![MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707723003_LogoKKM.jpg)
MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697702773_thinkcity.jpg)
Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development
This collaborative effort aims at advocating for a spatial approach to inclusive and sustainable economic growth via Malaysian cities.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710604799_TBODESAMISSILE.jpg)
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on
The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
![DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716268262_FadillahYusof.jpg)
DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the meeting aims establish agreements for further discussions to explore forms of cooperation.
Tue May 21 2024
![Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701762775_Vietnamflagbende.jpg)
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says
The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
![[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects [LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692950552_Blackboard.jpg)
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects
Immediate reforms in the education sector need to be addressed seriously or Malaysia continues to lag far behind in crucial aspects.
Mon May 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Reviving our hope in Malaysia’s talent development [COLUMNIST] Reviving our hope in Malaysia’s talent development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692348006_AIpowered.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reviving our hope in Malaysia’s talent development
Malaysia should adopt these values to cultivate a robust educational ecosystem that not only nurture cognitive aptitude but also the emotional intelligence of its children and youths.
Fri May 10 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running [COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688830455_genericmengajarc.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running
Quality teachers and quality teaching should be the cornerstone of education reform, says EMIR Research.
Tue May 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism [COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645155499_begsekolah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism
Various efforts to attract students to school, the phenomena of school dropout and learning deficits remain inadequately addressed.
Mon May 06 2024
![Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714551314_TBPASAR.jpg)
Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly
Malaysia's elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.
Sun May 05 2024
![Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714636498_FadhlinaSidekjpg.jpg)
Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said MOE is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system.
Thu May 02 2024
![Laporan Bank Dunia: Puad cabar Fadhlina bermalam di rumah panjang, rasai kesukaran belajar di pedalaman Laporan Bank Dunia: Puad cabar Fadhlina bermalam di rumah panjang, rasai kesukaran belajar di pedalaman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714541464_TBBMASHUP.jpg)
Laporan Bank Dunia: Puad cabar Fadhlina bermalam di rumah panjang, rasai kesukaran belajar di pedalaman
Puad Zakarshi mencabar Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek untuk bermalam di rumah panjang bagi merasai sendiri kepayahan pelajar untuk mendapatkan pendidikan
Wed May 01 2024
![MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform
MOE said preschool classes will be expanded to educational institutions to ensure student dropout issues can be tackled from early stage.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Amir Hamzah leads Malaysian delegation to IMF, WBG spring meetings Amir Hamzah leads Malaysian delegation to IMF, WBG spring meetings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713348111_tbAmirHamzah.jpg)
Amir Hamzah leads Malaysian delegation to IMF, WBG spring meetings
MoF said the meetings provide a platform to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues between Malaysia, WBG, IMF and other member countries.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696239829_WorldBank.jpg)
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024