manual timely - Lecturer
The move by the Ministry of Communications to launch a journalism ethics manual is considered relevant and timely taking into account the current trends in the emergence of various media platforms.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![Malaysia explores sending lecturers for TVET ToT in South Korea, Turkiye - Ahmad Zahid Malaysia explores sending lecturers for TVET ToT in South Korea, Turkiye - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698292426_AHMADZAHID.jpg)
Malaysia explores sending lecturers for TVET ToT in South Korea, Turkiye - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said these two countries have among the best and most experienced TVET institutions.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Lecturer loses over RM2.5 million to Macau Scam Lecturer loses over RM2.5 million to Macau Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684399650_MACAUSCAM.jpg)
Lecturer loses over RM2.5 million to Macau Scam
A female lecturer claimed to have lost over RM2.5 million after being deceived by a scammer who pretended to be an insurance agent early this year.
Thu May 18 2023
![University lecturer loses RM1.3 million to Macau Scam syndicate University lecturer loses RM1.3 million to Macau Scam syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658743544_TBKAMARUL.jpg)
University lecturer loses RM1.3 million to Macau Scam syndicate
A lecturer in Iskandar Puteri lost RM1.3 million after being deceived by a Macau scam syndicate.
Sun Jan 08 2023
![USM lecturer selected as mentor for UN's Space4Women programme USM lecturer selected as mentor for UN's Space4Women programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671615883_TBnorilmi.jpg)
USM lecturer selected as mentor for UN's Space4Women programme
The project aims to ensure equal inclusion and participation in space exploration, science, and technology to achieve the fourth SDG.
Wed Dec 21 2022
![University lecturer charged with making false claims University lecturer charged with making false claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633687570_kompleksmahkamahKL.jpg)
University lecturer charged with making false claims
A public university lecturer was charged today with nine counts of making false claims involving payments for rental of vehicles and purchase of geology equipment amounting to RM12,488, four years ago
Mon Sep 12 2022
![USM lecturer, sibling jailed three years for abuse of power, abetment USM lecturer, sibling jailed three years for abuse of power, abetment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660892921_PENGARAH.jpg)
USM lecturer, sibling jailed three years for abuse of power, abetment
A USM lecturer was sentenced to three years in prison and fined RM807,475 for abusing his position by approving his younger brother's company to supply various goods to the university.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71475709757_AhmadFauziIsmail.jpg)
Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC
Ahmad Fauzi said the university had nothing to do with the case, and the student was also from a different public university.
Thu Aug 18 2022