![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads [COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521522953_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads
Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Soccer - With holograms, AI and big data, football front and centre in tech race Soccer - With holograms, AI and big data, football front and centre in tech race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720422535_Euro.jpg)
Soccer - With holograms, AI and big data, football front and centre in tech race
The tool cannot replicate fatigue or the psychological pressure of a shootout situation, but could improve players' level of preparedness.
Sat Jul 13 2024
![Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720516537_heatstrokealert.jpg)
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games? Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720174957_TheEiffelTower.jpg)
Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?
Pollution levels in the River Seine have raised health concerns for athletes.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720171204_WhittierAlaskaU.jpg)
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719481923_sudan.jpg)
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Fadillah ketuai delegasi ke UK, hadiri London Climate Action Week 2024 Fadillah ketuai delegasi ke UK, hadiri London Climate Action Week 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717917584_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Fadillah ketuai delegasi ke UK, hadiri London Climate Action Week 2024
Fadillah dijangka menghadiri London Climate Action Week 2024 dan akan menyampaikan ucaptama dalam sesi High-Level Dialogue on Coal Phase-Out.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative
Where do our perceptions of refugees come from, and are they based in truth? How do these stereotypes influence refugee-related policies in Malaysia, and what steps can be taken to address negative stereotypes both in public discourse and at the policy level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Melati Nungsari, Associate Professor of Economics at the Asia School of Business and Faculty Director at the ASEAN Research Center, and Rachel Decruz Senior Research Associate at the ASEAN Research Center, about their research on understanding refugee stereotypes. #WorldRefugeeDay
Fri Jun 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Sabah GLC/SB: A Ticking Timebomb? [COLUMNIST] Sabah GLC/SB: A Ticking Timebomb?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718356047_DUNSabah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sabah GLC/SB: A Ticking Timebomb?
Much has been discussed concerning the issues plaguing government linked/investment companies and statutory bodies in Malaysia, along with the critical reforms needed, at least on national level.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718175643_ASEANflag.jpg)
ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 2024
![WIDER IMAGE - For islanders, India's election is about climate change, survival WIDER IMAGE - For islanders, India's election is about climate change, survival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717150880_ferry.jpg)
WIDER IMAGE - For islanders, India's election is about climate change, survival
The residents of Ghoramara are fighting to save their homes from disappearing into the sea in the face of rising sea levels.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716195761_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting
Of the 72 pct of the earth's surface covered by water, only one pct is accessible and useable for drinking water and sanitation needs.
Mon May 20 2024
![THSS: Bertemakan ‘Revolu-sihat’, ini senarai lagu tugasan peserta minggu ke-2 THSS: Bertemakan ‘Revolu-sihat’, ini senarai lagu tugasan peserta minggu ke-2](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716021611_THSS.jpg)
THSS: Bertemakan ‘Revolu-sihat’, ini senarai lagu tugasan peserta minggu ke-2
Menerusi segmen akhir, L U S M atau Level Up Satu Minggu telah mengumumkan kesemua peserta mempunyai lagu untuk dibawa ke minggu seterusnya. Senarai lagu minggu ke-2
Sat May 18 2024
![Flash floods: 282 evacuated in Perak, Kedah Flash floods: 282 evacuated in Perak, Kedah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715906039_KEDAH.jpg)
Flash floods: 282 evacuated in Perak, Kedah
The continuous heavy rain last night also caused water levels of Sungai Kerian in Selama and Sungai Perak to rise, reaching alert levels.
Fri May 17 2024