The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings
How can urban design help to reclaim and enhance the unique character of Malaysian cities? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO which champions good urban design practice in Malaysia and aspires to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Sun May 26 2024
![Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698645739_Concert.jpg)
Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think
This cultural framing of fangirls seeps into fandom spaces.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Manusia pertama dengan implan Neuralink kini boleh kawal tetikus melalui fikiran - Elon Musk Manusia pertama dengan implan Neuralink kini boleh kawal tetikus melalui fikiran - Elon Musk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708491088_TBImplanNeuralink.jpg)
Manusia pertama dengan implan Neuralink kini boleh kawal tetikus melalui fikiran - Elon Musk
Pengguna tersebut dilapor berjaya mengawal tetikus dan menggerakkannya pada skrin hanya dengan berfikir.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Rifle, fur hat, drones: North Korea's Kim returns with gifts from Russia Rifle, fur hat, drones: North Korea's Kim returns with gifts from Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61694518179_TBKimJongUn.jpg)
Rifle, fur hat, drones: North Korea's Kim returns with gifts from Russia
Vladimir Putin also presented a glove from a spacesuit worn in space.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61694080759_animalambulance.jpg)
After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears
Authorities have already cleared many slums in the city and put up cutouts of langurs to scare away monkeys from public spaces.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Regulating AI in schools could be a top class innovation Regulating AI in schools could be a top class innovation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692348006_AIpowered.jpg)
Regulating AI in schools could be a top class innovation
Imagine a future where classrooms are dynamic AI-powered learning spaces, where every student has a personalised experience.
Sat Aug 19 2023
!['Bohemian Rhapsody' piano, other Freddie Mercury belongings to be auctioned 'Bohemian Rhapsody' piano, other Freddie Mercury belongings to be auctioned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691140840_YamahaGrandPiano.jpg)
'Bohemian Rhapsody' piano, other Freddie Mercury belongings to be auctioned
We've conceived our gallery spaces to give it a sense of what it was like living with Freddie at home, Sotheby's London said.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![How strategic green spaces can cool cities How strategic green spaces can cool cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/71512424589_Rainbow.jpg)
How strategic green spaces can cool cities
The loss of natural areas in the process of urbanisation reduces the mechanism of evaporative cooling and shading from tree canopy.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![Elon Musk umum xAI, pencabar baharu teknologi kecerdasan buatan Elon Musk umum xAI, pencabar baharu teknologi kecerdasan buatan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689226792_TBElonMuskXai.jpg)
Elon Musk umum xAI, pencabar baharu teknologi kecerdasan buatan
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Tesla dan SpaceX, Elon Musk pada Rabu mengumumkan kemunculan syarikat kecerdasan buatan baharu, xAI.
Thu Jul 13 2023
![Musk hosts Twitter event for anti-vaxx Democratic candidate RFK Jr. Musk hosts Twitter event for anti-vaxx Democratic candidate RFK Jr.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686033028_mashup.jpg)
Musk hosts Twitter event for anti-vaxx Democratic candidate RFK Jr.
Elon Musk hosted Robert F. Kennedy Jr in his second Twitter Spaces event for a 2024 White House candidate.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Discord, a prime ground for online 'rebels'... and leaks? Discord, a prime ground for online 'rebels'... and leaks?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681724461_Discord.jpg)
Discord, a prime ground for online 'rebels'... and leaks?
Discord allows communities to set up servers, which are virtual spaces where users can chat, share media and connect with others.
Tue Apr 18 2023
It's About YOUth: Helping those on the spectrum thrive
This World Autism Awareness Month, Jochebed Isaacs from Early Autism Project Malaysia and Miss World Malaysia Wenanita Angang discuss increasing access to support services and making our spaces more inclusive for the neurodivergent community.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![These robots are joining the New York Police Department These robots are joining the New York Police Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681364362_NewYorkCityPolice.jpg)
These robots are joining the New York Police Department
Robot dogs will soon be stepping onto the city streets, as well as new devices tasked with monitoring certain enclosed spaces.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Mobile World Congress looks ahead to tomorrow's AR glasses Mobile World Congress looks ahead to tomorrow's AR glasses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677579318_RayNeoX.jpg)
Mobile World Congress looks ahead to tomorrow's AR glasses
Forget smartphones, what if the real stars of this year's Mobile World Congress were augmented reality glasses?
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Year of the Rabbit? Not so fast! Vietnam's Lunar New Year to celebrate the cat Year of the Rabbit? Not so fast! Vietnam's Lunar New Year to celebrate the cat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674200831_NewYearCat.jpg)
Year of the Rabbit? Not so fast! Vietnam's Lunar New Year to celebrate the cat
Sculptures of cats have popped up in public spaces across the country ahead of the Lunar New Year, together with a myriad of cat charms.
Fri Jan 20 2023