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Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's economy is open and has established cooperative relations with all countries.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721222055_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid
TVET programs in Malaysia are generally conducted by TVET institutions accredited by two primary bodies: the MQA and JPK.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Parliament: Bumiputera student enrollment at SJKC nearly doubled over 10-year period - MOE Parliament: Bumiputera student enrollment at SJKC nearly doubled over 10-year period - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720675536_Student.jpg)
Parliament: Bumiputera student enrollment at SJKC nearly doubled over 10-year period - MOE
For Tamil national-type primary schools, there has been an increase in the enrollment of Bumiputera students this year, MOE said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Managing healthcare shortages and costs
The Ministry of Health (MOH) received RM41.22 billion under Budget 2024, up from RM36.3 billion the previous year. Personal healthcare expenditures in Malaysia are projected to double to RM13.2 billion by 2028.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the primary pipeline for emergency medical aid into the enclave from Egypt had been cut off.
Wed May 22 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running [COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688830455_genericmengajarc.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running
Quality teachers and quality teaching should be the cornerstone of education reform, says EMIR Research.
Tue May 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Better teacher training needed for primary education - World Bank
A World Bank report highlights the need to revamp teacher training and preparedness to address low learning outcomes in primary education.
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Fri Apr 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: Addressing low learning outcomes in primary education
A report by World Bank found that while Malaysia has expanded early childhood education and achieved near universal primary education, learning outcomes is still low relative to expectations.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation [COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation
Fiscal policy remains best poised as the most effective macro-economic tool to mitigate the impact from the RM's depreciation.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Trump surges to 58 per cent support among potential GOP primary voters - Poll Trump surges to 58 per cent support among potential GOP primary voters - Poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Trump surges to 58 per cent support among potential GOP primary voters - Poll
Donald Trump leads in the contest for the Republican party's presidential nomination with 52 per cent support from potential GOP voters.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Trump says he feels mentally sharp after Haley attacks his age, gaffes Trump says he feels mentally sharp after Haley attacks his age, gaffes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Trump says he feels mentally sharp after Haley attacks his age, gaffes
Donald Trump and his allies have begun a campaign to force Nikki Haley out of the race before the next major vote in the primary race.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as primary foe, warns of war North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as primary foe, warns of war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705378157_KimJongUn.jpg)
North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as "primary foe", warns of war
Kim Jong Un said he had concluded that unification with the South Korea was no longer possible.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![Reeling under toxic air, India's capital shuts schools Reeling under toxic air, India's capital shuts schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699024802_IndiaAirPollution.jpg)
Reeling under toxic air, India's capital shuts schools
Primary schools in the city had been shut, as part of measures to protect young children against smog and growing air pollution.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696494052_nationalAntiDrugA.jpg)
Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction
The Sepang PUSPEN's focus remains on the implementation of rehabilitation treatment through its primary model, i-PULIH.
Thu Oct 05 2023
![Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696394402_ExpoCannabis.jpg)
Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy
The packet of "full throttle rainbow sour belts" each containing 100 milligrams of THC is considered a strong dose for experienced adults.
Wed Oct 04 2023