Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty [COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717149476_Israelistrike.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty
The atrocities that have become commonplace in Palestine proves to be a wake-up call on ideas of politics and governance.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 2) - Leadership Transition Lessons for Malaysia?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Wed May 15 2024
![Four lessons from Jane Goodall as the renowned primatologist turns 90 Four lessons from Jane Goodall as the renowned primatologist turns 90](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712304755_JaneGoodall.jpg)
Four lessons from Jane Goodall as the renowned primatologist turns 90
Jane Goodall reflects on the resilience of nature and how technology and tradition can both support conservation efforts.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![Anwar's administration offers vital lessons to the West, Global South - Dr Steinbock Anwar's administration offers vital lessons to the West, Global South - Dr Steinbock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701838480_DanSteinbock.jpg)
Anwar's administration offers vital lessons to the West, Global South - Dr Steinbock
According to Dr Dan Steinbock, when the international environment is fragmented, it fosters divisive forces domestically as well.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Cyclone Freddy teaches deadly lessons on storm warnings, city sprawl Cyclone Freddy teaches deadly lessons on storm warnings, city sprawl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679298778_MALAWI.jpg)
Cyclone Freddy teaches deadly lessons on storm warnings, city sprawl
The storm was deadly in Malawi, where at least 447 were killed, while Mozambique recorded 76 deaths.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![California shooting suspect was regular at Monterey Park dance studio California shooting suspect was regular at Monterey Park dance studio](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674525958_CALIFORNIA.jpg)
California shooting suspect was regular at Monterey Park dance studio
Huu Can Tran had been a regular at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, giving informal lessons and even meeting his ex-wife at the venue.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![Making Malaysia great in trade Making Malaysia great in trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660107965_HBREAKEKONOMINEGARA.jpg)
Making Malaysia great in trade
The lessons learned in 2022 provide more wisdom for MATRADE to advance Malaysia in international trade.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Let's Talk: Lessons from South Asia
The search for harmony provides opportunities for South East Asia to look to South Asia for pointers at development and social cohesion.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![From the debris of shattered Ukraine, the healing song of children From the debris of shattered Ukraine, the healing song of children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71659100588_Borodianka.jpg)
From the debris of shattered Ukraine, the healing song of children
Shevchenko holds her music lessons, for the children who returned after Borodianka was wrested back from Russian occupation on April 1.
Sun Jul 31 2022
!['Lessons learned', but no details of royal review of Meghan bullying claims 'Lessons learned', but no details of royal review of Meghan bullying claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/71561473191_HarryMeghan.jpg)
'Lessons learned', but no details of royal review of Meghan bullying claims
Bullying allegations against Meghan Markle have led to changes to the royal family's PR policy.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654134825_TAIWAN.jpg)
More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat
From tour guides to tattoo artists, some in Taiwan are taking shooting lessons for the first time in their lives.
Thu Jun 02 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Sri Lanka's economic crisis and lessons to be learnt [COLUMNIST] Sri Lanka's economic crisis and lessons to be learnt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650525914_SriLanka.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sri Lanka's economic crisis and lessons to be learnt
The main blame for the mess in Sri Lanka should be placed not only on the shoulders of corrupt leaders but the people who elected them.
Thu Apr 28 2022
![Now anyone can try their hand at pro-level cheffing thanks to streaming sites Now anyone can try their hand at pro-level cheffing thanks to streaming sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649414722_COOKING.jpg)
Now anyone can try their hand at pro-level cheffing thanks to streaming sites
Does it make sense to be giving professional-level cooking lessons to kitchen amateurs?
Sat Apr 09 2022
![Over two million secondary school students begin in-person classes today Over two million secondary school students begin in-person classes today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649087280_DRMOHDRADZIMDJID.jpg)
Over two million secondary school students begin in-person classes today
A total of 2,060,997 secondary school students nationwide began face-to-face lessons today after undergoing home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) for two weeks from March 21.
Mon Apr 04 2022