Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Consider This: TVET - A Vocational Renaissance?
Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector has long grappled with fragmentation, lacked standardised accreditation, faced perception challenges, and struggled with industry relevance. Can the Madani Government’s National TVET Council overcome the historical inertia and bureaucratic mess to build a more cohesive and effective TVET framework? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Howard Lee, DAP Member of Parliament for Ipoh Timor. He was recently appointed as a member of the National TVET Council.
Wed May 29 2024
![The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698303672_ParentsHandKids.jpg)
The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents
Rising cost of living with stagnant wages and economic uncertainty in Malaysia, has significantly pressured parents in providing for family.
Thu May 02 2024
![Tens of thousands of Colombians march in support of Petro's reforms Tens of thousands of Colombians march in support of Petro's reforms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714623302_TBColombia.jpg)
Tens of thousands of Colombians march in support of Petro's reforms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says will tackle inequality, but have struggled to win congressional approval.
Thu May 02 2024
![Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713357385_tbAfghanwoman.jpg)
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
AWANI Review: Banking on Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Small business owners, often needing just RM1000, struggle to access bank funding. Fintech MADCash offers interest-free micro-funds, aiming to break financial barriers and uplift women entrepreneurs.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Nvidia CEO says AI could pass human tests in five years Nvidia CEO says AI could pass human tests in five years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709520263_TBJensenHuangjp.jpg)
Nvidia CEO says AI could pass human tests in five years
As of now, AI can pass tests such as legal bar exams, but still struggles on specialized medial tests such as gastroenterology.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708936950_IndonesiaPemiluE.jpg)
Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will seek a parliamentary probe into alleged violations around this month's election.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Pakistan's majority parties struggle to form coalition government Pakistan's majority parties struggle to form coalition government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704758953_TBNawazSharif.jpg)
Pakistan's majority parties struggle to form coalition government
This group is at loggerheads with the powerful military and alleges that the vote was rigged.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Turkey earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild their lives one year on Turkey earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild their lives one year on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707122603_TBearthquakesurvi.jpg)
Turkey earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild their lives one year on
More than 215,000 people live in container homes in Hatay.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Sharing the grieves of the world's longest-continuing conflicts Sharing the grieves of the world's longest-continuing conflicts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701904354_Palestinianman.jpg)
Sharing the grieves of the world's longest-continuing conflicts
Palestinians are made to become refugees in their own land. They have to struggle for their justice, independence, self-determination and liberation.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700114225_TBXiJinping.jpg)
Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend
Beijing looks to reassure global business and counter China's struggles to entice foreign investment.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41698824645_TBstroller.jpg)
China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate
Authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Underemployment: The silent struggle impacting our workforce [COLUMNIST] Underemployment: The silent struggle impacting our workforce](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Underemployment: The silent struggle impacting our workforce
Studies found that a significant proportion of graduates accept jobs that do not align with their fields of study.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings, call on Muslims to recite selawat' Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings, call on Muslims to recite selawat'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695872841_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings, call on Muslims to recite "selawat'
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the life and struggles of Prophet Muhammad are a highly valuable reference for all parties.
Thu Sep 28 2023