![[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718949788_BRICS.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia
Malaysia has long practiced a balanced foreign policy, engaging with both Western and non-Western powers to maximize its national benefits.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO championing good urban design practices, with aspirations to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Can mindfulness really beat loneliness? Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720697120_Mindfulness.jpg)
Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?
No longer a fad, mindfulness practices show promise for reducing feelings of loneliness and can have long-lasting benefits.
Fri Jul 12 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
![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
The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings
How can urban design help to reclaim and enhance the unique character of Malaysian cities? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO which champions good urban design practice in Malaysia and aspires to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Sun May 26 2024
![Malaysia jadi negara contoh ‘best practice’ perkembangan digital, teknologi AI Malaysia jadi negara contoh ‘best practice’ perkembangan digital, teknologi AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716039489_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Malaysia jadi negara contoh ‘best practice’ perkembangan digital, teknologi AI
Malaysia dijadikan salah satu negara contoh yang mempunyai best practice bagi memastikan aspirasi digital dan teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) dapat dijayakan.
Sat May 18 2024
![What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714455634_TBhumantoothjpg.jpg)
What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight
Scientists reconstructed the dietary practices of one such culture from North Africa, surprisingly documenting a heavily plant-based diet.
Sat May 04 2024
![Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703321425_TBDZULKEFLYAHMAD.jpg)
Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister says any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically.
Wed Apr 24 2024
AWANI Review: Beyond algorithms: ensuring responsible AI practices
From deep fakes to biases, AI carries substantial risks if not used responsibly. Paul Burton of IBM Asia Pacific discusses the process of developing and implementing responsible AI tools.
Sat Apr 13 2024
AWANI Review: Malaysia’s retirement realities: What needs fixing?
Why do so few Malaysians can afford retirement? Joseph Cherian, Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business, delves into pension challenges and proposes fairer, sustainable alternatives to ensure inclusive coverage in their later years.
Sat Mar 30 2024
![South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711353478_TBmedicalschool.jpg)
South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice
Professors will start scaling back outpatient treatment to focus on emergency and severely ill patients, while some submit resignations.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Najib’s blessing needed before any moves in 1MDB operations - Jasmine Loo Najib’s blessing needed before any moves in 1MDB operations - Jasmine Loo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702625390_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib’s blessing needed before any moves in 1MDB operations - Jasmine Loo
Jasmine Loo said it was a practice even prior to joining the company, everything needed to be referred to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![EXPLAINER - Malaysia welcomes new king in unique rotational monarchy EXPLAINER - Malaysia welcomes new king in unique rotational monarchy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706674382_TBsultanibrahim.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Malaysia welcomes new king in unique rotational monarchy
Malaysia practices rotational form of monarchy, in which heads of the country's nine royal families take turns to be king for five-years.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Time for socially innovative next-generation tourism [COLUMNIST] Time for socially innovative next-generation tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705981789_DigitalTourism.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Time for socially innovative next-generation tourism
There is a need to embrace more sustainable tourism practices and regulations to ensure long-term viability of Malaysia's tourism sector.
Tue Jan 23 2024