![Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the USD/MYR would linger near its immediate support level of RM4.40 today.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723180624_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability
Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.
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
![Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723023420_TBRAMAL.jpg)
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722999430_Protest.jpg)
Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate
The message was clear, the official said: Sheikh Hasina no longer had the army's support.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Ringgit on non-stop rally for 11 straight days vs US dollar Ringgit on non-stop rally for 11 straight days vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669082076_TBRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit on non-stop rally for 11 straight days vs US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid believes the ringgit versus US dollar is on track to move towards its current support level of RM4.40.
Mon Aug 05 2024
The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza
*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
![PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722548587_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister
Malaysia has conveyed its desire for South Africa to support its entry into BRICS that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Fri Aug 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: 1 Aug 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. Unlicensed socmed platforms face jail or fines after Jan1, 2025
2. Ageing nation: Supporting older workers post-retirement
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Unlicensed socmed platforms face jail or fines after Jan1, 2025
2. Ageing nation: Supporting older workers post-retirement
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Aug 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: Supporting older workers post-retirement
As Malaysia transitions into an aging society, the need for post-retirement employment grows. Taylor’s University’s Lee Yin Lan explores how the country can better support retirees.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Consider This: Autism — Policies, Support Systems & Social Acceptance
Autism affects thousands of Malaysians, yet awareness and understanding of this condition remain limited. What challenges do people with autism face from childhood through adulthood, and what support systems are—and aren’t—in place? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Beatrice Leong, founder of the Autism Inclusiveness Direct Action Group (Aida) and Julian Wong, Chairperson of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM).
Mon Jul 29 2024
It's About YOUth: Climate finance: The key to shaping a sustainable future
In mitigating the severe impacts of climate change, Mukriz Mahader and Lydia Hong, Co-directors of the Climate Finance Summit 2024 discuss what is needed to scale up financing to support climate action for a sustainable future.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 2) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Theseira, Director and council member of Climate Governance Malaysia, which is the country chapter of the World Economic Forum's initiative on climate governance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 1) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Meena Raman, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: Cracking down on cyberbullying in Malaysia
Description: With the government pledging to review and draft new laws against cyberbullying, Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Moharaj from Taylor’s University’s Impact Lab highlights crucial factors for safeguarding and supporting victims.
Tue Jul 23 2024