![Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718357926_tbGenderEquality.jpg)
Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
Women face systemic challenges in accessing senior positions across all countries and sectors, undermining economic growth.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717472856_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM
These include investments in critical sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure conducive to active ageing.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691662695_midfresearch.jpg)
Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research
The sectors with the highest net foreign inflows last week were transportation and logistics (RM221.4 million), MIDF Research said.
Mon May 27 2024
![Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716300772_TBANWARUCAP.jpg)
Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM
Almost all sectors have surged and catalysed the growth in the first quarter of 2024, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed May 22 2024
![Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716179080_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies
Rafizi Ramli said the realignment will be achieved through smart and innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Mon May 20 2024
![Malaysia anticipates deeper collaboration with China in 5 key sectors - DPM Fadillah Malaysia anticipates deeper collaboration with China in 5 key sectors - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715063339_TBFADILLAHYUSOFTITAH.jpg)
Malaysia anticipates deeper collaboration with China in 5 key sectors - DPM Fadillah
Malaysia strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Tue May 07 2024
![Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714689492_DzulkeflyAhmadMente.jpg)
Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve shortfall of nursing staff needed.
Fri May 03 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers [COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660886320_pekerja.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers
The journey to reduce our reliance on foreign workers can be long and arduous, but it is the path we must pursue.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![The four-day week looks here to stay The four-day week looks here to stay](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692933137_PwCsGlobalWorkfor.jpg)
The four-day week looks here to stay
While flexible work arrangements have been available across many sectors, many organisations now offer employees opportunities to reduce work time without reducing pay.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Seven unexpected moves in the Cabinet reshuffle [COLUMNIST] Seven unexpected moves in the Cabinet reshuffle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698078604_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Seven unexpected moves in the Cabinet reshuffle
The creation of four new ministries reflects the Prime Minister's conviction that these sectors warrant a more profound focus.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61701594806_NikNazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said there is also a need to address the financial aspect of biodiversity conservation.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: IBM’s vision for Artificial Intelligence
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Thu Sep 28 2023
![Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694680673_VSivakumar.jpg)
Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar
HR Minister V.Sivakumar said the meeting will also detail the new application procedures and processes for the three sub-sectors.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691736761_VSivakumar.jpg)
Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said the reopening of the intake of foreign workers for three sub-sectors was not comprehensive but based on the actual needs.
Fri Sep 08 2023
![Foreign workers recruitment figures for three sectors to be decided Friday - Sivakumar Foreign workers recruitment figures for three sectors to be decided Friday - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687067002_TBSivakumar.jpg)
Foreign workers recruitment figures for three sectors to be decided Friday - Sivakumar
The number of foreign workers to be recruited for barbershops, textile shops and goldsmiths will be decided at the Cabinet meeting.
Tue Sep 05 2023