![ANALYSIS - Is France governable? The budget is an early test ANALYSIS - Is France governable? The budget is an early test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720604696_protester.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Is France governable? The budget is an early test
If no way forward emerges, the constitution requires a delay of one year before new elections.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720070270_tbFinance.jpg)
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716980836_Zafrul.jpg)
NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul
NIMP which requires RM95 billion worth of investment over the next seven years offers new opportunities for banks and the capital market.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Agenda AWANI: Enhancing social protection and wellbeing in Malaysia
Is Malaysia's current pension system sustainable for future generations? Ensuring a dignified retirement for all Malaysians requires innovative solutions. Join the discussion tonight at 8.30pm to explore ways to improve social protection.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716787067_tbaftermathlandsli.jpg)
UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG
Heavy equipment required for the rescue had yet to reach the village, as the main road remained cut off and only accessible via helicopter.
Mon May 27 2024
![Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716464483_cannabis.jpg)
Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis
Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research.
Thu May 23 2024
![After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716300317_SingaporeAirline.jpg)
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
Airlines are required by law to switch on seatbelt sign during takeoff and landing, but carriers have own procedures for mid-air turbulence.
Wed May 22 2024
![US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672838239_TBTikTok.jpg)
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban
it would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713414556_Swedenjpg.jpg)
Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender
Swedes have been able to change legal gender since 1972, but requires a thorough investigation and a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711005509_TBdsaijpg.jpg)
Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said monitoring and enforcement approaches also required changes to ensure a more effective distribution of BPT.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![New code of ethics in line with needs of world of journalism - Shabery New code of ethics in line with needs of world of journalism - Shabery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690954959_TBAhmadShaberyChee.jpg)
New code of ethics in line with needs of world of journalism - Shabery
Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said this code of ethics requires industry players to conduct their duties in a professional and ethical way.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709611712_Hamas.jpg)
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel
The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST]: Empowering Malaysia's Bumiputera: Towards Inclusive Economic Growth [COLUMNIST]: Empowering Malaysia's Bumiputera: Towards Inclusive Economic Growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709446690_tbKEB.jpg)
[COLUMNIST]: Empowering Malaysia's Bumiputera: Towards Inclusive Economic Growth
In Malaysia, the pursuit of socio-economic equity for Bumiputera requires shifting paradigms, towards broader empowerment
Sun Mar 03 2024
![Soccer - Ten Hag not in need of assurances over Man Utd future Soccer - Ten Hag not in need of assurances over Man Utd future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698633513_tbPremierLeague.jpg)
Soccer - Ten Hag not in need of assurances over Man Utd future
Erik ten Hag said he does not require promises of job security from new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe amid uncertainty over his future.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81498207875_Sydney.jpg)
By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak
Anyone who's not an Australian citizen is required to have authorisation in the form of a visa to enter and remain in the country.
Fri Feb 23 2024