![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Niaga AWANI: Tech Innovation & Journalism Futures
Niaga AWANI features Kristie Lu Stout, Anchor/Correspondent, CNN in conversation with Tehmina Kaoosji and Nabilah Khaleeda.
The anchors exchange views about exciting tech innovations and AI across Asia, changing everyday lives through positive inventions, as well as via core industries like tourism.
Journalism Futures is another key area of discussion, with Kristie sharing her thoughts about sustainability for the news media industry and her experiences speaking to journalism students for CNN Academy while in Kuala Lumpur.
The anchors exchange views about exciting tech innovations and AI across Asia, changing everyday lives through positive inventions, as well as via core industries like tourism.
Journalism Futures is another key area of discussion, with Kristie sharing her thoughts about sustainability for the news media industry and her experiences speaking to journalism students for CNN Academy while in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711614697_tbSingapore.jpg)
Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report
Highlights included strategic discussions on promoting sustainable growth and leveraging tech in cross-border transactions.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Consider This: Sustaining Sustainability - A Conversation With Professor Jeffrey Sachs
With the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) severely stalled, what needs to be done to ensure the world is back on track? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Prof Jeffrey Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) about how education can contribute to reversing these trends.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720095123_energyresources.jpg)
How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity
With its uneven energy distribution, South-East Asia must enhance its energy interconnectivity.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720070270_tbFinance.jpg)
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future [COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645443257_TBMERDEKA.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future
A long-term approach is needed to provide veterans with sustainable opportunities for a dignified post-retirement life.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future [COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720064337_tbThorbjrnFors.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future
Energy efficiency is an important step towards a sustainable energy future.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719307455_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said governments must adopt a holistic approach to policy and infrastructure to bolster renewable energy (RE) supply and ensure sustainable development.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697702773_thinkcity.jpg)
Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development
This collaborative effort aims at advocating for a spatial approach to inclusive and sustainable economic growth via Malaysian cities.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![World falls behind on energy SDG - UN report World falls behind on energy SDG - UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619614912_renewableenergy.jpg)
World falls behind on energy SDG - UN report
The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable energy for all
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Jom Kita Bincang! - Sustainability, health, and social issues through children’s literature Jom Kita Bincang! - Sustainability, health, and social issues through children’s literature](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718095655_tbJomKitaBincang.jpg)
Jom Kita Bincang! - Sustainability, health, and social issues through children’s literature
Children's literature can be a big inspiration for young minds and thus society at large.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/51575041932_MIGHT.jpg)
Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival
The aerospace industry in Malaysia is witnessing a resurgence post-pandemic, marked by high growth and strategic developments.
Mon Jun 10 2024