![Give RTG time to run its course - Beasley Give RTG time to run its course - Beasley](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723379201_JohnBeasley.jpg)
Give RTG time to run its course - Beasley
John Beasley says the program should focus solely on top athletes and stay free from political interference to ensure its original intent.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 1) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nalini Elumalai, Senior Programme Officer for Malaysia at ARTICLE 19, which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714232671_cybersecurity.jpg)
CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme
The program aims to strengthen cybersecurity for large corporations, institutions, SMEs, and individuals.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722942411_Ganabhaban.jpg)
Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![UNGCMYB and Astro amplify sustainability for Malaysia UNGCMYB and Astro amplify sustainability for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722859571_tbUNGCMYBASTROSU.jpg)
UNGCMYB and Astro amplify sustainability for Malaysia
UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) and Astro has launched the 'Forward Faster Louder Programme
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Applications for MyBrain 2.0 sponsorship programme now open - MOHE Applications for MyBrain 2.0 sponsorship programme now open - MOHE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634878208_Graduate.jpg)
Applications for MyBrain 2.0 sponsorship programme now open - MOHE
The programme offers broader educational access to all qualified Malaysians seeking to pursue Master's and Doctoral degrees.
Thu Aug 01 2024
The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women
In the most recent World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index, Malaysia dropped 12 places—now ranking 114th out of 146 countries. Most concerning is our standing at 134th place for gender equality in political empowerment, placing us just 12 spots from the very bottom.What initiatives and policies can pave the way for greater female political representation in Malaysia? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and DAP Wanita Chief about the HerLead programme and its mission to elevate women's roles in politics.
Sun Jul 28 2024
![MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720323661_BangunanKementerian.jpg)
MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force
According MOE, the meeting agreed to give consideration to vernacular schools receiving fund donations through the School Management Board.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners [OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584495132_COVID.jpg)
[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners
The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Schools must follow guidelines for programme organisation, donations - MOE Schools must follow guidelines for programme organisation, donations - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
Schools must follow guidelines for programme organisation, donations - MOE
Educational institutions under the Education Ministry must adhere to existing guidelines on the organisation of programmes and the acceptance of donations.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721120782_TBMASERMIEYATI.jpg)
PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report
PAC revealed that HRD Corp made various investments using RM3.77 bln in levies collected from employers for training development programmes.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![MOE open to using retired teachers to teach English - Fadhlina MOE open to using retired teachers to teach English - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721119129_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
MOE open to using retired teachers to teach English - Fadhlina
Minister Fadhlina Sidek said retired teachers have significantly contributed to the MOE's efforts to enhance English teaching and learning.
Tue Jul 16 2024
KPM alukan pesara guru ajar Bahasa Inggeris
Jelas Fadhlina Sidek pesara-pesara guru telah banyak membantu usaha KPM dalam meningkatkan PdP bahasa Inggeris termasuk melalui Program Highly Immersive Programme Mentor (HIP Mentor).
Tue Jul 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Forging Malaysia’s AI destiny: TiPM’s holistic approach [COLUMNIST] Forging Malaysia’s AI destiny: TiPM’s holistic approach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709879380_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Forging Malaysia’s AI destiny: TiPM’s holistic approach
Malaysia continues to navigate towards a future where AI transcends being just a technology to become a transformative force for progress.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709195022_TBDATUKSERIAMIR.jpg)
Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far
Amir Hamzah Azizan said this covers 35 out of the targeted 42 villages under the programme, where each village is allocated up to RM2.5 mln.
Thu Jul 11 2024