![[COLUMNIST] From transit to transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s potential [COLUMNIST] From transit to transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s potential](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705297261_TBHSRjpg.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] From transit to transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s potential
There is an urgent need to devote more thought to how the HSR can unlock its immense potential for the benefit of the MANY Malaysians.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Sulu award or Sulu fraud? Sulu award or Sulu fraud?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677578297_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Sulu award or Sulu fraud?
Like many Malaysians, I find this very unsettling and an opportunity for us to immediately put into place safeguards against future frivolous claims from other parties.
Sat May 13 2023
![Sheer delight, relief as border reopens at Johor Causeway, Linkedua Sheer delight, relief as border reopens at Johor Causeway, Linkedua](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81648790557_TambakJohor.jpg)
Sheer delight, relief as border reopens at Johor Causeway, Linkedua
What an emotional moment it was for the many Malaysians as they waited for the reopening of the Johor Causeway, which has been described as the busiest land crossing in the world, at midnight.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![People still love Muafakat Nasional - Annuar People still love Muafakat Nasional - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646567802_AhliParlimenKetere.jpg)
People still love Muafakat Nasional - Annuar
Many Malaysians still love Muafakat Nasional (MN) on the basis of the cooperation and unification brought about by the political cooperation, says Ketereh UMNO division head Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![BNM says housing supply and demand mismatch needs to be addressed BNM says housing supply and demand mismatch needs to be addressed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636691723_TBNorShamsiahMohdYu.jpg)
BNM says housing supply and demand mismatch needs to be addressed
Nor Shamsiah said house ownership could not be addressed by financing alone as most housing has become too expensive for many Malaysians.
Fri Feb 11 2022
![RMK-12: Look beyond temporary financial relief for B40 communities RMK-12: Look beyond temporary financial relief for B40 communities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632536338_awani.jpg)
RMK-12: Look beyond temporary financial relief for B40 communities
The pandemic has pushed many Malaysians into lower-income categories due to reduced income or complete loss of jobs.
Sat Sep 25 2021
![Sarawakians share their success with Malaysian Family Sarawakians share their success with Malaysian Family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631598141_anaksarawak.jpg)
Sarawakians share their success with Malaysian Family
Many Malaysians have made the country proud by flying the national flag high on the international stage in various fields.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![RMCO: Many Malaysians still chose to disobey SOP - Ismail Sabri RMCO: Many Malaysians still chose to disobey SOP - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597056299_IsmailSabri.jpg)
RMCO: Many Malaysians still chose to disobey SOP - Ismail Sabri
Many Malaysians still chose to disobey the standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![Lemang, rendang ease homesickness among Malaysians in Bangkok Lemang, rendang ease homesickness among Malaysians in Bangkok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71498300913_LemangPakAli.jpg)
Lemang, rendang ease homesickness among Malaysians in Bangkok
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and limited flight slots to travel home, many Malaysians overseas have no choice but to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha abroad.
Sat Aug 01 2020
![Electricity consumption in commercial, industrial sectors recovering Electricity consumption in commercial, industrial sectors recovering](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590900986_PencawangElektrik.jpg)
Electricity consumption in commercial, industrial sectors recovering
During the MCO, residential electricity consumption increased by up to 50 per cent as many Malaysians started staying in and working from home.
Sun May 31 2020
![Many want MCO tightened rather than relaxed towards raya - Ismail Sabri Many want MCO tightened rather than relaxed towards raya - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589697600_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
Many want MCO tightened rather than relaxed towards raya - Ismail Sabri
Many Malaysians have asked for the Movement Control Order (MCO) to be tightened rather than relaxed especially during the festive season.
Sun May 17 2020
![Pay day, but be mindful of MCO directives Pay day, but be mindful of MCO directives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585103720_gaji.jpg)
Pay day, but be mindful of MCO directives
Common practice on pay day suggests that many Malaysians would be making a beeline to the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and to supermarkets and public markets for essentials.
Wed Mar 25 2020
![Malaysians in Thailand rush home to beat movement control order deadline Malaysians in Thailand rush home to beat movement control order deadline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71584448355_SuvarnabhumiAirport.jpg)
Malaysians in Thailand rush home to beat movement control order deadline
Many Malaysians working or on holidays in Thailand scrambled to book the next flight home after a two-week nationwide movement control order.
Tue Mar 17 2020
![COVID-19: No 'balik kampung,' stay where you are - Dr Adeeba COVID-19: No 'balik kampung,' stay where you are - Dr Adeeba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584352392_travelbalikkampung.jpg)
COVID-19: No 'balik kampung,' stay where you are - Dr Adeeba
Many Malaysians were considering returning to their kampungs during the current school break due to the anxiety caused by the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 17 2020
![Pillars, pitfalls --- and solutions Pillars, pitfalls --- and solutions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-05/61525845500_pengundi.jpg)
Pillars, pitfalls --- and solutions
After changing government through the ballot-box more than 18 months ago, many Malaysians are beginning to wonder what the future holds for this nation.
Wed Dec 04 2019