![Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for 2028 Games Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for 2028 Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723523821_KarenBass.jpg)
Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for 2028 Games
It will be the third time LA has hosted the Games in the modern era, after being the host city in 1932 and 1984.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress [COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622629083_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720068573_rishisunak.jpg)
UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts
Analysis predicted that Labour would win 431 seats, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives expected to win 102.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720000828_floppydisk.jpg)
Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Japan's government has finally ditched floppy disks in all its systems, marking a key milestone in its long-awaited modernisation campaign.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600246980_MPC.jpg)
Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC
Malaysia is set to spearhead several multi-country initiatives, including workshops and conferences focused on regulatory reforms, productivity enhancement via artificial intelligence (AI), and modern
Wed May 29 2024
![Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' dominates US sales and Billboard charts Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' dominates US sales and Billboard charts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714371149_TaylorSwiftjpg.jpg)
Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' dominates US sales and Billboard charts
The album scored largest streaming week for an album ever and largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era, Billboard said.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Bridging the gap: Traditional knowledge for a modern world [COLUMNIST] Bridging the gap: Traditional knowledge for a modern world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714131041_TBPERMATASENITARI.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Bridging the gap: Traditional knowledge for a modern world
Such integration of wisdom with modern pedagogy will play a critical role in fabricating well-rounded, perceptive learners.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Trump: it would be 'great honor' to go to jail for violating gag order Trump: it would be 'great honor' to go to jail for violating gag order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697515570_TBDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump: it would be 'great honor' to go to jail for violating gag order
I will gladly become a Modern Day Nelson Mandela, said Donald Trump.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Pendaftaran produk semula jadi dengan tuntutan moden berkuat kuasa 4 April Pendaftaran produk semula jadi dengan tuntutan moden berkuat kuasa 4 April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712410112_herba.jpg)
Pendaftaran produk semula jadi dengan tuntutan moden berkuat kuasa 4 April
Pelaksanaan pendaftaran produk semula jadi berdasarkan Guideline on Natural Products with Modern Claim telah diluluskan bagi memantapkan sistem kawal selia bagi produk semula jadi di Malaysia.
Sat Apr 06 2024
![The hidden threat within your walls - Misconfigurations in cloud services The hidden threat within your walls - Misconfigurations in cloud services](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702646926_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
The hidden threat within your walls - Misconfigurations in cloud services
The multifaceted nature of modern cyber threats and misconfigurations demands a holistic and proactive approach.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] What can we learn about food waste management from South Korea and Japan [COLUMNIST] What can we learn about food waste management from South Korea and Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681098074_TBsisamakanan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] What can we learn about food waste management from South Korea and Japan
As technology progresses, what stops us from integrating modern tech to help us manage food waste more effectively?
Mon Mar 18 2024
![EXPLAINER-What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election EXPLAINER-What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709287065_TBPresidentbiden.jpg)
EXPLAINER-What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election
The 2024 U.S. presidential election promises to be like no other in modern times.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708565242_TBAbdulTaibjpg.jpg)
Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud
Datuk Seri Azman Ujang described ex-Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was dubbed as Father of Modern Sarawak, as an unparalleled leader.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708481924_fahmifadzil.jpg)
Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud
Fahmi Fadzil said Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud had contributed significantly to the development and modernisation of Sarawak.
Wed Feb 21 2024