![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
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
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
![Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF](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)
Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF
MIDF said local institutions continued to play their role in supporting the local bourse with a net buying of RM32.2 million last week.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Dr Mahathir seeks open proceedings for Batu Puteh RCI, disqualification of panel members Dr Mahathir seeks open proceedings for Batu Puteh RCI, disqualification of panel members](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690534978_TBtunm.jpg)
Dr Mahathir seeks open proceedings for Batu Puteh RCI, disqualification of panel members
In his supporting affidavit, the former PM said the RCI's decision to not hold the proceedings openly to the public was unreasonable.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715313153_SpyBalloon.jpg)
Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident
The Biden administration added 37 Chinese entities to a trade restriction list, including some for supporting the spy balloon that flew over the U.S. last year.
Fri May 10 2024
![A 98-year-old Ukraine woman walks 10 km under shelling to escape Russians A 98-year-old Ukraine woman walks 10 km under shelling to escape Russians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714723664_Ukrainewomajpg.jpg)
A 98-year-old Ukraine woman walks 10 km under shelling to escape Russians
Lidia Stepanivna said she walked under shelling without food or water, supporting herself with sticks and sleeping on the ground.
Fri May 03 2024
![June 5 decision on Najib's leave application concerning addendum order June 5 decision on Najib's leave application concerning addendum order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702625390_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
June 5 decision on Najib's leave application concerning addendum order
Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said the affidavit by a witness supporting Najib's application, is not supposed to be accessible to public.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/41555344539_Narendra.jpg)
Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
The Modi government openly supports films that promote the BJP ideology through providing tax breaks and removing regulatory restrictions.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620880881_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges
Antony Blinken said support for Ukraine was vital as China, North Korea and Iran were supporting Russia to build up its defense base.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704327515_TBNAZIFUDDIN.jpg)
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer' Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710117892_RobertDowneyJr.jpg)
Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
Robert Downey Jr. was considered a frontrunner for best supporting actor Oscar, having collected the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘The Holdovers’ Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘The Holdovers’](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710113543_DaVineJoyRandolph.jpg)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘The Holdovers’
DaVine Joy Randolph won the best supporting actress Oscar on Sunday for her role as the grieving mother Mary Lamb in -The Holdovers.-
Mon Mar 11 2024