Consider This: Ketum (Part 2) - Rehab Perspectives on Ketum Classification
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Raja Azizan Raja Suhami, Secretary-General of Malaysian Substance Abuse Council (MASAC).
Tue May 14 2024
![Traces of Malaysian culture in tiffin carrier designs Traces of Malaysian culture in tiffin carrier designs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648197227_TBTIFFINjpg.jpg)
Traces of Malaysian culture in tiffin carrier designs
Ina Fadilah said for each carrier, the drawing and colouring process will take about 30 minutes to an hour depending on the work of art.
Sat Mar 26 2022
![Racial slurs unacceptable in Malaysian culture - Halimah Racial slurs unacceptable in Malaysian culture - Halimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633419109_HalimahMohamed.jpg)
Racial slurs unacceptable in Malaysian culture - Halimah
The racist comment hurled at national women's singles badminton player S. Kisona recently is not acceptable in Malaysia which comprises people of different races and religions.
Tue Oct 05 2021
!['See you in court' should not be a Malaysian culture - Constitutional expert 'See you in court' should not be a Malaysian culture - Constitutional expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61614043310_ProfDrShamrahayuA.jpg)
'See you in court' should not be a Malaysian culture - Constitutional expert
The court should be the last resort for resolving any dispute as maintaining good relationships is more important.
Tue Feb 23 2021
![Anjung Malaysia - a unique Malaysian experience at KLIA Anjung Malaysia - a unique Malaysian experience at KLIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81511317907_MAHB.jpg)
Anjung Malaysia - a unique Malaysian experience at KLIA
Liow said Anjung Malaysia leverages on the concept of 'sense of place' to create a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the richness of Malaysian culture.
Wed Nov 22 2017
![MDF2017: Let the Chinese enjoy Musang King, the kampung way MDF2017: Let the Chinese enjoy Musang King, the kampung way](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81509695956_DatukAhmadShabery.jpg)
MDF2017: Let the Chinese enjoy Musang King, the kampung way
The uniqueness of Malaysian culture was something that organisers intended to promote, explaining the reasons the committee chose to hold the event in an open space.
Fri Nov 03 2017
![Aidilfitri celebrations reflect Malaysian culture - Nazri Aidilfitri celebrations reflect Malaysian culture - Nazri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478153058_DSNazriAziz.jpg)
Aidilfitri celebrations reflect Malaysian culture - Nazri
The Aidilfitri celebration in this country is one way foreign tourists get to view Malaysian culture, said Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.
Mon Jul 03 2017
![Lego Malaysia introduces mini builds featuring Malaysian culture Lego Malaysia introduces mini builds featuring Malaysian culture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41495877155_BuildAmazing.jpg)
Lego Malaysia introduces mini builds featuring Malaysian culture
Lego Malaysia today creates history when it becomes the first company in Asia to produce four new mini builds featuring the wonders of Malaysian culture.
Sat May 27 2017
![Only 40 percent of Malaysians practise a healthy lifestyle: Khairy Only 40 percent of Malaysians practise a healthy lifestyle: Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463454475_ExerciseGeneric.jpg)
Only 40 percent of Malaysians practise a healthy lifestyle: Khairy
"It's not surprising to see countries like Australia, Japan and the UK do well in the Olympic Games because their people adopt a sports culture."
Mon Aug 29 2016
![41 groups participate in Padang Rengas Panjut Festival 41 groups participate in Padang Rengas Panjut Festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51466914483_Panjut.jpg)
41 groups participate in Padang Rengas Panjut Festival
The themes for the competition were 'my village', 'historical Building', 'Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri' and the 'Malaysian culture'.
Sun Jun 26 2016
![Festival Sembilan Dewa di Malaysia Festival Sembilan Dewa di Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51445503008_NineGods.jpg)
Festival Sembilan Dewa di Malaysia
Festival Sembilan Dewa di Malaysia
Thu Oct 22 2015
![Annual Nine Emperor Gods festival Annual Nine Emperor Gods festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51445503008_NineGods.jpg)
Annual Nine Emperor Gods festival
Nine Emperor Gods
Thu Oct 22 2015
![Ahmad Zahid does not want another street demonstration Ahmad Zahid does not want another street demonstration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443254745_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid does not want another street demonstration
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi does not want street demonstrations to be repeated as it is not a Malaysian culture and should not be practised in the country.
Sat Sep 26 2015
![It's our 'culture' to pay extra for the things we buy - Tun M on MARA property buy It's our 'culture' to pay extra for the things we buy - Tun M on MARA property buy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81434883642_MAHATHIR.jpg)
"It's our 'culture' to pay extra for the things we buy" - Tun M on MARA property buy
It is ingrained in the Malaysian culture to pay extra for the things we buy, says former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Thu Jun 25 2015
![Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/61428973438_295x200.jpg)
Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched the Malaysia Cultural Week (MCW) Paris 2015 on Monday.
Tue Apr 14 2015