![[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
![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
![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
![Sarawak sets RM1 bln shrimp export target by 2030 - Rundi Sarawak sets RM1 bln shrimp export target by 2030 - Rundi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662539082_TBRUNDI.jpg)
Sarawak sets RM1 bln shrimp export target by 2030 - Rundi
Sarawak's shrimp export is expected to reach RM1 billion by 2030, said Sarawak Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom.
Wed Sep 07 2022
![New framework of the national statistical system complements Keluarga Malaysia prosperity New framework of the national statistical system complements Keluarga Malaysia prosperity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643186586_TBMAILUTUS.jpg)
New framework of the national statistical system complements Keluarga Malaysia prosperity
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is to be empowered as the central agency by strengthening the organisation and the modernisation of statistical services.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![KBS allocates RM25.5 mln to upgrade ICT infrastructure at ILKBS KBS allocates RM25.5 mln to upgrade ICT infrastructure at ILKBS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635496677_TBKBSx.jpg)
KBS allocates RM25.5 mln to upgrade ICT infrastructure at ILKBS
KBS has allocated RM25.5 million for the 2021-2025 period to upgrade ICT infrastructure for the modernisation of ILKBS.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Puteri UMNO a platform for young people to fight for their cause - Zahida Puteri UMNO a platform for young people to fight for their cause - Zahida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616836548_TBPUMNO.jpg)
Puteri UMNO a platform for young people to fight for their cause - Zahida
Zahida said Puteri UMNO should be the agent of modernisation of political views without forgetting the grassroots.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![TI-M urges govt to reform PDRM TI-M urges govt to reform PDRM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/71561974988_PresidentDrMuha.jpg)
TI-M urges govt to reform PDRM
TI-M president Muhammad Mohan said internal practices within the force need modernisation, both from within and outside of the force.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![JENDELA helps promote collaboration between telcos, govt agencies - Digi CEO JENDELA helps promote collaboration between telcos, govt agencies - Digi CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616067210_TBALBERNMURTY.jpg)
JENDELA helps promote collaboration between telcos, govt agencies - Digi CEO
Digi was now focusing on infrastructure modernisation while looking for further needed sites in order to cater for increasing demand.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![Govt committed to reducing foreign labour dependence in fisheries industry Govt committed to reducing foreign labour dependence in fisheries industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/51556449616_TBNelayan.jpg)
Govt committed to reducing foreign labour dependence in fisheries industry
The government is providing programmes, initiatives and facilities to encourage the involvement of locals.
Sat Feb 20 2021
![Master digital platform to ensure cybersecurity Master digital platform to ensure cybersecurity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594619063_MOHDREDZUAN.jpg)
Master digital platform to ensure cybersecurity
The government will set up a master digital platform to ensure cybersecurity.
Mon Jul 13 2020
![Flats, long houses in Sentul, Bukit Kiara to be replaced with new housing - Annuar Flats, long houses in Sentul, Bukit Kiara to be replaced with new housing - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589627017_AnnuarMusaMenteri.jpg)
Flats, long houses in Sentul, Bukit Kiara to be replaced with new housing - Annuar
About 1,300 housing units in Sentul and Bukit Kiara will be demolished and replaced with new housing projects.
Sat May 16 2020
![Sarawak allocates RM100 million to promote rural entrepreneurship Sarawak allocates RM100 million to promote rural entrepreneurship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71492174949_KetuaMenteriSarawaK.jpg)
Sarawak allocates RM100 million to promote rural entrepreneurship
The rural agricultural support programme which comes under the Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry would be implemented next year.
Sat Jul 01 2017
![China's Xi pushes advanced technology for military China's Xi pushes advanced technology for military](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71489377738_XiJinping.jpg)
China's Xi pushes advanced technology for military
Xi is overseeing a sweeping modernisation of the country's armed forces, the largest in the world, including stealth jet, anti-satellite missiles and advanced submarines.
Mon Mar 13 2017
![Johor UMNO proposed UMNO offers 'Agenda Melayu Maju' Johor UMNO proposed UMNO offers 'Agenda Melayu Maju'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61480662702_UMNO.jpg)
Johor UMNO proposed UMNO offers 'Agenda Melayu Maju'
Johor UMNO Social Media chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said, the Malays were facing extraordinary challenges, among others the globalisation wave, modernisation, and the advancement of the digital world.
Fri Dec 02 2016