AWANI Tonight: S. Korea to deploy ‘Star Wars’ lasers against North’s drones
South Korea plans to mass produce laser weapons, dubbed the ‘Star Wars project, to shoot down drones deployed by North Korea. The lasers will operate on electricity, costing only $1.45 per shot.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![MOE calls for public input on new education development plan MOE calls for public input on new education development plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709518609_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
MOE calls for public input on new education development plan
MOE welcomes suggestions from various parties in the form of memorandums or proposal papers to produce a holistic future education plan.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court ‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705461357_TBpenerbitMentega.jpg)
‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court
The Magistrate's Court granted the leave after determining that the application filed was meritorious.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 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
![Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717157054_Australiacoffeec.jpg)
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716356354_tbDigitalLiteracy.jpg)
Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users
Dr Rani Ann Balaraman said early education on digital literacy that emphasises conduct and ethics in the use of social media is important.
Sat May 25 2024
![Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do
AI should not be labelled as only for trivial tasks as it is capable of doing more technological sophistication to produce faster results.
Thu May 23 2024
![Soccer - Premier League breaks new scoring record after last-day goal spree Soccer - Premier League breaks new scoring record after last-day goal spree](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716177594_tbManchesterCity.jpg)
Soccer - Premier League breaks new scoring record after last-day goal spree
The 380 matches produced 1,246 goals more than three per game eclipsing the previous best of 1,222 in the inaugural Premier League season.
Mon May 20 2024
![Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666424888_Keadaanalirantrafi.jpg)
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions for domestically produced vehicles provided a tailwind for the national car brands Perodua and Proton.
Fri May 17 2024
![Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714962707_TBProfDrHalukGorg.jpg)
Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence
Turkiye is one of only five countries in the world that can independently develop and produce fifth-generation fighter jets.
Mon May 06 2024
![Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714472138_plasticbottles.jpg)
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
![Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![33,000kg of surplus food worth RM416,000 collected at Ramadan bazaars - Fuziah 33,000kg of surplus food worth RM416,000 collected at Ramadan bazaars - Fuziah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711584826_FuziahSalleh.jpg)
33,000kg of surplus food worth RM416,000 collected at Ramadan bazaars - Fuziah
Fuziah Salleh says the team also makes compost from food waste using compost machine, which can produce fertilisers within 48 hours.
Thu Mar 28 2024