![Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41711929495_FukushimaDaiichi.jpg)
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the USD/MYR would linger near its immediate support level of RM4.40 today.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Ringgit on non-stop rally for 11 straight days vs US dollar Ringgit on non-stop rally for 11 straight days vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669082076_TBRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit on non-stop rally for 11 straight days vs US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid believes the ringgit versus US dollar is on track to move towards its current support level of RM4.40.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Search for evidence relating to Nur Farah Kartini's case suspended due to bad weather - Police Search for evidence relating to Nur Farah Kartini's case suspended due to bad weather - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721381607_UnitSiasatanForens.jpg)
Search for evidence relating to Nur Farah Kartini's case suspended due to bad weather - Police
Police said the water level of the river at the location had risen by more than one metre.
Fri Jul 19 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
![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
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 2] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: Human Development Report [Part 1] — Gridlock on Global Challenges
The latest United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report has revealed a troubling trend: Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-pandemic level of progress. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711682707_BazaarRamadan.jpg)
Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN
The level of awareness among traders at the Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars in Melaka to display price tags on their goods has increased
Fri Mar 29 2024
Consider This: War on Gaza (Part 1) - Palestine & the Global Gender Justice Agenda
This #InternationalWomensDay2024 #IWD2024 we're reminded of the resilience and strength of Palestinian women who have borne the brunt of the war on Gaza. According to the UN, two mothers lose their lives every hour in Gaza. Women and children make up 70% of fatalities, and elderly women-particularly those with disabilities-face the highest level of negligence and violence. Is the war on Gaza a feminist issue? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ruhana Padzil, Coordinator of the Gender Studies Programme at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Consider This: Overeducation (Part 2) - Educational Aspirations, Economic Realities
A growing cohort of fresh graduates poised to enter the job market, are instead choosing to 'boomerang' back to university for advanced degrees—Master's and PhDs—aiming to enhance their career prospects. However, this trend has led to the rise of 'overeducation,' where highly qualified individuals find themselves in jobs that do not match their level of education or fully utilise their advanced skills.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, who is the Provost and CEO at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, who is the Provost and CEO at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Consider This: Overeducation (Part 1) - Educational Aspirations, Economic Realities
A growing cohort of fresh graduates poised to enter the job market, are instead choosing to 'boomerang' back to university for advanced degrees—Master's and PhDs—aiming to enhance their career prospects. However, this trend has led to the rise of 'overeducation,' where highly qualified individuals find themselves in jobs that do not match their level of education or fully utilise their advanced skills.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute. He specialises in labour market analysis, focusing on youth unemployment issues and the career progression of tertiary-educated young workers in Malaysia.
Does this phenomenon point to a significant disconnect between the world of education and the world of work? And how does the pursuit of higher qualifications impact the expectations and realities of the job market for the younger generation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute. He specialises in labour market analysis, focusing on youth unemployment issues and the career progression of tertiary-educated young workers in Malaysia.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703130392_ShafeeAbdullah.jpg)
How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer
According to Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the sitting on every Pardons Board is conducted at a high level of secrecy.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Japan visitors narrowly miss pre-COVID total in Nov Japan visitors narrowly miss pre-COVID total in Nov](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620781886_OsakaJapan.jpg)
Japan visitors narrowly miss pre-COVID total in Nov
Japan aims to boost the number of tourists to above the 2019-level of 31.88 million people by 2025 and to 60 million by 2030.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702464341_TBDOSM.jpg)
Level of gender equality improved by 0.2 pct in 2022 - DOSM
Based on the Malaysia Gender Gap Index score for 2022, Malaysia is ranked 93rd out of 146 countries globally.
Wed Dec 13 2023