![Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719216662_watertap.jpg)
Water supply projects in Sabah, S'wak failed to meet objectives - AG's Report
Water supply disruptions in Sarawak and Sabah, poorly managed, continue to deprive rural residents of access to clean and treated water.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Cabinet ministers, govt HODs told to submit names of villages to be represented - PM Cabinet ministers, govt HODs told to submit names of villages to be represented - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714962302_PMjpg.jpg)
Cabinet ministers, govt HODs told to submit names of villages to be represented - PM
This is a new idea and approach to ensure that long-standing problems in rural areas can be addressed systematically and effectively.
Mon May 06 2024
![Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight
The victim and the three detained boys are all children of rural migrant workers who often leave them in the care of grandparents.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709889137_Indiawomensugarc.jpg)
In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says
The research found more than half of Beed women who had gone to work on sugar plantations had undergone surgery to remove their uteruses.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708059057_TBGrannyrappersSo.jpg)
Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat
Suni and the Seven Princesses are rapping about farm life and bringing energy to a quiet rural area threatened by a population slump.
Sat Feb 17 2024
![King Charles seen in public and Harry flies in to see him after cancer diagnosis King Charles seen in public and Harry flies in to see him after cancer diagnosis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707277335_TBcancer.jpg)
King Charles seen in public and Harry flies in to see him after cancer diagnosis
King Charles will be at the Sandringham estate in rural eastern England to begin his recuperation.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![INSIGHT - World-beating growth? Not for India's rural majority INSIGHT - World-beating growth? Not for India's rural majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706684017_TBJakirKhanjpg.jpg)
INSIGHT - World-beating growth? Not for India's rural majority
Inflation was high and was forcing families to borrow money to sustain already reduced consumption.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702446981_TBLangkawijpg.jpg)
MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists
The application also acts as a boost for SMEs especially in rural areas, by facilitating a faster and secure payment method for tourists.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697780064_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages
Speech data collection can also boost rural livelihoods.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Over 300 Orang Asli children persuaded to attend school - Deputy Minister Over 300 Orang Asli children persuaded to attend school - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700727642_TBLIMHUIYINGjp.jpg)
Over 300 Orang Asli children persuaded to attend school - Deputy Minister
MOE implemented 'Jom Belajar' to give access to basic education to Orang Asli children from rural areas and have never attended school.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699430832_TBLongtan.jpg)
Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples
40 residents protest plans of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to take their rural land for cutting-edge chip production.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![LTDL 2023: Babor menang peringkat keempat pada penampilan sulung LTDL 2023: Babor menang peringkat keempat pada penampilan sulung](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695719373_Pelumba.jpg)
LTDL 2023: Babor menang peringkat keempat pada penampilan sulung
Pelumba Republik Czech Daniel Babor dari pasukan Caja Rural-Seguros RGA mengungguli perlumbaan peringkat keempat LTdL 2023.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![PM Anwar to meet district officers to discuss poverty issues - Ahmad PM Anwar to meet district officers to discuss poverty issues - Ahmad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686415052_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar to meet district officers to discuss poverty issues - Ahmad
DPM Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said it was the government's effort to address the issue of poverty in the country, especially in rural areas.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap [COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/51545907427_RAISHUSSIN.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap
The current DNB model focuses only on the last mile service delivery, which WILL NOT resolve internet problems in rural areas. - Rais Hussin
Thu May 04 2023
![Autism awareness: Helping those on the spectrum thrive Autism awareness: Helping those on the spectrum thrive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681452839_IAYautism.png)
Autism awareness: Helping those on the spectrum thrive
Autism awareness has grown in Malaysia, but challenges of lack of access to services still persist, especially in rural areas.
Fri Apr 14 2023