![[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods [COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627540836_Study.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods
The multilingualism of Malaysians has been slowly dwindling in the past decades.
Tue May 21 2024
![Residents in for months-long displacement as Philippine volcano spews lava, gases Residents in for months-long displacement as Philippine volcano spews lava, gases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686645993_MountMayonvolcano.jpg)
Residents in for months-long displacement as Philippine volcano spews lava, gases
Incandescent lava was seen flowing slowly from the mouth of the 2,462-metre Mayon volcano, which was placed on a high alert level.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685934526_TBsmile.jpg)
Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off
Kawano's services as a smile instructor are seeing a surge in demand in Japan, where mask-wearing was near universal during the pandemic.
Mon Jun 05 2023
![Paul Rudd and Harry Styles: Two male beauty icons smashing skincare stereotypes Paul Rudd and Harry Styles: Two male beauty icons smashing skincare stereotypes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676625445_PaulRudd.jpg)
Paul Rudd and Harry Styles: Two male beauty icons smashing skincare stereotypes
Change is slowly but surely underway in the fashion and beauty industries, driven by icons who help push the boundaries.
Sat Feb 18 2023
![Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652591237_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls
Khan plans to lead the motorised caravan slowly northwards up the Grand Trunk Road to Islamabad, drawing more support along the way.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Tanker refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal - Canal authority Tanker refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal - Canal authority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662007242_Tanker.jpg)
Tanker refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal - Canal authority
The vessel temporarily clogged up traffic and is now facing south again, but moving slowly by tugboat assistance, TankerTrackers said.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![Music concert events gateway to revive Malaysian tourism industry Music concert events gateway to revive Malaysian tourism industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658658040_TBANIRUDH.jpg)
Music concert events gateway to revive Malaysian tourism industry
Music tourism has now become a massive phenomenon around the world and Malaysia is slowly resuming this tourism product to revive the industry as the country moves to the endemic phase.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![Elderly Indonesian culinary legend's sweet treats stand the test of time Elderly Indonesian culinary legend's sweet treats stand the test of time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657878023_INDONESIA.jpg)
Elderly Indonesian culinary legend's sweet treats stand the test of time
Mbah Satinem climbs off slowly, tightly holding a basket that carries the sweet snacks she has been selling for more than half a century.
Fri Jul 15 2022
![Aidilfitri: Slow moving traffic on several highways Aidilfitri: Slow moving traffic on several highways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71651332770_Alirantrafik.jpg)
Aidilfitri: Slow moving traffic on several highways
Traffic flow on several highways and trunk roads heading north, south and the East Coast is moving slowly following the exodus of people going back to their home villages to celebrate Hari Raya.
Sat Apr 30 2022
![Notre Dame slowly reviving three years after fire Notre Dame slowly reviving three years after fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649906131_notredame.jpg)
Notre Dame slowly reviving three years after fire
Ahead of the anniversary of the blaze on Friday, the mammoth cleaning job of the walls, vaults and floor is almost completed, restoring the cathedral to its original whiteness.
Thu Apr 14 2022
![DSA: It's time to equip military front with sufficient cyber warfare capabilities DSA: It's time to equip military front with sufficient cyber warfare capabilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/61569361635_TanSriMohdAzumi.jpg)
DSA: It's time to equip military front with sufficient cyber warfare capabilities
Mohd Azumi said cyber crimes had slowly become the 'crime-of-choice' as it was non-tangible but yet effective.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![Police close in on protesters blockading Canada's capital Police close in on protesters blockading Canada's capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645248371_OTTAWA.jpg)
Police close in on protesters blockading Canada's capital
Hundreds of officers moved in despite frigid temperatures and freshly fallen snow, slowly clearing one part of the city.
Sat Feb 19 2022
![Australia COVID-19 infections hit record amid runaway Omicron outbreak Australia COVID-19 infections hit record amid runaway Omicron outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633924215_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia COVID-19 infections hit record amid runaway Omicron outbreak
Australia has reported nearly a million cases over the last two weeks as people slowly get adjusted to living with the coronavirus.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Children fuel English COVID case rise after slow vaccine start Children fuel English COVID case rise after slow vaccine start](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634629193_TOKYO.jpg)
Children fuel English COVID case rise after slow vaccine start
Concern rise over vaccines being rolled out in schools too slowly, risking the welfare of children and adults alike.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Malaysia to work with Indonesia on mutual recognition for vaccine certificates Malaysia to work with Indonesia on mutual recognition for vaccine certificates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41630750203_Saifuddintaklimat.jpg)
Malaysia to work with Indonesia on mutual recognition for vaccine certificates
The mutual recognition of the certificates will contribute towards the reopening of the borders slowly.
Mon Oct 18 2021