Consider This: The Malaysian Mind: From Post-colonial to Decolonial
Every year, we celebrate Merdeka, Malaya’s independence day, at the end of August, marking the start of what we now refer to as a post-colonial era. But is colonialism truly a thing of the past in Malaysia? How do colonial legacies continue to influence our collective consciousness, and what it means to break free from these mental shackles? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Alberto Gomes, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also the Global Director of DEEP Network, an academic collective that advocates for peace education.
Thu Aug 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: Digital Ministry to set up Data Commission
The Digital Ministry will introduce a Data Commission as early as the end of this year to ensure the nation has ample policies to protect data.
Mon Jul 29 2024
AWANI Global: UK-Malaysia | Sustaining Growth And Economic Synergies
Ailsa Terry, British High Commissioner to Malaysia delves into the enduring partnership between the UK and Malaysia, focusing on their collaborative efforts to sustain economic growth and foster long-term stability.
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Sun Jul 28 2024
![Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris in video of live call Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris in video of live call](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721990472_TBKamalaHarris.jpg)
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris in video of live call
The endorsement could help activate and sustain energy and fundraising for Kamala Harris campaign.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721980947_StAnneBukitMerta.jpg)
Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam
The Feast of St Anne in Bukit Mertajam, held at the end of July, attracts thousands of pilgrims worldwide to Penang.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Philippines' Marcos orders closure of offshore gaming industry Philippines' Marcos orders closure of offshore gaming industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721644900_gambling.jpg)
Philippines' Marcos orders closure of offshore gaming industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered gaming regulators to wind down and cease such offshore gaming operations by the end of the year.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end' Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697765116_PresidenAS.jpg)
Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end'
"No one is pushing me out. I'm not leaving. I'm in this race to the end," Joe Biden said.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market [COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702625792_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education for early employment or higher salaries now includes skipping SPM or upper secondary education.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67 per cent completion ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67 per cent completion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718788925_tbECRL.jpg)
ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67 per cent completion
The project traversing Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Soccer - Where am I? England fan seen waking up in empty stadium Soccer - Where am I? England fan seen waking up in empty stadium](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718786126_tbArenaAufSchalke.jpg)
Soccer - Where am I? England fan seen waking up in empty stadium
The England fan woke up in an empty stadium hours after the end of his team's Euro 2024 clash with Serbia.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717128800_Beijing.jpg)
China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists
China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.
Fri May 31 2024
![Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714043111_neutronstarmagnet.jpg)
Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected
Neutron stars are born in the explosion and collapse of stars eight to 25 times the mass of the sun at the end of their life cycle.
Sat Apr 27 2024
![Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says
Elon Musk said robot sales could become a larger part of the Tesla business than other segments, including car manufacturing.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![King reiterates focus on combating corruption under his reign King reiterates focus on combating corruption under his reign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61711951799_TBazambakijpg.jpg)
King reiterates focus on combating corruption under his reign
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim presented a pack of honey as a symbolic gesture marking the end of the 'honeymoon period' to Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708768538_TBanthonylokej.jpg)
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024