![MCMC and Microsoft collaborate to explore AI industry benefits MCMC and Microsoft collaborate to explore AI industry benefits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718942704_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
MCMC and Microsoft collaborate to explore AI industry benefits
MCMC and Microsoft Malaysia's MoU will explore AI's socio-economic benefits and prepare the future workforce with AI and digital skills.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718175643_ASEANflag.jpg)
ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 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
Consider This: PADU Database (Part 2) — Targeting Accuracy Challenges in Social Welfare
Putrajaya is attempting to create a single national database of complete socio-economic information for every household in the country. Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) is intended to allow for data-driven policymaking and targeted policy implementation. But how does the design of PADU align with its intended goals, and what uncertainties persist? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Derek Kok, Senior Research Analyst at the Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia at Sunway University. His research focuses on social and welfare policies for children and families, particularly the linkages between social protection and socioeconomic deprivations.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Consider This: PADU Database (Part 1) — Potential Impact on Policy and Society
Putrajaya is attempting to create a single national database of complete socio-economic information for every household in the country. Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) is intended to allow for data-driven policymaking and targeted policy implementation. But how does the design of PADU align with its intended goals, and what uncertainties persist? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute. Her research focuses on digital policy, with an emphasis on digital inclusion and digital governance.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687346363_TBMASIC.jpg)
Malaysia's positioning in the global space economy
The Malaysian government and industry leaders recognize the growing importance of space technology and its potential impact on various socio-economic activities.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![Johor govt always concerned about Orang Asli's socio-economic development - Sultan Ibrahim Johor govt always concerned about Orang Asli's socio-economic development - Sultan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673154789_SultanJohorSultan.jpg)
Johor govt always concerned about Orang Asli's socio-economic development - Sultan Ibrahim
The Johor state government is always concerned about the socio-economic development and welfare of the Orang Asli community, says the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
Sun Jan 08 2023
![ASEAN Summits conclude with emphasis on post-pandemic recovery, ASEAN centrality ASEAN Summits conclude with emphasis on post-pandemic recovery, ASEAN centrality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668335066_AseanCambodia.jpg)
ASEAN Summits conclude with emphasis on post-pandemic recovery, ASEAN centrality
The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Cambodia concluded Sunday, achieving fruitful results for greater regional cooperation towards post-COVID-19 pandemic socio-economic recovery.
Sun Nov 13 2022
![Socio-economic development of Orang Asli among 35 initiatives promised by Vigneswaran Socio-economic development of Orang Asli among 35 initiatives promised by Vigneswaran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668059590_TanSriSAVignesw.jpg)
Socio-economic development of Orang Asli among 35 initiatives promised by Vigneswaran
Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran has drawn up an action plan for the Orang Asli, which is among the 35 initiatives being promised to improve the well-being and harmony of the constituents.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![MOF: Tax, revenue reforms key to socio-economic resilience MOF: Tax, revenue reforms key to socio-economic resilience](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629357554_BangunanPerdanaPut.jpg)
MOF: Tax, revenue reforms key to socio-economic resilience
Putrajaya will continue to implement tax reform initiatives which focused on measures to broaden the tax base including reviewing broad-based incentives, reliefs and deductions.
Fri Jun 03 2022
![EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653815311_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa
Medium-and long-term socio-economic development plans to establish an agenda for an ageing nation by 2030 will be implemented by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Prime Minister's Department.
Sun May 29 2022
![Sultan Ibrahim: Border reopening will spur socio-economic recovery Sultan Ibrahim: Border reopening will spur socio-economic recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81648826898_TBSULTANJOHOR.jpg)
Sultan Ibrahim: Border reopening will spur socio-economic recovery
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border is expected to further boost the country's recovery efforts as well as the people's socio-economy.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![S'wak Polls: Give GPS a chance to create a better Sarawak - Abang Johari S'wak Polls: Give GPS a chance to create a better Sarawak - Abang Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639732207_AbangJohari.jpg)
S'wak Polls: Give GPS a chance to create a better Sarawak - Abang Johari
Abang Johari said his GPS team will continue with its socio-economic development agenda to create new sources of wealth.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639050588_BaruBianPSB.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy
The Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) launched its manifesto for the Sarawak State Election today, which focuses on three aspects, namely autonomy and governance, education reform and socio-economic reform.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![KPDNHEP achieves 100-day Malaysian Family Aspiration target - Nanta Linggi KPDNHEP achieves 100-day Malaysian Family Aspiration target - Nanta Linggi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637860255_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
KPDNHEP achieves 100-day Malaysian Family Aspiration target - Nanta Linggi
Nanta said the programme acted as a "push factor" in strengthening the economy in stages, which has had a positive socio-economic impact.
Sun Nov 28 2021