![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
![Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720702927_TBdrug.jpg)
Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use
Treating drug use as a health and social issue is a promising way to improve outcomes for people who use drugs.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720170202_sixleggedrobotgu.jpg)
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
![Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720158387_carpenterants.jpg)
Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives
New research shows that some ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to improve their survival chances.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715565035_RickSlayman.jpg)
First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies
The kidney from a pig genetically edited to remove genes harmful to human recipient and add certain human genes to improve compatibility.
Mon May 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment [COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689318646_Sustainableenvironm.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment
According to Environmental Performance Index, Malaysia still rely heavily on pesticides in agricultural activities.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710215355_TBSultanIbrahim.jpg)
King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims
His Majesty called on Muslims to seize the opportunity to improve worship and strengthen the brotherhood among fellow believers.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management - PM Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707191668_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said reforms implemented to reduce leakages and improve governance enabled govt to improve assistance to people.
Tue Feb 06 2024
It's About YOUth: Charting the course for wage transparency in Malaysia
Adopting a more transparent wage system can come with a lot of challenges for both employers and employees. Malaysian Pay Gap Founder, Pristine Davekhaw and Employment Partner Amardeep Singh Toor share how best to approach wage transparency to improve employment in Malaysia.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![UMPSA, Grab sign MoU, to improve education for gig workers UMPSA, Grab sign MoU, to improve education for gig workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653398545_TBGRABMSIA.jpg)
UMPSA, Grab sign MoU, to improve education for gig workers
The collaboration will give gig workers opportunity to attend training and development programme provided by the university's subsidiary.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704798666_BanEatingDogMeat.jpg)
South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703826507_shanghai.jpg)
Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions
Conditions were expected to improve from Saturday evening, when a cold wave of air is expected to blow over the country.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701489583_Gaza.jpg)
Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO
Hospitals that remain open are overwhelmed by the numbers of dead and wounded arriving.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701749967_TBANWAR.jpg)
Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised efforts to improve TVET graduates' additional skills in certain fields as it can increase the wage rate.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680505615_StevenSim.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill
Steven Sim said the bill aims to improve direct income tax and indirect tax that needs the amendment to related acts.
Tue Nov 28 2023