![[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement [COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602249158_TBDadah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April
The imports from Malaysia comprised 50,181 tonnes of refined, bleached, and deodorised palmolein and 227,649 tonnes of crude palm oil.
Wed May 15 2024
![Separation of AGC, public prosecutor's functions requires in depth study - PM Anwar Separation of AGC, public prosecutor's functions requires in depth study - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679975928_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Separation of AGC, public prosecutor's functions requires in depth study - PM Anwar
Anwar said its implementation is still being refined as it may involve additional financial implications of almost RM300 million.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675762956_FRANCE.jpg)
Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron
Rail services were cancelled, schools disrupted and refinery deliveries halted as workers across multiple sectors walked out.
Tue Feb 07 2023
![Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665971195_PARIS.jpg)
Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices
Weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike.
Mon Oct 17 2022
![GE15: BN to refine proposals to review Parliamentary, state seat quota system GE15: BN to refine proposals to review Parliamentary, state seat quota system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661788407_MohamadHasan.jpg)
GE15: BN to refine proposals to review Parliamentary, state seat quota system
BN will refine suggestions to review the Parliamentary and state assembly seat quota system as preparation for the GE15.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Peru's $4.5 bln lawsuit against Repsol over oil spill to go to court Peru's $4.5 bln lawsuit against Repsol over oil spill to go to court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661312329_PERU.jpg)
Peru's $4.5 bln lawsuit against Repsol over oil spill to go to court
Repsol has said the lawsuit is meritless, the sum demanded is arbitrary, and that the spill was not its fault.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71659080944_DewanRakyat.jpg)
Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today
Bung Moktar will ask the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister to state the criteria that will be refined by the ministry in opening the country's border to more foreign countries such as China.
Mon Aug 01 2022
![KSM, KDN to hold meeting tomorrow on recruitment of foreign workers KSM, KDN to hold meeting tomorrow on recruitment of foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658053709_TBsaravanan.jpg)
KSM, KDN to hold meeting tomorrow on recruitment of foreign workers
The Human Resources Ministry (KSM) and the Home Ministry (KDN) will refine measures to address the issue of recruiting foreign workers from Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Fifteen killed as Russia rains rockets on Kharkiv Fifteen killed as Russia rains rockets on Kharkiv](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655891640_UKRAINE.jpg)
Fifteen killed as Russia rains rockets on Kharkiv
Inside Russia, a fire tore through an oil refinery just 8 km from the Ukrainian border.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Hishammuddin: Malaysia, Singapore refine efforts to strengthen defence cooperation Hishammuddin: Malaysia, Singapore refine efforts to strengthen defence cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655032800_FBHishamuddin.jpg)
Hishammuddin: Malaysia, Singapore refine efforts to strengthen defence cooperation
Malaysia and Singapore are refining efforts towards strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, especially involving the armed forces, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![Ranhill raih kontrak Loji Rawatan Efluen Perindustrian bernilai RM6.10 juta Ranhill raih kontrak Loji Rawatan Efluen Perindustrian bernilai RM6.10 juta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654745313_tansrihamdanmoha.jpg)
Ranhill raih kontrak Loji Rawatan Efluen Perindustrian bernilai RM6.10 juta
Hamdan memaklumkan Surat Anugerah (LOA) daripada MSM diterima pada 8 Jun lalu dan projek tersebut dijadual siap dalam tempoh 12 bulan bermula 1 Jun 2022.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Anti-party hopping bill: Cabinet wants two issues to be refined Anti-party hopping bill: Cabinet wants two issues to be refined](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652437798_MenteridiJabatanP.jpg)
Anti-party hopping bill: Cabinet wants two issues to be refined
Wan Junaidi said information regarding the Select Committee cannot be disclosed to the public as it is still under discussion.
Thu Jun 02 2022
![Nigeria conducts mass burial for victims of illegal refinery explosion Nigeria conducts mass burial for victims of illegal refinery explosion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651027519_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigeria conducts mass burial for victims of illegal refinery explosion
The stench of decomposing flesh fills the air after more than 100 people were killed during a weekend explosion at an illegal oil refinery.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Govt to boost domestic direct investment for economic recovery - Ismail Sabri Govt to boost domestic direct investment for economic recovery - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650892508_TBISMAIL.jpg)
Govt to boost domestic direct investment for economic recovery - Ismail Sabri
The government will refine the proposals forwarded by NCCIM aimed especially at strengthening domestic direct investment (DDI), the most important element to revive the economy.
Mon Apr 25 2022