![Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717481766_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke
Anthony Loke said the new fee is 85 pct lower than existing rate which aims to encourage people to switch to the use of ZEV vehicles.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Malaysia welcomes beneficial investments, does not favour any country - PM Malaysia welcomes beneficial investments, does not favour any country - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710743646_TBANWARIBRAHIMj.jpg)
Malaysia welcomes beneficial investments, does not favour any country - PM
The government will continue to encourage investments that benefit Malaysia without interfering in the geopolitics of any country.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Kate, Princess of Wales, 'doing well' after surgery, King Charles 'fine' Kate, Princess of Wales, 'doing well' after surgery, King Charles 'fine'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705548693_TBMASHUP.jpg)
Kate, Princess of Wales, 'doing well' after surgery, King Charles 'fine'
King Charles was keen to share details of his condition to encourage other men experiencing symptoms to have a medical check.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642463277_mural.jpg)
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696209918_PTPTN.jpg)
PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture
Datuk Norliza Abdul Rahim said PTPTN is targeting RM220 million deposits in Simpan SSPN this year.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![Orang Asli in Pulai wants elected representative to prioritise quality education for their children Orang Asli in Pulai wants elected representative to prioritise quality education for their children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41546333867_ORANGASLI.jpg)
Orang Asli in Pulai wants elected representative to prioritise quality education for their children
The community wants more efforts made to encourage their children to attend school and understand the importance of education.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![Call for community involvement to promote sustainable, active aging process in Malaysia Call for community involvement to promote sustainable, active aging process in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691417114_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Call for community involvement to promote sustainable, active aging process in Malaysia
The symposium offers a platform for delegates to gain new insights and innovative strategies to encourage seniors to lead active lifestyles.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![Govt to channel RM3 million to Malaysian Red Crescent to encourage volunteerism Govt to channel RM3 million to Malaysian Red Crescent to encourage volunteerism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683269398_SambutanUlangTahun.jpg)
Govt to channel RM3 million to Malaysian Red Crescent to encourage volunteerism
PM Anwar Ibrahim wants the relevant ministries to help and encourage more young people to participate in voluntary and humanitarian work.
Fri May 05 2023
![Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61446638392_VapeEcig.jpg)
Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
The British govt said it will be funding a new national 'swap to stop' scheme the first of its kind in the world.
Tue Apr 11 2023
![From extended paternity leave to a baby bonus, Singapore is encouraging people to have children From extended paternity leave to a baby bonus, Singapore is encouraging people to have children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677038434_SINGAPORE.jpg)
From extended paternity leave to a baby bonus, Singapore is encouraging people to have children
To encourage fathers to be more actively involved in the arrival of a child, paternity leave will be doubled as of January 1, 2024.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat today Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672329169_MalaysiaParliament.jpg)
Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
MITI's policy to encourage the use of EVs and the additional charging points for EVs nationwide will also be brought up.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Safeguarding our senior citizens from financial scams [COLUMNIST] Safeguarding our senior citizens from financial scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626083791_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Safeguarding our senior citizens from financial scams
To encourage this horizontal of community support for elders, there needs to be a vertical framework.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Ras Adiba urges PBT to host more tournaments involving PWDs Ras Adiba urges PBT to host more tournaments involving PWDs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665151826_TBRASADIBA.jpg)
Ras Adiba urges PBT to host more tournaments involving PWDs
PBTs are advised to emulate the MBPJ in organising more tournaments involving PwDs to encourage them to represent the country.
Thu Dec 15 2022
![Food operators doing their bit to encourage more people to vote Food operators doing their bit to encourage more people to vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668748381_TBBELANJAPERCUMA.jpg)
Food operators doing their bit to encourage more people to vote
To add to the merriment on polling day, a trader is giving away nasi arab for free to customers by simply showing the indelible ink mark on their finger on polling day.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![MOSTI to encourage more creative approaches for STEM subjects MOSTI to encourage more creative approaches for STEM subjects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666373124_TBadhambaba.jpg)
MOSTI to encourage more creative approaches for STEM subjects
More creative and innovative approaches are needed in the learning of STEM, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said.
Sat Oct 22 2022