![Preamble, five principles of Rukun Negara should be appreciated, understood Preamble, five principles of Rukun Negara should be appreciated, understood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594694437_TBRukunNegara.jpg)
Preamble, five principles of Rukun Negara should be appreciated, understood
Many people do not know that the Rukun Negara actually contains two important parts that are key to racial harmony and unity in Malaysia.
Mon May 27 2024
![King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716340207_HARIWESAK.jpg)
King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.
Wed May 22 2024
Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 2) — Legislating Against Racial Discrimination?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to social policy & human rights consultant Simraatraj Kaur Dhillon.
Mon May 20 2024
Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 1) — Does Msia need a Residential Tenancy Act?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation.
Mon May 20 2024
![King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712658366_agong.jpg)
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712309877_TBSERILOGO.jpg)
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Rakan Muda programme content should be made national agenda - DPM Zahid Rakan Muda programme content should be made national agenda - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710648135_tbZahidHamidi.jpg)
Rakan Muda programme content should be made national agenda - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Rakan Muda programme could be a platform for strengthening national integration and racial unity.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708565242_TBAbdulTaibjpg.jpg)
Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud
Datuk Seri Azman Ujang described ex-Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was dubbed as Father of Modern Sarawak, as an unparalleled leader.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Don't turn nomination of Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage Site into racial issue - S'gor MB Don't turn nomination of Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage Site into racial issue - S'gor MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707135870_AmirudinShari.jpg)
Don't turn nomination of Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage Site into racial issue - S'gor MB
"If there are villages that are hundreds of years old, we will definitely gazette (them)," said Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Not right of Dr M to raise sensitive racial issues - Ramanan Not right of Dr M to raise sensitive racial issues - Ramanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700894954_RamananRamakrishnan.jpg)
Not right of Dr M to raise sensitive racial issues - Ramanan
Datuk R. Ramanan said it was wrong of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to question the loyalty of any race to Malaysia, especially Indians.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697802330_TBPointeBlackballet.jpg)
London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
The iconic image of a ballet dancer remains light-skinned, even though the artform has expanded globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
![Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692165920_TravisKing.jpg)
Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing
North Korea has decided to expel Travis King who it said has admitted to illegal intrusion into the country.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![Stop racial polemics, hadith module only for Muslim students - PM Stop racial polemics, hadith module only for Muslim students - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693812888_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Stop racial polemics, hadith module only for Muslim students - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the subject is only for Muslim children as part of Islamic education.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![PM urges Malaysians to transform country into a great nation PM urges Malaysians to transform country into a great nation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693388321_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM urges Malaysians to transform country into a great nation
Malaysia must unite and formulate a sustainable MADANI economy and also guarantee justice for its multi-racial and multi-religious people.
Wed Aug 30 2023
![Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692164463_TBJSA.jpg)
Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism
For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the United States as what it says is an example of Washington's hypocrisy.
Thu Aug 17 2023