Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global adoption low, Malaysia leads the way
The demand, development, and market shares of Islamic finance in any given jurisdiction are largely affected by public awareness, sharia sensitivity, confidence and the competitiveness of the product offering. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with Bashar Al-Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings.
Mon Aug 21 2023
![Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679649509_BOOKS.jpg)
Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world
Sensitivity readers are becoming prominent in contemporary fiction publishing also and not everyone is pleased about it.
Sun Mar 26 2023
![Najib's account was first individual account created with code name - Witness Najib's account was first individual account created with code name - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652790540_PerdanaMenteriNajib.jpg)
Najib's account was first individual account created with code name - Witness
The High Court was told that Najib Razak's personal AmBank account was the first created with a code name for the purpose of protecting information and preserving the sensitivity of the account.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![NCCIM calls for greater urgency in foreign workers recruitment NCCIM calls for greater urgency in foreign workers recruitment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664443269_TanSriSohThianLa.jpg)
NCCIM calls for greater urgency in foreign workers recruitment
The NCCIM would like "greater urgency and sensitivity to business needs" by all the approving parties involved in the various stages of of foreign workers recruitment.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Intel apologises in China over Xinjiang supplier statement Intel apologises in China over Xinjiang supplier statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640242307_intel.jpg)
Intel apologises in China over Xinjiang supplier statement
Intel, which has 10,000 employees in China, said in its apology that it "respected the sensitivity of the issue in China."
Thu Dec 23 2021
![COVID-19: Sensitivity levels of two saliva self-test kits above 90 pct - Health DG COVID-19: Sensitivity levels of two saliva self-test kits above 90 pct - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623109968_DrNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID-19: Sensitivity levels of two saliva self-test kits above 90 pct - Health DG
The studies conducted by IMR had been completed and that the details on the guidelines for the use of the self-test kits were expected to be ready next week.
Wed Jul 07 2021
![Liberating Al-Aqsa Liberating Al-Aqsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623222836_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Liberating Al-Aqsa
Such was the acute sensitivity displayed by Moshe Dayan, one of Israel's well-acclaimed leaders and statesmen.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605665708_KoreanWomen.jpg)
Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades
Gender sensitivity is changing the way families of the deceased bid farewell to their grandmothers, mothers and daughters.
Wed Nov 18 2020
![Malaysians urged to maintain religious sensitivity, avoid conflict Malaysians urged to maintain religious sensitivity, avoid conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589494007_AbdulHalimTawil.jpg)
Malaysians urged to maintain religious sensitivity, avoid conflict
Muslims should also adhere to Allah's command in the Quran which states 'to you your religion, and to me, mine' which can be practised by the people in this country.
Thu Oct 29 2020
![COVID-19 test kits need to have high accuracy Khairy COVID-19 test kits need to have high accuracy Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41587716325_KJyb.jpg)
COVID-19 test kits need to have high accuracy Khairy
However, most of the test kits have a sensitivity rate of less than 50 per cent.
Fri Apr 24 2020
![Recognition as Bumiputera for Indian Muslims needs detailed study - Perkasa Recognition as Bumiputera for Indian Muslims needs detailed study - Perkasa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71479907930_DatukIbrahimAli.jpg)
Recognition as Bumiputera for Indian Muslims needs detailed study - Perkasa
Ibrahim says the matter should be studied thoroughly, especially in several aspects including the constitution, legislation, sensitivity and history to ensure that no implications would arise.
Fri Jul 21 2017
![Arab rift deepens woes for Gulf airlines Arab rift deepens woes for Gulf airlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81496760980_QatarAirways.jpg)
Arab rift deepens woes for Gulf airlines
A bust-up between Arab powers has dealt a blow to supercarriers already hurt by low oil prices and laptop bans, exposing the sensitivity of Gulf hubs to regional uncertainty.
Wed Jun 07 2017
![Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/81483262388_MahathirMohamad.jpg)
Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh
Many countries declassified documents that are classified or under the OSA after 25, 35, or more years depending on the sensitivity of those documents while some remain classified forever.
Wed Jan 25 2017
![People's sensitivity on issues associated with Israel must be respected - Ahmad Zahid People's sensitivity on issues associated with Israel must be respected - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81445786193_zahidhamidi.jpg)
People's sensitivity on issues associated with Israel must be respected - Ahmad Zahid
Malaysia has a clear policy regarding diplomatic relations with Israel and the DAP should not breach that policy, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Dec 28 2015
![Two more reasons to breastfeed: It may reduce moms' cancer and diabetes risk Two more reasons to breastfeed: It may reduce moms' cancer and diabetes risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444284178_breastfeed.jpg)
Two more reasons to breastfeed: It may reduce moms' cancer and diabetes risk
Growing number of new studies provide evidence that breastfeeding may have a strong physical effect as well by cutting the women's risk of diabetes and cancer.
Sun Nov 29 2015