![[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads [COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521522953_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads
Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693800859_ArmyClashes.jpg)
Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread
The war has devastated a healthcare system already under strain before the fighting began.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596797317_TBWHOLEBANONAID.jpg)
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says
The new vaccine is reported to protect against the five major strains, unlike the initial vaccine that works against only one strain.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708662729_TBSumbanganAsasR.jpg)
SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need
The SARA aid to households has been increased to RM1,200 from RM600 in 2023, while the rate for single individuals remains at RM600.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Iran aims to rekindle diplomatic ties with Egypt after 40-year rift Iran aims to rekindle diplomatic ties with Egypt after 40-year rift](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703576919_Iranflag.jpg)
Iran aims to rekindle diplomatic ties with Egypt after 40-year rift
After more than 40 years of strained relations, Iran is hopeful for a resumption of diplomatic ties with its political rival, Egypt.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639827910_COVID.jpg)
WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk
While there might be more cases with the variant, JN.1 doesn't pose a greater risk, said Andrew Pekosz, a virologist.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673631100_LondonElection.jpg)
Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus
UKHSA said the case was detected as part of routine national flu surveillance and the source of infection was not known.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697093021_Gaza.jpg)
Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars
Israeli officials said they were planning for possible strains on their supplies of anti-rocket interception missiles.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656349427_Fuji.jpg)
Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji
The surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to extreme levels of pollution and other strains, authorities say.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680355121_MenteriKesihatanD.jpg)
MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![China sahkan situasi COVID-19 semakin reda, berada pada 'tahap rendah' China sahkan situasi COVID-19 semakin reda, berada pada 'tahap rendah'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51675069431_chinanewyear.jpg)
China sahkan situasi COVID-19 semakin reda, berada pada 'tahap rendah'
Keadaan wabak di seluruh negara telah memasuki tahap rendah dan situasi wabak di pelbagai tempat kekal stabil dalam trend menurun.
Tue Jan 31 2023
![Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642565193_virusdeltacovid.jpg)
Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant
Thailand has reported its first case of the new COVID variant, XAY.2, a combination of AY.45, a sub-variant of the Delta strain, and the Omicron BA.4/5 sub-variant.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672208776_CHINA.jpg)
Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked
Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surge of COVID-19 infections strained medical resources.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Canadian hospitals, strapped for staff, strain with sick children Canadian hospitals, strapped for staff, strain with sick children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668863489_CANADA.jpg)
Canadian hospitals, strapped for staff, strain with sick children
Hospitals across the country are reassigning staff to pediatric care and putting children in other parts of hospitals.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668676519_marijuana.jpg)
APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022