AWANI Review: Banking on Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Small business owners, often needing just RM1000, struggle to access bank funding. Fintech MADCash offers interest-free micro-funds, aiming to break financial barriers and uplift women entrepreneurs.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Fahmi denies telling X to remove posts criticising him Fahmi denies telling X to remove posts criticising him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702547231_TBFahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi denies telling X to remove posts criticising him
Fahmi Fadzil said neither he nor his office had made such a report, and the Commission is free to take action without needing his approval.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700821031_ChinaAirport.jpg)
China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia
China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to boost tourism.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Housing, education issues critical needs in Tapah - Saravanan Housing, education issues critical needs in Tapah - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667910396_MSaravanan.jpg)
Housing, education issues critical needs in Tapah - Saravanan
The people of Tapah are currently in need of sufficient affordable housing in line with the increased population in the constituency.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![S'wak Polls: Once isolated Pulau Bruit counting on continued development S'wak Polls: Once isolated Pulau Bruit counting on continued development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639462035_PulauBruit.jpg)
S'wak Polls: Once isolated Pulau Bruit counting on continued development
Many changes have taken place in Pulau Bruit, an island with a population of nearly 12,000 people, covering 11 villages, including the Jingga Longhouse in Sungai Kelai.
Tue Dec 14 2021
![Labuan residents glad to be able to travel to Sabah again Labuan residents glad to be able to travel to Sabah again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635039257_Labuan.jpg)
Labuan residents glad to be able to travel to Sabah again
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Sabahans are now able to leave Labuan without needing to be granted an exemption.
Sat Nov 13 2021
![Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626146295_CHINA.jpg)
Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original
The worse the local air contamination, the higher the odds of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Sexual Harassment Act: Kasthuri Patto disappointed bill still at AGC level Sexual Harassment Act: Kasthuri Patto disappointed bill still at AGC level](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/41539824338_PKasthuriraani.jpg)
Sexual Harassment Act: Kasthuri Patto disappointed bill still at AGC level
Kasthuri stressed that the country needs a good and worthy act instead of a weak act and needing to be amended multiple times.
Mon Feb 15 2021
![UMNO being led by weak Ahmad Zahid - Analyst UMNO being led by weak Ahmad Zahid - Analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607925444_DrMohammadTawfikY.jpg)
UMNO being led by weak Ahmad Zahid - Analyst
Dr Mohammad Tawfik said the people are tired of the country's political situation apart from needing a leader who serves the party.
Sun Jan 24 2021
![U.S. Supreme Court may not have final say in presidential election, despite Trump threat U.S. Supreme Court may not have final say in presidential election, despite Trump threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604537326_supreme.jpg)
U.S. Supreme Court may not have final say in presidential election, despite Trump threat
If Biden secures 270 electoral votes without needing Pennsylvania, the likelihood of a legal fight in that state diminishes in any case, legal experts said.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid 2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508917267_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
2018 Budget: Reduce cost of hiring domestic maids - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said this measure was important to reduce the burden of those needing domestic help.
Wed Oct 25 2017
![Qatar's World Cup construction boom a gold mine for Malaysia Qatar's World Cup construction boom a gold mine for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41508129045_Qatar.jpg)
Qatar's World Cup construction boom a gold mine for Malaysia
Qatar is needing a lot of materials for its construction projects for the 2022 World Cup... materials that Malaysia can provide.
Mon Oct 16 2017
![120-year-old 'wonder woman' from Kelantan shares secrets to long life 120-year-old 'wonder woman' from Kelantan shares secrets to long life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71495765794_wargatuatahun.jpg)
120-year-old 'wonder woman' from Kelantan shares secrets to long life
At 120-years-old, Minah Deris is an abundance of energy and far from needing the assistance from her children and grandchildren to move around.
Fri May 26 2017
![Football: Liverpool climb to second as Arsenal, Spurs misfire Football: Liverpool climb to second as Arsenal, Spurs misfire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71477191527_JurgenKlopp.jpg)
Football: Liverpool climb to second as Arsenal, Spurs misfire
Needing a two-goal win to move above leaders Arsenal, Liverpool took a 2-0 lead through Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho, but McAuley's strike left them in second place on goal difference.
Sun Oct 23 2016
![Trader offered commission to seek Thai citizens needing Malaysian IC Trader offered commission to seek Thai citizens needing Malaysian IC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71462649242_MyKad.jpg)
Trader offered commission to seek Thai citizens needing Malaysian IC
Apparently, a Malaysian IC can be made for a fee between RM8,000 and RM12,000, according to a trader.
Sun May 08 2016