Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 2) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Primus Lambut, Head of the Tawau Wildlife Department and species manager in charge of elephants.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Why society needs to address loneliness Why society needs to address loneliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720695245_lonelinessepidemic.jpg)
Why society needs to address loneliness
Several scientific studies have found that loneliness can lead to poor physical and mental health.
Sun Jul 14 2024
Consider This: Sustaining Sustainability - A Conversation With Professor Jeffrey Sachs
With the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) severely stalled, what needs to be done to ensure the world is back on track? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Prof Jeffrey Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) about how education can contribute to reversing these trends.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the order was issued to balance the needs of the public and the safety of the personnel on duty.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![RM950mil allocated under 12MP to reduce flood risk RM950mil allocated under 12MP to reduce flood risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715063339_TBFADILLAHYUSOFTITAH.jpg)
RM950mil allocated under 12MP to reduce flood risk
DPM Fadillah Yusof said the distribution of the allocation is based on the current needs of each state.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720081256_tbpollingstation.jpg)
Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power
To win outright, one party needs to win at least 326 out of the 650 parliamentary seats.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719982846_TBPalestin.jpg)
UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October
UN says "an evacuation of such a massive scale will only heighten the suffering of civilians and drive humanitarian needs even higher."
Wed Jul 03 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy? [COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714036046_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?
Universities, as the backbone of our education system, should be able to set their own policies regarding teaching loads based on their unique contexts and needs.
Wed Jun 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: Multidimensional Poverty Index helps govt address needs of low-income households - Nurul Izzah
The use of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) helps policymakers to better understand the real needs of low-income households, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Price hikes by S’pore tour agencies show diesel subsidy rationalisation needs to continue - PM Price hikes by S’pore tour agencies show diesel subsidy rationalisation needs to continue - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718346031_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Price hikes by S’pore tour agencies show diesel subsidy rationalisation needs to continue - PM
All tour buses and travel companies from S'pore want to raise prices because they can't get diesel subsidies, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718339407_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said every civil servant needs to maintain good practices and governance.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718175643_ASEANflag.jpg)
ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716351116_Airport.jpg)
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight
Passengers with minor injuries have been offered $10,000 and those with serious injuries can discuss an offer to meet their specific needs.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Malaysia needs 200,000 tonnes of beef to meet demand - Mohamad Malaysia needs 200,000 tonnes of beef to meet demand - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714380100_MohamadSabu.jpg)
Malaysia needs 200,000 tonnes of beef to meet demand - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said to meet the demand, the government aims to produce 100,000 tonnes of beef by 2030.
Tue Jun 04 2024