![[COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues [COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614839844_mydigital.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues
2022 has been a remarkable year for Malaysia. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination rates allowed for the reopening of our economy and precipitated a surge of growth.
Sat Dec 31 2022
!['Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit 'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671001298_china.jpg)
'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit
China may now pay the price for shielding a population that lacks "herd immunity" and has low vaccination rates among the elderly.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663731562_Tigray.jpg)
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Moody's: Malaysia to record 6.0 pct economic growth in 2022 Moody's: Malaysia to record 6.0 pct economic growth in 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645523863_Moodys.jpg)
Moody's: Malaysia to record 6.0 pct economic growth in 2022
Malaysia's economy is likely to grow 6.0 per cent this year, driven by the reopening of international borders, high vaccination rates, and as the country enters the transition to the endemic phase.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Week Ahead: 3rd Week of October 2021
This week, with completed vaccination rates amongst adults surpassing the 90% mark, the government is lifting the interstate travel ban. What does this mean for us? Also, Melaka is set to decide on going ahead with state-wide elections, and Budget 2022 conversations picks up its pace
Sat Mar 26 2022
![WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg' WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627028076_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'
Low vaccination rates in some countries, driven partly by a "huge amount of misinformation" also explained the rise, WHO officials said.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, president says Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, president says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/81519011104_JokoWidodo.jpg)
Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, president says
Indonesia will gradually reopen parts of the country where COVID-19 vaccination rates are above 70%.
Mon Oct 25 2021
![New Zealand says it may not get to zero COVID-19 cases again New Zealand says it may not get to zero COVID-19 cases again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632276473_AUCKLAND.jpg)
New Zealand says it may not get to zero COVID-19 cases again
Bloomfield said the aim now was to try and get on top of the outbreak while also ramping up vaccination rates.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate as vaccine rollout fuels recovery hopes - Reuters poll Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate as vaccine rollout fuels recovery hopes - Reuters poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631007415_bajet.jpg)
Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate as vaccine rollout fuels recovery hopes - Reuters poll
Analysts said rising vaccination rates and continued strong external demand should support the economic recovery.
Tue Sep 07 2021
![Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630986535_SYDNEY.jpg)
Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip
Officials have promised residents in Sydney, more freedom once vaccinations reach 80 pct, as a lockdown now into its eleventh week.
Tue Sep 07 2021
![Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward herd immunity Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward herd immunity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630556891_COVID.jpg)
Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward "herd immunity"
Percentage of protected population takes priority but the expected impact could be threatened by immunological uncertainties.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![Ensure vaccination rates of six states reach 50 per cent before end of September - PM Ensure vaccination rates of six states reach 50 per cent before end of September - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51630236139_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
Ensure vaccination rates of six states reach 50 per cent before end of September - PM
The MOH and MOSTI have been given until the end of September to ensure that the vaccination rates of the adult population of six states reach 50 per cent.
Sun Aug 29 2021
![Delta outbreak exposes New Zealand's low vaccination rates Delta outbreak exposes New Zealand's low vaccination rates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629360196_nezealand.jpg)
Delta outbreak exposes New Zealand's low vaccination rates
Eleven new cases were reported on Thursday, taking the total to 21 in the latest outbreak that ended the country's six-month, virus-free run.
Thu Aug 19 2021
![FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of vaccination in companies FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of vaccination in companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626243189_FederationofMalays.jpg)
FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of vaccination in companies
The FMM calls on the government to open up all economic sectors immediately based on company level vaccination rates with continued strict adherence to SOPs.
Tue Aug 10 2021
![Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628134871_INDONESIA.jpg)
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads
The more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems.
Thu Aug 05 2021