![Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21 Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723424431_landslide.jpg)
Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21
According to police spokesperson more could still be trapped but the number was unknown.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723179368_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is still room for improvement to ensure federal statutory bodies did not deviate from their objectives.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722910909_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM
Although price of sugar, oil, flour and cooking oil are among the cheapest, Malaysians still feel the strain, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722599054_DiabetisGula.jpg)
One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister
Malaysia is still listed as the country with the highest prevalence of diabetes in South East Asia.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722339273_landslide.jpg)
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![SK Pulau Gaya food poisoning case: Victims ate nasi lemak SK Pulau Gaya food poisoning case: Victims ate nasi lemak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721812319_NasiLemakSedapF.jpg)
SK Pulau Gaya food poisoning case: Victims ate nasi lemak
Datuk Dr Asits Sanna said a comprehensive history of movements and exposure to the food involved is still under investigation.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Police confirm suspect in Nur Farah Kartini’s murder case a policeman Police confirm suspect in Nur Farah Kartini’s murder case a policeman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713736324_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Police confirm suspect in Nur Farah Kartini’s murder case a policeman
Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 26-year-old man, who is also the victim's boyfriend, is still in service in Perak.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![No hope of survivors in Nepal bus accident, 55 still missing No hope of survivors in Nepal bus accident, 55 still missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721034124_TBNEPALLANDSLIDE.jpg)
No hope of survivors in Nepal bus accident, 55 still missing
Hundreds of security personnel resumed searches for the missing buses and passengers, over 72 hours after the accident.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Loneliness has a serious impact on health Loneliness has a serious impact on health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720698473_TBloneliness.jpg)
Loneliness has a serious impact on health
Although easy access to the internet and social media has changed how people live and talk to each other, more people still feel alone.
Sat Jul 13 2024
![Study on padi and rice industry still ongoing - KPKM Study on padi and rice industry still ongoing - KPKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696299258_TBBERAS.jpg)
Study on padi and rice industry still ongoing - KPKM
MyCC is still conducting a study on the country's padi and rice industry, including allegations of the existence of a cartel within it.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks
John Kirby says there are still gaps remaining between the two sides.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Police reports can still be made despite closure of gates at 10pm - KDN Police reports can still be made despite closure of gates at 10pm - KDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703147857_TBLOGOPOLISGENERIC.jpg)
Police reports can still be made despite closure of gates at 10pm - KDN
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police stations will carry on providing services as usual despite the closure of their gates after 10 pm.
Wed Jul 10 2024