![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Niaga AWANI: Tech Innovation & Journalism Futures
Niaga AWANI features Kristie Lu Stout, Anchor/Correspondent, CNN in conversation with Tehmina Kaoosji and Nabilah Khaleeda.
The anchors exchange views about exciting tech innovations and AI across Asia, changing everyday lives through positive inventions, as well as via core industries like tourism.
Journalism Futures is another key area of discussion, with Kristie sharing her thoughts about sustainability for the news media industry and her experiences speaking to journalism students for CNN Academy while in Kuala Lumpur.
The anchors exchange views about exciting tech innovations and AI across Asia, changing everyday lives through positive inventions, as well as via core industries like tourism.
Journalism Futures is another key area of discussion, with Kristie sharing her thoughts about sustainability for the news media industry and her experiences speaking to journalism students for CNN Academy while in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 tidak dibuka kepada peserta beragama Islam Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 tidak dibuka kepada peserta beragama Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720152586_missuniversemalays.jpg)
Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 tidak dibuka kepada peserta beragama Islam
Eleen berkata, pihaknya ingin menyebarkan positiviti dan mengambil langkah-langkah untuk mengelakkan sebarang komplikasi.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Bursa Malaysia remains positive at midday Bursa Malaysia remains positive at midday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716288833_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia remains positive at midday
Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by persistent buying in heavyweight stocks while tracking its regional peers.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717204941_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively
The first phase involves a six-week ceasefire when Israeli forces would withdraw from "all populated areas" of Gaza
Sat Jun 01 2024
![Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717039024_tbElminaBusinessPa.jpg)
Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact
This includes development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Thu May 30 2024
![Indonesia batal permit penyedia ISP yang tidak bekerjasama memerangi judi dalam talian Indonesia batal permit penyedia ISP yang tidak bekerjasama memerangi judi dalam talian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716562423_OnlineGambling.jpg)
Indonesia batal permit penyedia ISP yang tidak bekerjasama memerangi judi dalam talian
Budi menggesa ISP untuk menyegerakan secara automatik kemas kini senarai kandungan negatif dalam sistem nama domain Trust Positive Kominfo.
Fri May 24 2024
It's About YOUth: The power youth in shaping a better tomorrow
Unlocking the potential of youth to advocate for positive change, Sofea Rozhan of untuksemua and ‘Ariff Bin Amir Ali of Youth United for Earth talks about the importance of making the young voices heard.
Fri May 24 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
![Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring - Adam Adli Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring - Adam Adli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715743403_AdamAdli.jpg)
Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring - Adam Adli
Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the treatment process for Mohamad Faisal will be lengthy, although he is currently showing positive progress.
Wed May 15 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708752887_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains
Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade today, taking the cue from the positive performance overnight on Wall Street.
Fri May 03 2024
![Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713769296_TBNIKNAZMjpg.jpg)
Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said this activity could also cultivate a sense of unity and appreciation for nature conservation among the people.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Deepfakes: Can the AI be harnessed for something good? Deepfakes: Can the AI be harnessed for something good?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712301996_BrowseImage.jpg)
Deepfakes: Can the AI be harnessed for something good?
While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts.
Sat Apr 06 2024