![LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718349610_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability
Fahmi Fadzil said it is now up to respective ministers related to audited institutions, agencies and departments to take follow-up action.
Fri Jul 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: Jemaah Islamiyah to be disbanded
Senior members of extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah announced the dissolution of their network and pledged to adhere to Indonesian law.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719933977_TBKhooYingHooi.jpg)
UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government
Dr Ying Hooi is the first Malaysian to be officially appointed to the International Advisory Council (IAC).
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719559554_palmweevillarvae.jpg)
Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 1) — Takeda's Qdenga Debuts in Malaysia
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for the Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, which is a collective of medical and community organisations.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719307274_AbdulRahmanMohamad.jpg)
Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October
The Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) is expected to be fully implemented in October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719302285_Assange.jpg)
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: Over 21,000 children missing since Israel launched war
More than 21,000 children are estimated to be missing in Gaza, either lost, missing, detained or buried in mass graves, says aid group Save the Children.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718074384_AbangZainalAbidin.jpg)
Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717571491_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said all major investment and strategic decisions of SRC were to be first referred to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Wed Jun 19 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
AWANI Tonight: KLIA aerotrain to complete ahead of schedule by Jan 31, 2025
The aerotrain project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to be completed by 31 January 2025, ahead of schedule as opposed to the original completion date set for March next year.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718700484_Bangkok.jpg)
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024