![EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be? With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674550562_NarendraModiIndia.jpg)
With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be?
Narendra Modi, who has been prime minister since 2014, has benefited from a divided opposition and a glowing mainstream media coverage.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712903548_TikTokEuropePoli.jpg)
If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears
Mainstream politicians are wary of ceding ground to fringe parties who have successfully exploited its short video format.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705037902_AdamAdli.jpg)
Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year
The Safe Sports Code, which also includes a Code of Conduct, is used to handle complaints of sexual harassment in the sports industry.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![Argentina elects 'shock therapy' libertarian Javier Milei as president Argentina elects 'shock therapy' libertarian Javier Milei as president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700448775_TBArgentinajpg.jpg)
Argentina elects 'shock therapy' libertarian Javier Milei as president
Javier Milei who rode a wave of voter anger with the political mainstream, won by a wider-than-expected margin.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690113342_TBFahmi.jpg)
Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi
He said such a programme, to be publicly broadcast on any official media platform and mainstream channels, is highly encouraged in line with the practice of democracy in the country.
Sat Jul 29 2023
![The metaverse is still struggling to convince, even among developers The metaverse is still struggling to convince, even among developers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674734735_metaverse.jpg)
The metaverse is still struggling to convince, even among developers
Technical limitations also hinder the metaverse's move into the mainstream.
Sat Jan 28 2023
![Social media, mainstream media must improvise to present credible information to GEN Y - PM Social media, mainstream media must improvise to present credible information to GEN Y - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673038352_PerdanaMenteriDat.jpg)
Social media, mainstream media must improvise to present credible information to GEN Y - PM
Social media and mainstream media must improvise the dissemination and presentation of information to ensure credible information or news reached the GEN Y in the country.
Fri Jan 06 2023
![45 individuals appointed Gender Focal Points 45 individuals appointed Gender Focal Points](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665325120_TBRINAHARUNBUDGET.jpg)
45 individuals appointed Gender Focal Points
Gender Focal Points is an effort to mainstream gender in every government planning, policy implementation and initiative.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Mainstream media must continue to highlight danger of COVID-19 - Annuar Mainstream media must continue to highlight danger of COVID-19 - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651396229_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
Mainstream media must continue to highlight danger of COVID-19 - Annuar
The public is reminded to not be complacent about the threat of COVID-19 although the government has eased preventive and restriction controls beginning today.
Sun May 01 2022
#KiniNews: Filming for personal social media requires Finas licence, says Saifuddin
All filming requires a licence from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) even for personal social media, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Malaysia to develop National Robotics Roadmap - PM Malaysia to develop National Robotics Roadmap - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644922578_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
Malaysia to develop National Robotics Roadmap - PM
Malaysia will develop the National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) in an effort to lift robotics technology into mainstream usage to boost national productivity.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Findings Of 2020 Census, best platform to mainstream country's development - PM Findings Of 2020 Census, best platform to mainstream country's development - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644818168_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Findings Of 2020 Census, best platform to mainstream country's development - PM
Ismail Sabri said the findings will help the government formulate targeted policies and distribute fairly the country's wealth.
Mon Feb 14 2022
![Johor polls: Engage more with electorate, Mukhriz tells EC Johor polls: Engage more with electorate, Mukhriz tells EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644074605_TBjpg.jpg)
Johor polls: Engage more with electorate, Mukhriz tells EC
The EC needs to be more aggressive in making announcements through both the mainstream and social media to raise awareness among new voters on their rights and interests in the Johor state election.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Electric cars take a sharp turn towards the mainstream Electric cars take a sharp turn towards the mainstream](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642907477_CARS.jpg)
Electric cars take a sharp turn towards the mainstream
China now counts the most electrified vehicles on the road with 5.5 million, far ahead of Europe with 4.1 million.
Sun Jan 23 2022