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[LETTER TO EDITOR] Empowering Malaysian creativity: Standing together against piracy
The prevalence and convenience of digital piracy now poses an even greater threat to the sustainability of the entertainment industry.
Mon May 06 2024
![Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700549250_TBTeoNieChing.jpg)
Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said the measure was deemed necessary due to prevalence of harmful content on social media and Internet messaging platforms.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![All shades of every colour: Teaching and learning of foreign languages All shades of every colour: Teaching and learning of foreign languages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586693896_university.jpg)
All shades of every colour: Teaching and learning of foreign languages
One of the most significant challenges is the prevalence of linguistic doxa, or commonly held beliefs about language learning and teaching that can undermine effective language instruction.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![AI could now detect depression from a patient's speech AI could now detect depression from a patient's speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676875522_AITech.jpg)
AI could now detect depression from a patient's speech
Faced with the prevalence of this condition, the discovery has the potential to become an effective tool in assessing patient mental health.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![England sees record COVID prevalence in October - Imperial study England sees record COVID prevalence in October - Imperial study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71635995747_Waterlootrainstati.jpg)
England sees record COVID prevalence in October - Imperial study
It is led by a high number of cases in children and a surge in the south-west of the country.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![Factbox - Biden's new COVID push: Vaccine rules, testing plans, hard cash Factbox - Biden's new COVID push: Vaccine rules, testing plans, hard cash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627608033_BIDEN.jpg)
Factbox - Biden's new COVID push: Vaccine rules, testing plans, hard cash
The US vaccination rate is behind other rich nations, despite a prevalence of plentiful, free, vaccines.
Fri Jul 30 2021
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Living close to a green space could help you quit smoking
Researchers deduce that better access to green spaces could be a public health strategy to reduce the prevalence of smoking.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![Returning to the family home: Has the health crisis brought generations together? Returning to the family home: Has the health crisis brought generations together?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599105524_FAMILY.jpg)
Returning to the family home: Has the health crisis brought generations together?
The growing prevalence of over-18s living with their parents has not solely been prompted by COVID-19.
Thu Sep 03 2020
![Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41466214263_botolMineral.jpg)
Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study
Potentially harmful chemicals found in everyday plastics such as drink bottles have been linked to the prevalence of chronic diseases in men.
Thu Jul 13 2017
![HIV prevalence four times higher among females than males in South Africa HIV prevalence four times higher among females than males in South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449333675_hivribbon.jpg)
HIV prevalence four times higher among females than males in South Africa
The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) says HIV prevalence among females in the country is nearly four times higher than in their male counterparts.
Sat Dec 03 2016
![2016 Global Slavery Index: Malaysia ranked fifth in Southeast Asia 2016 Global Slavery Index: Malaysia ranked fifth in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41464664476_Slavery.jpg)
2016 Global Slavery Index: Malaysia ranked fifth in Southeast Asia
The 2016 Global Slavery Index ranked Malaysia fifth highest for slavery prevalence in Southeast Asia, with a CCC rating for the government's response to modern slavery.
Tue May 31 2016
![Public perceptions towards corruption unchanged since 2005 Public perceptions towards corruption unchanged since 2005](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/81389623239_295x200.jpg)
Public perceptions towards corruption unchanged since 2005
A survey carried out by Merdeka Center in collaboration with BFM Radio on the occasion of World Anti-Corruption Day found that 77 per cent of Malaysian voters perceived the prevalence of corruption.
Wed Dec 10 2014