![[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia? [COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644380473_Gelandangan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024
![Malaysia strongly condemns attack by the Israeli regime during Eid Malaysia strongly condemns attack by the Israeli regime during Eid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712837466_tbHimpunanSolidarit.jpg)
Malaysia strongly condemns attack by the Israeli regime during Eid
Malaysia remains resolute in its pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict, which has claimed far too many lives.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641356476_penyeludupPATI.jpg)
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home
This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Making KL a regional startup hub [COLUMNIST] Making KL a regional startup hub](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Making KL a regional startup hub
Kuala Lumpur offers more than location, it also derives its longstanding kinship and history with these large economic blocs.
Wed May 31 2023
![Japan region taps toilet paper to help suicidal youth Japan region taps toilet paper to help suicidal youth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669375360_Yamanashi.jpg)
Japan region taps toilet paper to help suicidal youth
Authorities in central Japan are trying an unusual new approach to tackle the country's longstanding suicide problem.
Sun Nov 27 2022
![M'sia, US value longstanding ties, will continue working for prosperity and security M'sia, US value longstanding ties, will continue working for prosperity and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659435165_TBISMAILSABRINANCYPE.jpg)
M'sia, US value longstanding ties, will continue working for prosperity and security
Malaysia and the US value their longstanding bilateral ties and will continue working together on economic prosperity and security.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Sameh Hassan's visit to Malaysia to elevate further ties with Egypt Sameh Hassan's visit to Malaysia to elevate further ties with Egypt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/41568071156_TBSamehShoukry.jpg)
Sameh Hassan's visit to Malaysia to elevate further ties with Egypt
Saifuddin will hold a bilateral meeting with Sameh Shoukry to advance further the longstanding and multifaceted ties between both countries.
Mon Mar 14 2022
![Mismatch between wages and cost of living Mismatch between wages and cost of living](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465561680_PensionGeneric.jpg)
Mismatch between wages and cost of living
The mismatch between wages and cost of living has been a longstanding issue but shouldn't we start somewhere?
Wed Mar 24 2021
![Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm longstanding relations - Hishammuddin Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm longstanding relations - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614610086_IstanaNurulIman.jpg)
Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm longstanding relations - Hishammuddin
Hishammuddin said today he had an audience with Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman, and several meetings with Datuk Seri Setia Erywan in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Mon Mar 01 2021
![M'sia among top five non-EU countries sending students to UK, says Charles Hay M'sia among top five non-EU countries sending students to UK, says Charles Hay](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599208666_CharlesHay.jpg)
M'sia among top five non-EU countries sending students to UK, says Charles Hay
This is a testament of the strong education link which is a key pillar in the longstanding relationship between both countries.
Fri Sep 04 2020
![Philippines scolds CBS over 'Madam Secretary' teaser Philippines scolds CBS over 'Madam Secretary' teaser](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51488013884_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
Philippines scolds CBS over 'Madam Secretary' teaser
In a letter to CBS, the embassy complained of a "highly negative portrayal" it said "tarnishes the Philippines' longstanding advocacy for women's rights and gender equality".
Thu Mar 09 2017
![Obama ends 20-year-old immigration policy for Cuban migrants Obama ends 20-year-old immigration policy for Cuban migrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484307673_950x600.jpg)
Obama ends 20-year-old immigration policy for Cuban migrants
The repeal of the longstanding immigration policy, coming in the last days of the Obama administration, is effective immediately.
Fri Jan 13 2017
![White House reaffirms 'One China' policy after Trump calls Taiwan leader White House reaffirms 'One China' policy after Trump calls Taiwan leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51480729643_GTwenty.jpg)
White House reaffirms 'One China' policy after Trump calls Taiwan leader
"There is no change to our longstanding policy on cross-Strait issues".
Sat Dec 03 2016
![Rodrigo Duterte, in China, announces 'separation' from US Rodrigo Duterte, in China, announces 'separation' from US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71475737254_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
Rodrigo Duterte, in China, announces 'separation' from US
Rodrigo Duterte declared his "separation" from longstanding ally the United States, in Beijing on Thursday, as he rebalances his country's diplomacy towards China.
Fri Oct 21 2016
!['Unforgettable' singer Natalie Cole dies at 65 'Unforgettable' singer Natalie Cole dies at 65](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51451696463_NatalieColeObit.jpg)
'Unforgettable' singer Natalie Cole dies at 65
The Grammy-winning singer, who had longstanding health issues including complications from a kidney transplant, died on New Year's Eve at a Los Angeles hospital.
Sat Jan 02 2016